Lashonda Collins
Camden,New Jersey
Summary
Experienced Medical Assistant with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Virtua OB-GYN
11.2021 - Current
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Medical Assistant
Cooper Rehabilitation
02.2018 - 01.2021
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Medical Office Assistant
Elmwood Family Physicians
08.2016 - 02.2018
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Restocked each medical room with adequate supply of medications and supplies in preparation for patients.
- Prepared and processed patient referrals and transfer requests.
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
- Assisted with medical coding and billing tasks.
- Prepared patient charts by gathering and organizing medical records ahead of appointments.
- Updated patient information and insurance details for accurate electronic medical records.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
Education
GED -
Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ06.2024
Medical Assistant
Lincoln Technical Institute
Moorestown NJ08.2017
Skills
- Clinical
- EMR Systems
- Specimen Collection
- Direct Patient Care
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Customer Service
- OB/GYN Procedures
- Team Management
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Virtua OB-GYN
11.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant
Cooper Rehabilitation
02.2018 - 01.2021
Medical Office Assistant
Elmwood Family Physicians
08.2016 - 02.2018
GED -
Camden County College
Medical Assistant
Lincoln Technical Institute
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