Raven Jefferson
Pontiac,MI
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
1st Choice Urgent Care
Bloomfield Hills, MI
07.2024 - Current
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
- Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- 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.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- 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.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Operated x-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and sample analyses to monitor diseases.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Contacted medical facilities to schedule patients for admission.
- Processed orders for medical supplies and lab equipment.
- Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
- Supported administrative staff by processing payments.
Medical Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist
Trinity Health ER
Pontiac, MI
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Processed referrals for specialist care when requested by physicians or patients.
- Performed data entry tasks related to billing and collections procedures.
- Prepared charts for new patients, ensuring all necessary forms were completed correctly.
- Answered incoming calls, responding to inquiries from patients and other medical offices.
- Verified insurance coverage for appointments and collected co-payments as required.
- Maintained supply inventory for office area, ordering items as needed and stocking shelves.
- Ordered office supplies as needed to maintain inventory levels.
- Answered phones promptly and directed calls appropriately.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
- Greeted and checked in patients, updating patient information in computer system.
- Scheduled patient appointments, verifying accuracy of appointment times with providers.
- Assisted with filing of medical records and documents, maintaining accurate electronic files.
- Provided support to clinical staff during patient visits, including rooming patients, collecting vital signs and documenting chief complaints.
- Entered insurance, demographics and health history into patient database.
- Protected patients by observing strict HIPAA guidelines.
- Delivered high-quality administrative and customer service to sustain patient and work flows.
- Carried out daily tasks by professionally communicating with physicians, nursing staff, technicians and medical assistants.
- Straightened up waiting room to maintain neat and organized space.
- Took messages from patients and promptly relayed to appropriate staff.
- Processed patient payments and scanned identification and insurance cards.
- Retrieved faxes and uploaded documents to patient charts to assist clinical staff.
- Informed patients of financial responsibilities prior to rendering services.
- Answered multi-line phone system and directed callers to requested personnel and departments.
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, collected and processed patient payments and maintained patient files.
- Called patients to confirm scheduled appointments and obtain additional details.
- Photocopied insurance cards, documented details and verified patient coverage for upcoming procedures or appointments.
- Conducted patient intake interviews to collect medical information and insurance details.
- Scheduled appointments, optimizing patient satisfaction, provider time and treatment room utilization.
- Checked patients in and out for appointments and collected co-payments.
- Managed office phone lines by checking voicemail, returning calls and directing messages to team members.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Adhered to HIPAA requirements to safeguard patient confidentiality.
- Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate medical or adminstrative staff.
- Scheduled tests, lab work or x-rays for patients based on physician orders.
- Interviewed patients to complete case histories and intake forms.
- Performed bookkeeping duties, preparing and sending financial statements or bills.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments and consultations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rochester High
Rochester06-2022
Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Skills
- Electronic health records
- Patient scheduling
- Medical billing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Laboratory specimen collection
- Customer service
- Office administration
- Data entry
- Insurance verification
- Patient education
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem resolution
- Inventory management
- Lab equipment calibration
- Diagnostic equipment expertise
- Emergency response preparedness
- Sterilization techniques
- Chemical solution preparation
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Appointment reminders
- Vital sign monitors
- First aid
- Medical terminology
- Prescription refills
- Procedure assistance
- Preparing specimens and samples
- Patient assessments and care
- Orthopedic splints
- Medical records management
- Anatomy and physiology
- Diagnostic testing assistance
- Equipment sterilization
- Pulmonary function tests (pfts)
- Patient-focused care
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Emergency room procedures
- Certified in basic life support (BLS)
- Vital sign monitoring
- Lab equipment operation
- Telehealth coordination
- Medical procedures
- Medical supply inventory
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Appointment setting
- EKG administration
- Simple dressings
- Lab equipment setup
- Patient triage
- Specimens collection and processing
Timeline
Medical Assistant
1st Choice Urgent Care
07.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist
Trinity Health ER
05.2023 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Rochester High
Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
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