Kris Silliven
Chiefland,FL
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Nature Coast Medical Group
2010.06 - Current
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Completed EKGs
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
Medical Assistant
William Mott D.O
1992.02 - 2010.05
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
Education
CNA - Nursing Assistance
College of Central Florida
Ocala, FLMedical Assisting
City College
Gainesville, FLHigh School Diploma -
Dixie County High School
Cross City, FL05.1990
Skills
- EMR Systems
- Simple Dressings
- Medical Records Management
- EKG Set Up and Monitoring
- Medical Terminology
- Chronic Disease Management
- Completing Insurance Forms
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Medical Billing and Coding
- Customer Service
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Monitoring Patient Progress
- Customer Relationship Management
- Assisting with Physical Exams
- Medical Procedures Understanding
- Patient Management
- Restocking Lab Supplies
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Electrocardiography
- Patient Assessments
- Team Management
- Communicating with Patient Families
- Phlebotomy
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Medications Familiarity
- Family Education
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Nature Coast Medical Group
2010.06 - Current
Medical Assistant
William Mott D.O
1992.02 - 2010.05
CNA - Nursing Assistance
College of Central Florida
Medical Assisting
City College
High School Diploma -
Dixie County High School
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