Medical Assistant/Medical Receptionist
EVMS Pain Management and Rehab/Internal Medicine
Norfolk, Virginia
01.2001 - 05.2020
- Assisted in patient intake and history documentation for efficient processing.
- Coordinated appointments and managed scheduling for multiple providers.
- Conducted vital sign checks and recorded patient measurements accurately.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication instructions clearly.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to streamline patient care processes.
- Maintained medical records in compliance with privacy regulations securely.
- Supported administrative tasks, including billing and insurance verification efficiently.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Supported administrative staff by processing payments.
- Greeted patients and ensured smooth check-in processes at a busy medical office.
- Maintained electronic health records with confidentiality and attention to detail.
- Collected and verified patient information for accuracy before consultations.
- Communicated effectively with diverse patient populations and addressed concerns promptly.
- Called patients to confirm scheduled appointments and obtain additional details.
- Checked patients in and out for appointments and collected co-payments.
- Verified insurance coverage for appointments and collected co-payments as required.
- Retrieved faxes and uploaded documents to patient charts to assist clinical staff.