Lee Anne Edwards
HOLLY SPRINGS,MS
Summary
Detail-oriented Medical Assistant with expertise in patient scheduling, vital sign measurement, and HIPAA compliance. Proven track record in enhancing patient education and streamlining healthcare operations. Strong focus on delivering high-quality patient care and maintaining operational efficiency.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Oxford Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates
Oxford, MS
01.2015 - Current
- Assisted providers during patient examinations and procedures, ensuring efficient workflow.
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed office calendar to optimize operations.
- Collected and documented accurate patient medical histories for informed care.
- Prepared examination rooms with necessary supplies and equipment for seamless patient visits.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and pre-appointment instructions to enhance understanding.
- Administered vaccines, injections, and basic laboratory tests as directed by physicians.
- Maintained patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations at all times.
- Measured vital signs and relayed patient messages to physicians for effective communication.
Teacher's Assistant / School Nurse's Assistant
Marshall County School District
Byhalia, Mississippi
08.2009 - 05.2013
- Developed and implemented lesson plans aligned with state standards and curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student progress, delivering timely feedback to parents and guardians.
- Maintained a safe, orderly learning environment for all students.
- Managed student behavior by establishing and enforcing classroom rules and procedures.
- Monitored student conduct in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, and playgrounds.
- Provided essential health services, including first aid and medication administration.
- Changed dressings on wounds to ensure student well-being.
- Supported staff in organizing school events and extracurricular activities.
Medical Assistant
Memphis Obstetrics & Gynecological Association
Southaven, Mississippi
08.2004 - 06.2008
- Assisted providers during patient examinations and procedures.
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed office calendar efficiently.
- Collected and documented patient medical histories accurately.
- Prepared examination rooms with necessary supplies and equipment.
- Administered vaccines and performed basic laboratory tests as required.
- Maintained patient confidentiality in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, and managed patient flow.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant - Health Care
Concorde Career College
Memphis, TN06-1997
Skills
- Patient scheduling and check-in coordination
- Vital sign measurement and monitoring
- Medical documentation and records confidentiality
- HIPAA compliance and patient privacy
- Vaccine administration and patient education
- Electronic health records management
- Laboratory specimen handling and preparation
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Effective communication with patients and families
- Time management in clinical settings
- Direct patient care and assessments
- Diagnostic procedures assistance
- Clinical operations oversight
- Lab equipment operation and sterilization techniques
- Phlebotomy skills and techniques
- Medical billing and coding expertise
- Insurance authorizations processing
- STD counseling and education
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Oxford Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates
01.2015 - Current
Teacher's Assistant / School Nurse's Assistant
Marshall County School District
08.2009 - 05.2013
Medical Assistant
Memphis Obstetrics & Gynecological Association
08.2004 - 06.2008
Certified Medical Assistant - Health Care
Concorde Career College
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