Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Melanie Smith

Oakley,MI

Summary

Reliable Medical Assistant with great attadance and on time for scheduled work hours. self motivatedat. Thrives in team-oriented or self-motivated environments. Offers articulate communication skills, both verbal and written.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Owosso medical group
Owosso, MI
01.2023 - Current
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
  • Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
  • Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
  • Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
  • Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
  • Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
  • Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
  • Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
  • Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
  • Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
  • Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
  • Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
  • Documented notes during patient visits.
  • Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
  • Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
  • Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
  • Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
  • Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
  • Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.

Medical Assistant

Sparrow Health System
Lansing, MI
05.2012 - Current

Process Specialist

Lear Corporation
Elsie, MI
05.1998 - 01.2011

Built seat tracks for Ford, chrysler and General Motors on line assembly. Line leader, set up line to run smoothing, stocking material, making sure personal were in proper work stations. Material handler, stocking, sorting and ordering of parts to build seat tracks. Final line inspection, an travel repair team

Wire Harness Assembler

Electro-wire Products
Owosso, MI
06.1996 - 08.1998

Worked on moving assembly line , assembling wires for automobiles and semi trucks. Taping together and assembly into stock , and transporting into semi. LIne leader and Material handler, stocking of materials and filling in on moving assembly line for personell

Flight Operations Specialist

United States Air Force
Phoenix, AZ
06.1981 - 04.1984

Worked radio communications with fighter pilots while in they were in air. Cordination of air space with central command post, filed flight plans, scheduled maintence with Maintence squadrons for jets needing service upon landing. Side by side communications with pilot, for directional communication and training . Building of flight schedules, manuals and cordination of training. Going to school for furthering of education and promotion of rank in my profession.

  • Reported maintenance and repair needs for transportation vehicles and equipment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Owosso High School
Owosso, MI
01.1981

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant

Ross Medical School
Flint, Mi

Skills

Answering multi- phone system

Working with multiple patients

  • Prior authorization of medication
  • Patient testing
  • Referrals
  • Direct patient care
  • Taking patient vitals
  • Working in EMR system

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Owosso medical group
01.2023 - Current

Medical Assistant

Sparrow Health System
05.2012 - Current

Process Specialist

Lear Corporation
05.1998 - 01.2011

Wire Harness Assembler

Electro-wire Products
06.1996 - 08.1998

Flight Operations Specialist

United States Air Force
06.1981 - 04.1984

High School Diploma -

Owosso High School

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant

Ross Medical School
Melanie Smith