Latita Stanford
Summary
Experienced Medical Assistant with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Integrated Medical and Wellness
12.2022 - Current
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Work 40 hours a week Monday - Friday
Medical Assistant
GI Associates & Endoscopy Center
02.2017 - 11.2022
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Work 40 hours a week Monday- Friday
Medical Assistant
The Woman's Clinic
03.2001 - 01.2017
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
- Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
- Work 40 hours a week Monday- Friday
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS05.1995
Skills
- Advanced Anatomy Knowledge
- Able to Lift 50 Pounds
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Charting Expertise
- Documentation Procedures Expert
- HIPAA Compliance
- Venipuncture and Phlebotomy
- Wound Care and Irrigation
- Understands Medical Procedures
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Operating EKG Equipment
- X-Ray Processing
- Medication Administration
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Multi-line Telephone System Operation
- Procedure Assistance
- Routine Laboratory Testing
Certification
- CPR and BLS, Bone Density Testing, GI Associates 2017, The Woman's Clinic - 2002
- Certification DiaMetrix Diabetes Infusion
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Integrated Medical and Wellness
12.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
GI Associates & Endoscopy Center
02.2017 - 11.2022
Medical Assistant
The Woman's Clinic
03.2001 - 01.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hinds Community College
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