Skilled administrative team member with in-depth understanding of medical standards, compliance requirements and operational procedures. Practiced problem-solver with friendly and caring mentality and excellent communication skills. Expertise in inventory management, customer service and inner-office operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Ohio Health
Delaware, OH
09.2023 - Current
Assisted physicians with patient examinations and procedures.
Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient flow efficiently.
Collected and processed laboratory specimens for analysis.
Educated patients on treatment plans and medication use.
Maintained cleanliness and organization in examination rooms.
Communicated effectively with healthcare team members for collaborative care.
Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
Medical Receptionist
Center Street Community Health Center
Marion, OH
04.2021 - 09.2023
Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, collected and processed patient payments and maintained patient files.
Managed office phone lines by checking voicemail, returning calls and directing messages to team members.
Called patients to confirm scheduled appointments and obtain additional details.
Delivered high-quality administrative and customer service to sustain patient and work flows.
Protected patients by observing strict HIPAA guidelines.
Schedule; reschedule patient appointments for Behavioral Health, Chiropractic and Primary Care
Enter patient’s insurance information; check patient’s insurance
Answer a multi-line phone system
Cross trained from Dental; Optometry; Behavioral Health; Medical; Chiropractic.
Managed patient check-in and check-out processes efficiently.
Medical Assistant
Child Care Conslutants
Columbus, OH
09.2018 - 12.2019
Updating; filing patient records
Coding; filling out insurance forms
Tasks such as strep tests, urinalysis, blood pressure checks, electrocardiograms, weight checks, and venipuncture
Prior Authorization
Releasing Medical Records
Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
Medical Assistant
Dr. Joseph Spare
Marion, OH
12.2017 - 09.2018
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Room patients; take and record vitals
Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
Scan patient charts
EMR (Centricity) upkeep and maintenance
Check patients in and out
Give injections
Medical Assistant Intern
Center Street Community Health Center
Marion, OH
09.2016 - 01.2017
Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Greet patient, room patient, took vitals, charted vitals
Administered flu shots; performed blood draws
Performed EKG; Throat swabs for strep tests; flu swabs
Removed sutures; assisted with pap smear; Phoned patients for lab results
Education
Medical Assistant diploma -
Daytona College Online
Ormond Beach, FL
Tri Rivers Career Center
Marion, OH
Skills
Medical Charting
Billing Support
Insurance Verification
Medical Terminology
Medical Billing
HIPAA Compliance
Records Management
Medical Records Management
Front Desk Operations
Appointment Scheduling
Workflow Optimization
Patient flow management
Customer service
EMR / EHR
Time management
Effective communication
Certification
Professional knowledge in Anatomy and Physiology
Medical Office Procedures
HIPAA Compliant
Medical Terminology
Practical and Laboratory Procedures
Clinical and Administrative Practice