Melinda DeLoach
250 Mt Carmel Rd,SC
Summary
At Beautfort Memorial Hospital, I leveraged my expertise in Electronic Health Records and compassionate patient care to enhance clinic efficiency and patient satisfaction. Demonstrating a commitment to professional development, I maintained up-to-date certifications and played a pivotal role in reducing patient wait times, ensuring high-quality, patient-focused healthcare.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Beautfort Memorial Hospital
10.2015 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by thoroughly documenting patient information and updating electronic health records.
- Contributed to a welcoming atmosphere at the practice by greeting patients warmly upon arrival, checking them in efficiently, and answering any questions they had about their visit or overall healthcare needs.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals for patient referrals, ensuring a seamless transition and continuation of care.
- Increased patient safety by meticulously following infection control protocols and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Consistently maintained up-to-date certifications, demonstrating dedication to professional development and quality patient care.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
Education
Phlebotomist -
Sampson Community College
Clinton, NC03.1997
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Sampson Community College
Clinton, NC06.1995
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Terminology
- Specimens collection and processing
- Patient Scheduling
- Electronic Health Records
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Patient documentation
- Patient Assessments
- Inventory and supply management
- Needs assessments
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Clinical Documentation
- EMR / EHR
- Immunization Administration
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Reliable team player
- Phlebotomy
- Sterilization techniques
- Electronic Medical Records
- Data Entry
- Patient Flow Management
- Compassionate
- Patient-focused care
- CPR
- Appointment Setting
- Monitoring patient progress
- Medical Procedures
- Trustworthy companion
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Sterile technique
- Valid State driver's license
- Compassionate caregiver
- Prioritizing stat orders
- Lab equipment calibration
- Patient Management
- Reliable transportation
- Knowledge of EKG rhythm interpretation
- Companionship and emotional support
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Electrocardiographic rhythm recognition
- Emergency procedures understanding
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Specimen Collection
- Appointment Scheduling
- Electronic Charting
- Operating EKG Equipment
- Patient Care
Certification
Certified medical assistant
Certified Medical Assistant completed October 2017
Completed test in Beaufort, SC
Completes continuing education courses every 2 years
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Beautfort Memorial Hospital
10.2015 - Current
Phlebotomist -
Sampson Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Sampson Community College
Certified medical assistant
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