Maria McBride
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant skilled with technical, clerical and patient support. Strong interpersonal communication with talent effectively dealing with patients and staff alike. Detailed understanding of medical sector and regulatory obligations concerning it.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Avera McKennan Hospital
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
12.2025 - Current
- Facilitated patient examinations and procedures, enhancing provider efficiency and patient care.
- Assisted physicians by taking vital signs and preparing patients for examinations, contributing to thorough and timely care.
- Collected and documented patient histories during initial visits.
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed medical records, ensuring streamlined operations and accurate information flow.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to maintain accurate patient information.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to coordinate effective patient care plans.
- Maintained organized medical records through filing, charting, and data entry.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations for safeguarding confidential patient information.
Medical Assistant
Sanford USD Medical Center
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
11.2021 - 03.2025
- Performed EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms, and other diagnostic tests to support patient diagnosis and care.
- Documented comprehensive notes during patient visits to ensure accurate medical records.
- Facilitated treatment by relaying patient messages to physicians regarding concerns, condition updates, and refill requests.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
DeVry University
Denver, COSkills
- Patient care
- Electronic health records
- Medical documentation
- Medical terminology
- Vital signs measurement
- EKG setup and monitoring
- EKG administration
- Patient scheduling
- Patient check-in
- HIPAA compliance
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Customer service
Certification
- CCMA
- CPR
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Avera McKennan Hospital
12.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
Sanford USD Medical Center
11.2021 - 03.2025
Some College (No Degree) -
DeVry University