Latasha Sankey
Columbus,Ohio
Summary
I've been in the medical field for 13 years it's my passion.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
American Health Network
Columbus, Ohio
08.2009 - Current
- 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.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
- Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
- Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
Education
Associates Degree - Medical Assisting
Kaplan College - Columbus
Columbus, OH07.2009
Skills
- Infection Control Procedures
- Hospital Admissions
- Updating Medical Records
- Examination Preparation
- Operating EKG Equipment
- Cleaning Products
- Operational Records Maintenance
- Prescription Review and Dosage
- Wound Care
- Patient Treatment
- Managed Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Suture Removal
- Identifying Medication Reactions
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Operational Oversight
- Certified Medical Administrative Specialist
- Multi-Line Telephone System Operation
- Patient and Family Education
- Monitoring and Modifying Medications
- Medical Records Management
- Medical Condition Coding Software
- Medication Assessments
- Healthcare Management
- Employee Training Program
- Team Meetings
- Customer Satisfaction
- Patient Training
- Data Entry Software
- Prescription Interpretation
- Advising Patents
- Daily Patient Care
- Patient Health Information Access
- Preparing Treatment Rooms
- Medical Charts and Records
- Cleaning and Sterilizing
- Office Equipment
- Patient Intakes
- Clerical Support
- Physician Communication
- Patient Care Activities
- Equipment Inventory
- Quality Patient Care
Timeline
Medical Assistant
American Health Network
08.2009 - Current
Associates Degree - Medical Assisting
Kaplan College - Columbus