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Karen R. Miller

medical assistant
Springfield,TN

Summary

Conscientious highly motivated and committed Healthcare professional offering over 20+ years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

AFFILIATED NEUROLOGISTS
07.2021 - Current
  • Directed over 40+ patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
  • Completed EEGs and other tests in office.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Measured patient pulse oximetry.
  • Self motivated and highly dependable.

Medical Assistant

LOVEN DERMATOLOGY
02.2015 - 06.2021
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Administered injections and prepared patients for minor procedures.
  • Assisted physicians with treating patients, performing such tasks as giving injections, removing sutures and wound care
  • Fast paced clinic seeing over 75-100 patients daily

Medical Assistant

DAVIS FOOT AND ANKLE CENTERS
05.2013 - 11.2015
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Experienced and certified in obtaining X-rays, providing nail care, applying cast/una boots as directed by physician.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.

Medical Assistant

MID SOUTH RETINA
08.2012 - 04.2013
  • Prepped patients for procedures
  • Assisted Dr in surgeries and procedures
  • Scheduled appointments
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Fast paced clinic.

Was only at this position for short time due to family matters

Medical Assistant

PROVIDENCE MEDICAL CLINIC
02.2009 - 08.2012
  • Directed 25 patients daily to exam rooms, fielded questions, documented patients medical history, height and weight, vital signs and prepared for physician examinations.

  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
  • Collected lab specimens including bloodwork
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information and answer questions.

Education

No Degree - Nursing

Union University
Jackson, TN

High School Diploma -

Humboldt Junior/Senior High School
Humboldt, TN
05.1985

Skills

  • Patient Flow Management
  • Data Entry
  • Phlebotomy
  • Patient Scheduling
  • OB/GYN Procedures
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Medical Terminology
  • Procedure Assistance
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
  • CPR

Timeline

Medical Assistant

AFFILIATED NEUROLOGISTS
07.2021 - Current

Medical Assistant

LOVEN DERMATOLOGY
02.2015 - 06.2021

Medical Assistant

DAVIS FOOT AND ANKLE CENTERS
05.2013 - 11.2015

Medical Assistant

MID SOUTH RETINA
08.2012 - 04.2013

Medical Assistant

PROVIDENCE MEDICAL CLINIC
02.2009 - 08.2012

No Degree - Nursing

Union University

High School Diploma -

Humboldt Junior/Senior High School
Karen R. Millermedical assistant