Pelita Yamada
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Castle Adventist Health- Dr. Anthony Magliulo
04.2010 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
Medical Assistant
Straub Clinic & Hospital
01.2008 - 04.2010
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Contributed to positive health outcomes by educating patients on preventative measures, treatment plans, and follow-up care instructions.
- Empowered patients through education on self-management techniques for chronic conditions such as diabetes or hypertension.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH10.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Clinical Medical Assisting
Education America
Honolulu, HI12.2000
High School Diploma -
Kailua High School
Kailua, HI06.1992
Skills
- Patient Scheduling
- Customer Service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- EMR / EHR
- Direct Patient Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Data Entry
- Reliable team player
- Compassionate
- CPR
- Immunization Administration
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Castle Adventist Health- Dr. Anthony Magliulo
04.2010 - Current
Medical Assistant
Straub Clinic & Hospital
01.2008 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Applied Science - Clinical Medical Assisting
Education America
High School Diploma -
Kailua High School
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