Keshia Eccles
Dorchester,MA
Summary
Dynamic Lead Medical Assistant with extensive experience at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, excelling in clinical leadership and patient coordination. Proficient in phlebotomy and electronic medical records, I have successfully trained new staff while enhancing patient care efficiency, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and OSHA standards.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Medical Assistant
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, MA
08.2015 - 07.2024
- Obtain vital signs including blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation, and temperature
- Assist during routine procedures including ultrasound guided injections
- Utilize the electronic medical record system (OMR) to prepare provider schedules, review and prepare patient charts, order appropriate tests, and ensure proper billing
- Facilitates and ensures the timely flow of patient influx and outflux while acting as a liaison between patients and providers.
- Train newly hired medical assistant while maintaining a conducive learning environment
Direct Care Assistant
Delta Project
Dedham, MA
04.2012 - 07.2015
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding, and elimination
- Aided residents in achieving program goals including increasing their independence
- Provided holistic care by promoting physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well being
Medical Assistant
Meeks & Zilberfarb Orthopedic
Brookline, MA
03.2008 - 03.2009
- Triaged, casted, and obtained vital signs upon patient arrival
- Audited exam rooms and was responsible for the organization of specimens sent for laboratory testing
- Verified patients' insurance and handled patient billing
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative care of patients
Patient Coordinator
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
08.2009 - 02.2007
- Managed outpatient clinical sessions and maintained patient records and files
- Coordinated and organized the scheduling of MRIs and x-rays
Medical Assistant
Orthopedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, PC
Randolph, MA
07.2003 - 05.2004
- Administered medical monitoring procedures such as bandaging as well as called in RX refills
- Prepared invoices and monthly accounts payable procedures
- Ensured accurate updates of patient records and secure transfer of medical records
Education
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Bryman Institute
Brighton, MA05.2002
High School Diploma -
Bedford High School
Bedford, MA06.2000
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Clinical leadership
- Phlebotomy
- Venipuncture
- Medication Administration
- Team leadership
- Employee training
- Suture Removal
- Wound Dressing
- Specimen Preparation
- Ancillary Testing
- IDC-9 Coding
- CPT-4 Coding
- HIPAA Policies
- OSHA Policies
- Chart Preparation
- Patient Scheduling
- Patient Education
- Tray Set-Up
- Sterile Procedures
- Autoclaving
- Wound care
Timeline
Lead Medical Assistant
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
08.2015 - 07.2024
Direct Care Assistant
Delta Project
04.2012 - 07.2015
Patient Coordinator
Massachusetts General Hospital
08.2009 - 02.2007
Medical Assistant
Meeks & Zilberfarb Orthopedic
03.2008 - 03.2009
Medical Assistant
Orthopedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, PC
07.2003 - 05.2004
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Bryman Institute
High School Diploma -
Bedford High School
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