Medical Assistant
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- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and sample analyses to monitor diseases.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
