Lakieta Leggett
Registered Medical Assistant
Collins,MS
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Reliable employee seeking Medical assisttant position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Reliable Medical Support professional with 16 years of experience in healthcare environment. Expertly assist with office operations and physician support by gathering patient information and so on. Cheerful during each patient interaction to improve satisfaction ratings and patient retention.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Medical Assistant
Family Medical Associates
Collins, United States
01.2005 - Current
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Office Assistance
Antonelli College - Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, MS12.2004
Skills
Work well with others
Administering injections and medications
Work closely with provider/assist with minor procedures/preparing patients for exams
Well versed in medical terminology
Answering telephones/ Conveying Information to patient from provider
Scheduling Appointments/referrals
Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR
Customer Service
Maintaining and Ordering Supplies and Quality control standards
Educate patients on medical conditions
Educate patients on insurance
Timeline
Registered Medical Assistant
Family Medical Associates
01.2005 - Current
Associate of Science - Medical Office Assistance
Antonelli College - Hattiesburg