Nicole Bowers

Medical Assistant

Gastronenterology Associates

Gainesville, GA

01.2010 - 09.2012

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.
Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
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.
Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
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.
Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
Administered medications under physician's supervision.
Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
Processed orders for medical supplies and lab equipment.
Operated x-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.
Contacted medical facilities to schedule patients for admission.

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Work History

Medical Assistant

Education

Associate of Science - Medical Assisting

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Medical Assistant

Associate of Science - Medical Assisting

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