May Rose Pangayan

Medical Assistant III

Kalihi Palama Health Center

Honolulu, HI

06.2013 - Current

Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
Processed orders for medical supplies and lab equipment.
Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
Documented notes during patient visits.
Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.