Kimberly Bobo
Wichita Falls,TX
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant skilled with technical, clerical and patient support. Strong interpersonal communication with talent effectively dealing with patients and staff alike. Detailed understanding of medical sector and regulatory obligations concerning it.
Compassionate Medical Assistant with background in providing support to physicians, handling patient care tasks, and managing administrative duties. Skilled in recording vital signs, preparing patients for examination, and maintaining medical records with confidentiality and accuracy. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathy. Contributed to streamlining clinical processes resulting in more efficient patient flow and enhanced care delivery.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Dermatology of North Texas
Wichita Falls, TX
11.2015 - 08.2024
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Ordered medical supplies from approved vendors based on predetermined budget parameters.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Administered injections under the direction of a physician or nurse practitioner.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistance
American Commercial College
Wichita Falls, TXSkills
- Inventory and supply management
- Medical records oversight
- [Type] coding
- Insurance confirmation
- Treatment setup
- Sample collection procedures
- Multitasking and organization
- Patient scheduling
- Inventory management
- Wound care
- Verbal and written communication
- Specimens collection and processing
- Clinical documentation
- Medical terminology
- Team collaboration
- Blood pressure measurement
- Patient care
- Problem-solving
- Medication administration
- Healthcare procedures
- Patient education
- Attention to detail
- Electronic health records
- Injection administration
- Telephone etiquette
- Vital sign monitoring
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Dermatology of North Texas
11.2015 - 08.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistance
American Commercial College