Medical Assistant
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Vaccines
- Pediatrics such as vital signs, documenting, vaccines
- Ordering lab work orders for providers
- Verifying patients name, D.O.B, address, phone number
- Verifying insurance/medical/medicare
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.