Michelle Teichert
Missoula,MT
Summary
Proactive Medical Assistant known for critical thinking and time management. Experienced in administering injections and monitoring vital signs, with a commitment to ensuring high-quality patient care and effective communication within healthcare teams.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Providence Heart Institute- Cardiothoracic Surgery
Missoula , MT
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Changed wound dressings to prevent infection and monitor healing progress.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Relayed patient messages to physicians regarding concerns, condition updates, and refill requests to support timely treatment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care services.
- Followed up with discharged patients to confirm receipt of adequate post-operative support.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
Certified Medical Assistant
Community Physicians Group- Family Medicine & OB
Missoula, MT
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Assessed, documented, and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Conducted diagnostic tests, including EKGs and hearing screenings, to support accurate patient assessments.
- Interviewed patients to verify information and record medical history, enhancing accuracy of visit purpose.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Performed routine laboratory tests and prepared specimens for analysis.
- Obtained urine samples from patients for drug screen and pregnancy testing.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Charter College
Missoula, MT09-2021
Skills
- vital sign monitoring
- injection administration
- patient education
- Electronic health records
- critical thinking
- problem solving
- attention to detail
- time management
Certification
- BLS certified
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Providence Heart Institute- Cardiothoracic Surgery
01.2023 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Community Physicians Group- Family Medicine & OB
01.2022 - 01.2023
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Charter College