Melissa Coover
Stuart,Iowa
Summary
Knowledgeable Medical Assistant with exceptional background over 26+ years handling intensive clinical environments. Quality-driven and safety-oriented with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. Experienced in collaborating across disciplines to support patient needs and enhance care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant/Clinic Team Leader
Steinmann Family Health Clinic
West Des Moines, Iowa
06.2021 - Current
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- 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.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Proficient in Blood draws.
- Train new staff members
Medical Assistant/ Procedure Assistant
Central States Pain Clinic
West Des Moines, IA
08.2019 - 05.2021
- 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.
- Medication count/ Lab testing
Medical Assistant
Stuart Medical Clinic
Stuart , Iowa
02.2012 - 07.2019
- 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.
- 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.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Preform X-Rays/ Develop and prepare
- Blood draws
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Southwestern Community College
Creston, IASkills
- Procedure Assistance
- Patient Flow Management
- Medical Terminology
- Patient-focused care
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound care and irrigation
- Immunization Administration
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Assessments
- Communicating with patient families
- Compassionate
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Documentation expert
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Understands medical procedures
- Medical terminology knowledge
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Assistant/Clinic Team Leader
Steinmann Family Health Clinic
06.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant/ Procedure Assistant
Central States Pain Clinic
08.2019 - 05.2021
Medical Assistant
Stuart Medical Clinic
02.2012 - 07.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Southwestern Community College