Medical Assistant
<span style="border-bottom: 2px dashed #cf4343; padding-bottom: 1.2px;">Intermountain</span> Healthcare
Billings, MT
02.08-02 - Current
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
