Misty York
Clarksville,TN
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.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Premier Medical Group
Clarksville, TN
10.2016 - Current
- Greeted and assessed patients' needs, complaints, and symptoms to provide appropriate care.
- Assisted with minor medical procedures such as suturing lacerations, splinting of fractures, administering injections, and performing EKGs.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse rate, respirations, blood pressure, height and weight and pain level.
- Performed laboratory tests such as rapid strep throat test or urinalysis.
- Provided emotional support to patients in need of counseling or comfort.
- Recorded patient history accurately in electronic medical records system.
- Administered medications according to provider orders and documented administration properly in EMR system.
- Reviewed results from diagnostic tests and communicated findings to the physician staff members for further evaluation.
- Managed cases involving acute illnesses such as colds, flu, infections and injuries requiring urgent attention.
Medical Assistant
Aquino Pediatrics
Clarksville, TN
09.2013 - 10.2016
- Assisted pediatricians with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Provided patient education materials on health topics to parents.
- Performed data entry of medical records into Electronic Health Record system.
- Recorded vital signs such as height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
- Administered vaccines and immunizations according to protocols.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing.
- Documented patient information in medical charts accurately and timely.
- Provided emotional support to children during exams or treatments.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
Medical Assistant
Gloria Staples, MD
Hopkinsville, KY
09.2008 - 08.2013
- All duties performed with previous employer with an addition of transcribing results and instructions for the patient or caregiver.
Medical Assistant
Vinna Humphries, MD
Hopkinsville, KY
12.2006 - 09.2008
- 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.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- 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.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assiting
Brown Mackie College
Hopkinsville, KY11-2006
Skills
- Patients' Vital Signs
- Emotional Support
- Managing Patient Records
- Medical Records Updating
- Electronic Health Records
- Patient History Documentation
- Medication Administration
- Organizing Physician Orders
- Patient Interviews
- Medical Referrals
- Trained In Emergency Response
- Emr Systems
- Patient Scheduling
- Injection Administration
- Respiratory Equipment Training
- Exam Room Preparation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Premier Medical Group
10.2016 - Current
Medical Assistant
Aquino Pediatrics
09.2013 - 10.2016
Medical Assistant
Gloria Staples, MD
09.2008 - 08.2013
Medical Assistant
Vinna Humphries, MD
12.2006 - 09.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assiting
Brown Mackie College