Leslee Bowers
Grain Valley,MO
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Prime Health Care
Kansas City, MO
12.2008 - 07.2024
- Managed inventory of medical supplies ensuring adequate stock levels were maintained at all times.
- Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
- Educated patients on preventive care topics such as diet and exercise habits or medication compliance.
- Obtained insurance authorizations for prescribed medications or treatments for patients in need of financial assistance programs.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning correctly prior to use during patient examinations or treatments.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork.
- Administered injections under the direction of a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Answered patient calls promptly and directed inquiries to the appropriate department when needed.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Assisted with scheduling patient appointments and follow-up visits.
- Monitored lab results for accuracy and alerted physicians immediately if any abnormalities were detected.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits including diagnosis information, treatment notes, prescriptions.
- Provided support to patients by helping them fill out forms and answering their questions about health care services.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Provided support to physicians during consultations by recording patient histories accurately and documenting treatment plans accordingly.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Contributed to office operations by triaging patients by severity of medical complaint.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Operated x-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and sample analyses to monitor diseases.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
Certified Medical Assistant
Carondelet Medical Group
Blue Springs, MO
05.2000 - 11.2008
Education
High School Diploma -
Raytown High School
Raytown, MO05-1973
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Inventory and supply management
- Clinical applications
- Medical Terminology
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Patient documentation
- Specimens collection and processing
- Medical Records Management
- Patient Scheduling
- Patient Flow Management
- Patient-focused care
- Indirect Patient Care
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Procedure Assistance
- Able to lift [Number] pounds
- Patient Management
- Understands medical procedures
- Proper sterilization techniques
- OB/GYN procedures
- Direct Patient Care
- Stocking supplies
- Sterile technique
- Analytical decision-making skills
- Therapeutic procedures
- Patient Relations
- Vital sign monitors
- EKG set up and monitoring
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Immunization Administration
- Equipment Sterilization
- Medical Procedures
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Prime Health Care
12.2008 - 07.2024
Certified Medical Assistant
Carondelet Medical Group
05.2000 - 11.2008
High School Diploma -
Raytown High School