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Kellie Foley

Chehalis,WA
Kellie Foley

Summary

I am a goal minded individual with 13 years experience developing rapport among providers and patients in the medical assisting field. Working in the float pool, family practice, and internal medicine have given me the ability to work with any provider under any circumstance and still be a team member who is able to support physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals. My strong passion for helping others while working with patients and providers have given me an in-depth knowledge in the medical assisting field and practical hands-on experience that makes me an asset to any medical facility.

Overview

13
years of professional experience

Work History

Washington Park Direct Care
Centralia, WA

Medical Assistant
07.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
  • Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
  • Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
  • Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
  • Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
  • Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
  • Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.
  • Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
  • Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.

Arbor Health Morton clinic
Morton, WA

Medical Assistant
06.2020 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
  • Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
  • Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
  • Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
  • Efficiently performed insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
  • Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
  • Contributed to office operations by triaging patients by severity of medical complaint.
  • Performed, validated and reported laboratory tests for prognosis, diagnosis, treatment and research.

Providence Internal Medicine
Centralia, WA

Medical Assistant
01.2015 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • I was responsible for scrubbing patient charts, prepping rooms for procedures, obtaining vital signs, chart patient information in EPIC, immunizations, and ordering imaging and other tests the provider ordered
  • Additionally, I would room patients, schedule appointments, work on referrals, stock and clean rooms, daily QC's, answered phones, EKG's, POC testing, and assisted with mediation refills and prior authorizations for imaging and medications
  • I also worked in geriatrics for the last 3 years and worked with dementia and Alzheimer patients
  • As a team player, I would also train MA students and step up and help another MA or provider as needed.

Providence Chehalis Family Medicine
Chehalis, WA

Medical Assistant
12.2012 - 01.2015

Job overview

  • In this position, I performed wound care, phlebotomy, medication refills, immunizations, IUD insertions, pap/pelvic exams, scrubbed patients charts, assisted providers with all procedures and biopsies and minor surgical procedures
  • I also ordered all clinic supplies and vaccines, trained new employees, and students during their internships, roomed patients, cleaned and stocked exam rooms, obtained vital signs, scheduled patients for appointments, imaging and specialized tests, and obtained prior authorizations for medications, and imaging
  • Additionally, I answered phones and expedited calls to the appropriate person or department, worked on referrals, performed daily QC's, EKG's, POC tests
  • I also have EPIC (EMR) training and trained in Lean production and incorporated this into the clinic for a more efficient facility
  • Finally, I am always prepared to help out as needed for any MA or provider in the clinic.

Education

Everest College
Tacoma, WA

Certification from Medical Assisting
09.2012

University Overview

GPA: 3.75, Honor Student, Student

Skills

  • Understands medical procedures
  • Venipuncture and phlebotomy
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Wound care and irrigation
  • Inventory and supply management
  • Specimens collection and processing
  • EKG set up and monitoring
  • Sterile technique
  • Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Team management and supervision
  • Quick problem solver
  • Suture removal
  • Preparing specimens and samples
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Patient scheduling
  • Reliable team player

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Washington Park Direct Care
07.2022 - Current

Medical Assistant

Arbor Health Morton clinic
06.2020 - 06.2022

Medical Assistant

Providence Internal Medicine
01.2015 - 01.2019

Medical Assistant

Providence Chehalis Family Medicine
12.2012 - 01.2015

Everest College

Certification from Medical Assisting
Kellie Foley
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