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Mary Hyland

Seattle,WA

Summary

Personable and experienced Medical Assistant with 11 years of hands-on clinical and administrative expertise. Skilled in streamlining patient registration, maintaining accurate records, and supporting high-quality healthcare delivery. Also spent one year as a Patient Resource Representative, assisting patients with registration, insurance verification, and addressing a wide range of service-related requests with professionalism and empathy. Recognized for compassionate care, strong communication skills, and a consistent commitment to patient satisfaction.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Resource Representative

Valley Medical Center
01.2023 - 02.2024
  • Registered patients in person and over the phone, ensuring accurate entry of demographic and insurance information.
  • Assisted patients with questions, appointment scheduling, and accessing available services and resources.
  • Verified insurance eligibility and collected co-pays or required documentation.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Supported medical and administrative staff by managing incoming calls and routing messages.

Certified Medical Assistant

Swedish Medical Group
01.2019 - 01.2023

Certified Medical Assistant

UW Neighborhood Clinic
06.2016 - 01.2019

Certified Medical Assistant

Northwest Medical Specialties
03.2011 - 06.2016

• Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
• Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
• Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
• Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
• Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
• Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
• Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
• Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
• Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
• Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
• Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
• Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
• Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
• Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
• Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
• Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
• Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.

Education

Medical Assistant Degree - Medical Assistant

Everest College
01.2011

Skills

  • HIPAA Compliance Coding
  • ICD-10 Coding
  • Medical Terminology
  • Inventory and Supply Management
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Procedure Assistance
  • Critical Thinking
  • Clinical Applications
  • Wound Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Routine Laboratory Testing
  • Supply Management
  • Clinical and Operational Judgement
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Blood and Tissue Collection
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Check-In and Check-Out Procedures
  • Examination Preparation
  • Multi-line Telephone System Operation
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Updating Medical Records
  • Time Management
  • Clear Communication
  • Patient Relations
  • Operating EKG Equipment
  • Cleaning and Organizing
  • Decision Making
  • Coordinating Drug Refills
  • Specimens Collection and Processing
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Data Entry
  • Remote Video Conferencing
  • Flexibility and Adaptability
  • Willingness to Learn

Timeline

Patient Resource Representative

Valley Medical Center
01.2023 - 02.2024

Certified Medical Assistant

Swedish Medical Group
01.2019 - 01.2023

Certified Medical Assistant

UW Neighborhood Clinic
06.2016 - 01.2019

Certified Medical Assistant

Northwest Medical Specialties
03.2011 - 06.2016

Medical Assistant Degree - Medical Assistant

Everest College