Medical Assistant
Memorial Occupational Medicine
Bakersfield, CA
02.2023 - Current
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.