Medical Assistant
Physicians Medical Urgent Care
Ripon, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
- Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Performed clerical duties
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels/hemoglobin.
- Electrocardiograms
- Suture removal and dressing changes.
- Wound bandaging
