Kasey Barr
Certified Medical Assistant
Springfield,KY
Summary
Conscientious 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. Working closely with patients to understanding health conditions, education patients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
CCMA
CHI St Joseph Primary Care
Bardstown, KY
01.2017 - Current
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Worked remote during covid, called patients with results, called in their medications. Helped the patients perform virtual doctor visits etc.
CMA
Fresenius Kabi
Bardstown, KY
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Reported changes in patient status regarding drug therapy.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
Manager
Nephrology Associates Kentucky
Elizabethtown, KY
11.2011 - 01.2017
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs.
- Recruited and hired top performers to add talent and value to department.
- Maintained professional, organized and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Kentucky College of Business And Technology
Danville Ky 08.1999 - 05.2002
High School Diploma -
Washington County High School
Springfield, KY 08.1995 - 05.1999
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
undefinedCertification
CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
CCMA
CHI St Joseph Primary Care
01.2017 - Current
CMA
Fresenius Kabi
01.2017 - 06.2018
Manager
Nephrology Associates Kentucky
11.2011 - 01.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Kentucky College of Business And Technology
08.1999 - 05.2002
High School Diploma -
Washington County High School
08.1995 - 05.1999
CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
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