Kim McPherson
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
2005
2005
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Medical assistant for 20 years
Work History
Medical Assistant Intern
Long Medicare center
Ravenna, OH
12.2014 - 12.2024
Medical Assistant
Long Medicare center
Ravenna, Ohio
12.2013 - 12.2024
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient referrals effectively.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Supported administrative tasks including data entry and filing paperwork.
- Maintained a clean and organized clinical environment for safety.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication instructions clearly.
- Conducted initial patient assessments and documented vital signs accurately.
Education
Kim McPherson
Seattle, WASkills
- Electronic health records
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Vital sign measurement
Certification
I have my state nursing assistant license since 2004
Timeline
Medical Assistant Intern
Long Medicare center
12.2014 - 12.2024
Medical Assistant
Long Medicare center
12.2013 - 12.2024
Kim McPherson