Melissa Goodstriker
Bothell,WA
Summary
Adept Medical Assistant with proven expertise in patient care and clinic efficiency, honed at The Everett Clinic. Excelled in HIPAA compliance and fostering compassionate patient relationships. Streamlined operations by enhancing interdepartmental communication, contributing to a collaborative team environment. Demonstrated commitment to professional development and patient-focused care.
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 the workforce.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Northwest Asthma & Allergy
08.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline interdepartmental communication and improve overall operations.
- Supported audit processes, ensuring compliance with all internal control requirements
- Directed junior staff members on best practices in procedures, fostering a collaborative work environment conducive to professional growth.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Medical Assistant
The Everett Clinic
02.2015 - 06.2018
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Elevated quality of care for patients by consistently attending relevant training sessions and staying up-to-date on medical knowledge, procedures, and best practices.
- Contributed to team success by cross-training in various clinical areas to provide coverage when needed.
- Improved clinic efficiency by maintaining accurate electronic health records and updating patient information.
Education
Certificate Of Medical Assistance -
Devry University
Spokane Valley, WA08.2014
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Scheduling
- Customer Service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Medical Terminology
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- EMR / EHR
- Direct Patient Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient-focused care
- Phlebotomy
- Patient Assessments
- Reliable team player
- Electronic Health Records
- Procedure Assistance
- Compassionate
- CPR
- Immunization Administration
- Specimens collection and processing
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Laboratory Specimen Collection
- Compassionate caregiver
- Sterilization techniques
- First Aid
- Medical supply inventory
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Northwest Asthma & Allergy
08.2018 - Current
Medical Assistant
The Everett Clinic
02.2015 - 06.2018
Certificate Of Medical Assistance -
Devry University
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