Michelle Morin
Montrose,CO
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 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
32
32
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
CMA/RMA
Cedar Point Health
Montrose, CO
05.2021 - 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.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- 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.
- 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.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- 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.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.
- Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
CMA/RMA
Western Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Grand Junction, CO
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Assistant to Orthopedic surgeon specializing in Hip and knee repair/replacement
- Assistant to Orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot/ankle surgery
- Prepare exam rroms
- obtain vital signs and prepare note for Physician
- Application and Removal of wound dressings/casts
- Obtain blood samples for testing
- Instruct patients on protocol pre and post operative
CMA
Twin Cities Medical Clinic
3242 West Lake Street, Minnesota
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Provided direct patient care by assisting with treatments and administering medications as directed by physicians.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, filing insurance claims and handling billing inquiries.
- Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment to ensure proper functioning of the clinical environment.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose monitoring, following established protocols.
- Conducted physical assessments including measurements of height, weight, temperature and pulse rate; reported any changes in condition to supervising physician or nurse practitioner.
- Educated patients on topics related to their health care needs such as disease prevention, diet management, medication use and post-treatment instructions.
- Administered injections per physician orders while adhering to all safety guidelines.
CMA
Urgent Care For Kids
Minnetonka, MN
10.2002 - 02.2018
- Pediatric Urgent care for children 0-21
- Provided direct patient care by assisting with treatments and administering medications as directed by physicians.
- Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment to ensure proper functioning of the clinical environment.
- Conducted physical assessments including measurements of height, weight, temperature and pulse rate; reported any changes in condition to supervising physician or nurse practitioner.
- Administered injections per physician orders while adhering to all safety guidelines.
- Operated x-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.
- Contacted medical facilities to schedule patients for admission.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - RMA
IntelliTec College - Grand Junction
Grand Junction, CO07-2019
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Lakeland Medical/Dental Academy
Minneapolis, MN09-1992
Skills
- Procedure Assistance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Terminology
- Patient-focused care
- Inventory Management
- Patient Flow Management
- Data Entry
- Phlebotomy
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Sterile technique
- Proper sterilization techniques
- Catheter change and preparation
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Customer Service
- Preparing specimens and samples
- Immunization Administration
- Clinical Documentation
- First Aid
- Restocking lab supplies
- Conflict resolution abilities
- Medical Procedures
- Lab Equipment Operation
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Patient Assessments
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Vital sign monitors
- Equipment Sterilization
- CPR
Certification
- CMA certificate received September 1992
- BLS received Septemeber 1992
- RMA certificate received July 2019
Timeline
CMA/RMA
Cedar Point Health
05.2021 - Current
CMA/RMA
Western Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
07.2019 - 12.2019
CMA
Twin Cities Medical Clinic
08.2016 - 06.2019
CMA
Urgent Care For Kids
10.2002 - 02.2018
Associate of Applied Science - RMA
IntelliTec College - Grand Junction
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Lakeland Medical/Dental Academy
- CMA certificate received September 1992
- BLS received Septemeber 1992
- RMA certificate received July 2019
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