Lydia Hodge

• Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
• Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
• Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
• Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
• Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
• Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
• Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
• Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
• Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
• Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
• Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
• Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
• Measured patient pulse oximetry.
• Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
• Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
• Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
• Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
• Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.

• Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
• Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
• Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
• Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
• Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
• Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
• Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
• Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
• Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
• Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.

Responsibilities encompassed all areas of patient within the OB/GYN clinic.

. Also rotated to the Pediatric clinic and Medical clinic.

. Worked with patients of various cultural backgrounds, ranging in age from newborns to adult.

. Duties included triage, screening patients, taking and charting vital signs, urinalysis, preparing examination rooms, assisting doctors with various procedures, removing Norplants and staples, monitoring patient’s medical condition, assisting nurse practitioner with discharge, patient teaching/counseling, and referrals for additional services.

. Completed comprehensive training and orientation through clinical rotations in all units of the 211-bed hospital

MEDICAL ASSISTANT OB/GYN CLINIC

. Responsible for assisting the physicians with obstetrics and gynecological examinations.

. Specific duties included screening patient status, patient counseling, making referrals for additional services, translating for Spanish speaking patients, and all other areas of care