Detail-oriented Medical Assistant with a strong foundation in patient care and compliance. Adept at managing medical supply inventory and enhancing patient experiences, ready to contribute to improved clinical outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Catholic Health Initatives
01.2005 - 06.2021
Assisted healthcare professionals with patient examinations and procedures to enhance workflow efficiency.
Managed patient scheduling and follow-ups to optimize appointment availability and reduce wait times.
Conducted vital sign assessments and documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
Educated patients on treatment plans, medications, and preventative care to promote health literacy.
Trained new staff members on office procedures, ensuring adherence to compliance standards and best practices.
Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
Assisted physicians with minor procedures, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Streamlined office operations by managing inventory levels, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
Maintained inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability for all procedures and treatments.
Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Performed non-stress tests on OB patients
Ordered medical supplies through designated companies & medications through our central supply
Education
Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assisting
Everest
Tacoma, WA
01-2005
Skills
HIPAA compliance
Patient scheduling
Customer service
Medical terminology knowledge
Laboratory specimen collection
Appointment setting
Medical supply inventory
Adaptable
OB/GYN procedures
Inventory management
CPR
Accomplishments
Employee of the Month - Recognized for going above and beyond & for outstanding dedication to patient care.
Lead Medical Assistant at Franciscan Medical Clinic - Federal Way.
Successfully transitioned facility to use of EMR - Epic.
Successfully transitioned our specialty clinic to new location/office by ordering all medications and medical supplies