Kari Morris
Atoka,TN
Summary
Medical Assistant and medical office experience. Experienced Medical Assistant with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NCMA (National Certified Medical Assistant)
Mays & Schnapp Neurospine and Pain
06.2020 - Current
- Obtain patient medical histories, current symptoms and current medications
- Clean treatment rooms
- Perform pill counts
- Triage patients and perform vital checks
- Document medical data in patient charts, facilitating accurate records
- Work interdependently with other professionals to provide quality health care to patients
- Assist physicians and nursing personnel with injections and other patient care procedures
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients
- Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations
- Sending referrals to outside facilities.
CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Pediatrics East
08.2016 - 05.2020
- Conducted prior authorizations
- Documented medical data in patient charts, facilitating accurate records
- Prioritized patient needs identified through phone calls or patient portal
- Scheduled appointments for patients
- Conducted phone triage using Barton Schmitt method
After School Care Provider
Tipton County SACC
11.2014 - 08.2016
- Organized and stored toys and materials to ensure order in activity areas
- Organized and participated in recreational outings, trips and games
- Read to children and taught them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts and songs
- Created developmentally appropriate lesson plans
- Observed and monitored children's play activities
CMA
Pediatrics East
01.1997 - 03.2004
- Obtained patient medical histories and current symptoms
- Delivered administrative support to physicians
- Provided patient education and after visit care instructions
- Performed routine laboratory tests and sample analyses
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations, kept rooms neat and clean
- Contacted medical facilities to schedule patients for tests or admission
- Prepared and administered medications as directed by physician including antibiotics, vaccines, etc.
Education
Medical Billing and Coding -
Ashworth College
Peachtree, GA04.2024
Medical Assistant -
Concorde Career College
Memphis, TN04.1997
Skills
- Time management
- Computer literacy (Currently using eCW (e Clinical Works), used Greenway)
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Electronic Health Records
- HIPPA Compliance
- Medical Terminology
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Patient Documentation
- Patient Scheduling
- Phlebotomy
- Procedure Assistance
- Simple Dressings
- Immunization Administration
- Clinical Documentation
Certification
- CPR Certified
- NCMA
Timeline
NCMA (National Certified Medical Assistant)
Mays & Schnapp Neurospine and Pain
06.2020 - Current
CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Pediatrics East
08.2016 - 05.2020
After School Care Provider
Tipton County SACC
11.2014 - 08.2016
CMA
Pediatrics East
01.1997 - 03.2004
Medical Billing and Coding -
Ashworth College
Medical Assistant -
Concorde Career College
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