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Michelle Thompson

Beaverton

Summary

Dedicated Medical Assistant with extensive experience at Providence Health & Services, skilled in vital sign monitoring and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and adherence to HIPAA compliance. Committed to improving patient outcomes while providing compassionate support and ensuring a safe, organized environment.

Patient-focused Medication Aide with exceptional listening and communication traits. Energetic and amicable with advanced understanding of medications, possible side effects and adverse reactions. Knowledge of applying topical, oral, nasal and sublingual medications.

Highly skilled in monitoring vital signs, both post and pre-medication administration. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Aid

BrightStar Care
Beaverton
02.2025 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
  • Monitored and recorded vital signs regularly for health assessments.
  • Communicated effectively with healthcare providers about client needs.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring compliance with schedules.
  • Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
  • Helped client with medication self-administration.
  • Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
  • Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
  • Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .

Medical Assistant

Providence Health & Services
Portland
05.2024 - Current
  • Recorded patient medical histories and vital signs accurately.
  • Administered medications and injections under physician supervision.
  • Educated patients on treatment plans and medication usage effectively.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations consistently.
  • 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.
  • Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
  • Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
  • Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.

Medical Assistant

The Vu Center
Beaverton
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Assisted medical staff with patient examinations and procedures.
  • Managed patient scheduling and appointment reminders efficiently.
  • Prepared examination rooms and ensured proper sterilization of instruments.
  • Educated patients on treatment plans and medication usage effectively.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations consistently.
  • Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
  • Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
  • Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
  • Operated x-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.

Home Health Aide

Home Care Assistance
Lake Oswego
06.2020 - 06.2023
  • Monitored client health and reported changes to nursing staff.
  • Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
  • Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
  • Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
  • Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
  • Documented client progress and care provided in daily logs.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.

Education

Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assisting

Concorde Career College
Portland, OR
03-2024

High School Diploma -

Oregon Virtual Academy
Bend, OR
06-2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Sumner Collage
Portland, OR

Skills

  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Medication administration
  • Patient education
  • Electronic health records
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient scheduling
  • Recording vital signs
  • Patient advocacy
  • EMR management
  • Insurance claim processing
  • Medical record keeping
  • Time management
  • Patient management
  • Direct patient care
  • Sterile technique
  • Sterilization techniques

Timeline

Home Health Aid

BrightStar Care
02.2025 - Current

Medical Assistant

Providence Health & Services
05.2024 - Current

Medical Assistant

The Vu Center
01.2024 - 03.2024

Home Health Aide

Home Care Assistance
06.2020 - 06.2023

Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assisting

Concorde Career College

High School Diploma -

Oregon Virtual Academy

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Sumner Collage
Michelle Thompson
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