Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
LaQuanda Turner

LaQuanda Turner

Alexandria,LA

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

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Optician

Lyndon Graves Enterprise, LLC.
04.2022 - Current
  • Conducted pretest procedures to gather data before exam and make eye appointments more efficient and productive.
  • Input patient information and exam findings into electronic medical records system to facilitate accurate record-keeping.
  • Assisted with insurance questions, eligibility and prior authorizations of medications and glasses.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, monitored patient flow throughout office and properly communicated delays.

Registered Medical Assistant

Christus Trinity Clinic
06.2018 - 09.2021
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
  • Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
  • Efficiently performed insurance verifications, pre-certifications and pre-authorization functions.

Medical Receptionist

Cenla Neurology
10.2015 - 11.2017
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
  • Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.

Medical Assistant

Cenla Cardiology
05.2010 - 10.2015
  • 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.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
  • Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.

Education

Medical Assistant Certificate -

Unitech, Alexandria, La

Skills

  • Effective Working Relationships
  • Cleaning Techniques
  • Optical Orders
  • Bridge Measurements
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Systems
  • Insurance Verification
  • Sterile Procedures and Techniques
  • Advanced Anatomy Knowledge

Timeline

Optician - Lyndon Graves Enterprise, LLC.
04.2022 - Current
Registered Medical Assistant - Christus Trinity Clinic
06.2018 - 09.2021
Medical Receptionist - Cenla Neurology
10.2015 - 11.2017
Medical Assistant - Cenla Cardiology
05.2010 - 10.2015
Unitech - Medical Assistant Certificate,
LaQuanda Turner