Paula Skinner
Roopville,GA
Summary
Hardworking medical administrative professional offers great people skills, organized file management and deep understanding of patient protections. Enhances office operations by staying on top of patient and staff needs. Experience with electronic record keeping and insurance documentation.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Tanner Pain Management
Carrollton, GA
11.2012 - 02.2017
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Assisted physicians in patient examinations and procedures.
- Administered injections
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for healthcare team.
- Arranged patient procedures and ensured printed authorizations were readily available.
- Verified patient coverage by communicating with insurance companies, facilitating seamless patient care.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Organized charts, documents, and supplies to enhance workflow and support team efficiency.
Certified Medical Assistant
Carroll County Nephrology
Carrollton, GA
10.2010 - 11.2012
- Assisted physicians in patient examinations and procedures.
- Injections and blood drawl
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems efficiently.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient follow-ups with care teams.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and preventive care options effectively.
- Maintained sterile environments for clinical procedures and equipment use.
- Communicated with insurance companies to verify patient coverage accurately.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Education
Medical Assisting Diploma - Medical Assisting
West Georgia Technical College
Waco, GA 07.2009 - 09.2010
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Vital signs assessment
- Electronic health records
- Patient scheduling
- Prior authorization
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Tanner Pain Management
11.2012 - 02.2017
Certified Medical Assistant
Carroll County Nephrology
10.2010 - 11.2012
Medical Assisting Diploma - Medical Assisting
West Georgia Technical College
07.2009 - 09.2010