Medical Office Assistant
Sievers Sports Medicine
Portales, NM
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Performed basic clerical duties such as filing documents, entering data into the computer system, photocopying forms and documents.
- Scheduled patient appointments, answered incoming calls, and assisted with inquiries.
- Managed medical records using an electronic health record system.
- Greeted patients and visitors in a professional and friendly manner.
- Followed HIPAA guidelines to ensure confidentiality of patient information.
- Registered patients and scheduled appointments.
- Maintained smooth flow of examinations to keep appointments on schedule.
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
- Checked vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam tables, trays and lamps to comply with infection control policy.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare staff members regarding patient care plans.
- Assisted physicians during examinations by providing instruments and supplies as needed.
- Adhered to HIPAA requirements to safeguard patient confidentiality.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Interviewed patients to complete case histories and intake forms.
