Karen Harris
Jackson,TN
Summary
To obtain a position with a company that will allow me to utilize my work experience. Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
West Tennessee Neuroscience/West Tennessee Healthcare
Jackson, TN
06.2008 - Current
- Assisting
- Assists in examination and treatment of patient under the direction of a physician
- Interviews patients, measure vital signs (i.e
- Blood pressure pulse rate, weight and height) and records information in patient's chart in the computer
- Assists with scheduling appointments', and precertification (test, & surgery)
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
Medical Assistant
Semmes-Murphey Clinic
Jackson, TN
03.1997 - 06.2008
- Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician
- Interviews patients measure vital signs (i.e., blood pressure, pulse rate, weight, & height) and records information to patient's chart
- Assists in scheduling appointments, filing patient's chart, medical records, & insurance billing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Leadership, Healthcare Management
Bethel University
McKenzie, TN05.2024
Medical Assisting Diploma -
West Tennessee Business College
Jackson, TN03.1997
High School Diploma -
Jackson Central-Merry
Jackson, TN06.1993
Skills
- Venipuncture and Phlebotomy
- Documentation Procedures Expert
- Wound Care and Irrigation
- Medical Billing
- Proper Sterilization Techniques
- HIPAA Compliance
- Understands Medical Procedures
- Professional Bedside Manner
- IC10 Coding
- Charting Expertise
- Check-In and Check-Out Procedures
- Completing Insurance Forms
- Medication Administration
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Appointment Scheduling
- Decision Making
- Clinical and Operational Judgement
- Critical Thinking
- Multi-line Telephone System Operation
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Time Management
- Cleaning and Organizing
- Updating Medical Records
- Communicating with patient families
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Analytical decision-making skills
- Family Education
- Patient Management
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Case Management
References
References are available on request.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
West Tennessee Neuroscience/West Tennessee Healthcare
06.2008 - Current
Medical Assistant
Semmes-Murphey Clinic
03.1997 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Leadership, Healthcare Management
Bethel University
Medical Assisting Diploma -
West Tennessee Business College
High School Diploma -
Jackson Central-Merry
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