Melissa Van Allen
Springfield,IL
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
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Springfield Clinic
Springfield, IL
02.2020 - Current
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Direct Skills Person
SPARC
Springfield, IL
08.2016 - 02.2020
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Certified Medical Assistant
SIU SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Springfield , IL
04.1999 - 05.2013
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Robert Morris University
Springfield06.1998
Skills
- Electronic Health Records
- Updating Medical Records
- Exam Room Preparation
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Medical Terminology
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Springfield Clinic
02.2020 - Current
Direct Skills Person
SPARC
08.2016 - 02.2020
Certified Medical Assistant
SIU SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
04.1999 - 05.2013
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Robert Morris University
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