Kara Fisher-Funches
Chicago,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented Registered Medical Assistant with expertise in EHR management, patient education, and lab specimen collection. Committed to maintaining accurate patient records and enhancing patient communication for improved care delivery. Detail-oriented Medical Assistant with strong skills in EHR management, patient education, and lab specimen collection. Committed to enhancing patient care and supporting medical staff in delivering effective treatments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Medical Assistant
Cook County Hospital
Chicago, Illinois
12.2016 - Current
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured proper sterilization of instruments.
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed follow-up communications.
- Collected and processed laboratory specimens for testing and analysis.
- Educated patients on medications, treatment plans, and preventive care practices.
- Supported medical staff in administering vaccinations and other treatments as needed.
- Maintained clinical records according to HIPAA regulations.
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Assisted physicians in exams, treatments, and procedures.
- Answered incoming calls, responded to inquiries, and scheduled follow-up visits as needed.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing according to accepted standards.
- Administered injections under direct supervision of a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Performed patient assessments, including vital signs and medical history documentation.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
Education
Associate of Arts - Associate of Arts
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH05-2020
Medical Assistant Diploma - Medical Assistant
Westwood College
Calumet City, IL03-2005
Skills
- EHR management
- lab specimen collection
- patient education
- injection administration
- clinical paperwork coordination
- patient scheduling
- referral management
- Vital signs measurement
- Electronic health records management
- Phlebotomy techniques
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Medical Assistant
Cook County Hospital
12.2016 - Current
Associate of Arts - Associate of Arts
Eastern Gateway Community College
Medical Assistant Diploma - Medical Assistant
Westwood College