Rebecca Herke
Plymouth,MN
Summary
Dynamic Medical Assistant with extensive experience at Allina Health, adept in electronic health records management and patient communication. Proven track record in enhancing patient care through effective prescription oversight and vital signs assessment. Committed to HIPAA compliance, ensuring confidentiality while improving workflow and patient outcomes.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Allina HeLTH
MINNEAPOLOS, MN
06.1994 - Current
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Operated electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting
Minnesota Institute For Medical And Dental Assista
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Electronic health records management
- Patient communication skills
- Prescription oversight
- Vital signs assessment
- Diagnostic testing procedures
- HIPAA compliance
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Allina HeLTH
06.1994 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting
Minnesota Institute For Medical And Dental Assista