Megan Waller
Auburn,AL
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Periodontal Surgical Assistant
Auburn Periodontics
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Facilitated smooth communication between the dental team by serving as a liaison between periodontist, dental hygienist, and administrative staff.
- Strengthened relationships with referring dentists by maintaining clear lines of communication regarding patient treatment progress and follow-up needs.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by adhering to HIPAA regulations in all aspects of recordkeeping, communication, and documentation processes.
- Ensured timely completion of surgeries by effectively managing appointment schedules and coordinating with front office staff.
- Improved office efficiency by maintaining proper inventory levels of surgical supplies and equipment.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing detailed explanations of periodontal procedures and addressing concerns.
- Enhanced overall office productivity by participating in continuing education courses on new technologies used in periodontal surgery procedures.
- Maintained sterilization protocols for instruments and surgical areas, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Optimized appointment duration by efficiently managing time spent on paperwork, instrument setup, and patient consultations.
- Assisted in complex surgeries, ensuring efficient and successful outcomes for patients.
- Supported successful surgical outcomes by effectively assisting the periodontist during procedures such as dental implants, tissue grafts, and extractions.
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
- Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
Esthetic Assistant
Auburn Periodontics
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Strengthened client relationships through consistent follow-up communication and efficient problem resolution.
- Educated clients on proper skincare routine maintenance and guided them in selecting appropriate home care products.
- Maintained strict sanitation protocols to ensure a clean and safe environment for both staff and clients.
- Recommended retail products for at-home use.
- Advised clients on proper home-care regimens.
- Analyzed skin condition and made appropriate product recommendations.
- Developed personalized treatment plans for clients experiencing acne or other skin issues, leading to improved complexion over time.
- Educated patients on treatment options.
Medical Assistant
Auburn Pediatric And Adult Medicine
01.2019 - 03.2023
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Aided in accurate diagnoses by performing laboratory tests and preparing specimens for analysis.
- Provided support during emergencies by administering first aid treatments under physician supervision until further assistance arrived.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Education
Nursing/Cosmetics
Southern Union State Community College
OpelikaHigh School Diploma -
Opelika High School
Opelika, AL05.2016
Skills
- Local anesthesia administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Communication
- Periodontal maintenance
- Oral hygiene education
- Sterilization techniques
- Infection control protocols
- Appointment Scheduling
- Medical History Documentation
- OSHA Regulations
- Continuing education
- Sedation monitoring
- Bone grafting assistance
- Implant placement support
- Gum grafting procedures
- Periodontal surgical expertise
- Post-operative care guidance
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient Care Standards
- High-frequency machine use
- Skincare product knowledge
- Extractions and pore cleansing
- Customized skincare plans
- Sanitization
- Microdermabrasion expertise
- Esthetics
- Skin rejuvenation
- Anti-aging treatments
- HydraFacials
- Botox
- Hair Removal
- Viora Knowledge and usage
- EMR / EHR
- Vital signs monitoring
- Phlebotomy
- Procedure Assistance
- Electronic Health Records
- Specimens collection and processing
- Medical Procedures
- Patient Assessments
- Professionalism and Ethics
- First Aid
- Anatomy and Physiology Knowledge
- Knowledge of EKG rhythm interpretation
- Medical terminology in [Languages]
- Emergency Response Preparedness
Certification
-ACLS and BLS Certification.
-Hydrafacial Certification
-Dermaplane Certification
-Viora Certification
Timeline
Periodontal Surgical Assistant
Auburn Periodontics
03.2023 - 01.2024
Esthetic Assistant
Auburn Periodontics
03.2023 - 01.2024
Medical Assistant
Auburn Pediatric And Adult Medicine
01.2019 - 03.2023
Nursing/Cosmetics
Southern Union State Community College
High School Diploma -
Opelika High School