Latchmie Deva
Hyattsville,MD
Summary
Medical professional prepared for this role, bringing valuable experience in clinical and administrative functions. Known for reliable support in patient care and effective communication with healthcare teams. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability to meet changing priorities. Proficient in patient interaction, medical record management, and office support tasks.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Dr. Vivek Vaid
3311 Toledo Terrace, Hyattsville MD 20783
09.2007 - 02.2018
- 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.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
- Optimized appointment scheduling processes to minimize conflicts and maximize physician availability for patients.
- Conducted patient follow-up calls to monitor treatment progress and answer any questions.
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
- Improved clinical workflow with introduction of electronic health records system.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests to assist in diagnosis and treatment of conditions.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, ensuring sterile environment and patient comfort.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
Education
GED -
Lurtheran High School
Berbice Guyana05-2001
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient scheduling
- Customer service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Medical terminology
- Vital sign monitoring
- Vital signs monitoring
- EMR / EHR
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Data entry
- Phlebotomy
- Reliable team player
- Procedure assistance
- Electronic health records
- CPR
- Immunization administration
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Specimens collection and processing
- Patient assessments
- Laboratory specimen collection
- Professionalism and ethics
- Insurance verification
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Appointment setting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Medical records management
- Sterilization techniques
- Medical supply inventory
- Equipment sterilization
- Sterile technique
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Dr. Vivek Vaid
09.2007 - 02.2018
GED -
Lurtheran High School