Rebecca Medeiros
Berkley,MA
Summary
Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 18 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Southcoast Womans Care
Fall River, MA
02.2006 - Current
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
- Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
Education
Certification - Medical Assisting
Fisher College
Boston, MA02.2002
Skills
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Critical Thinking
- Wound Care
- Social Perceptiveness
- Clear Communication
- Patient Relations
- Clinical and Operational Judgement
- Examination Preparation
- Procedure Assistance
- Coordinating Drug Refills
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Supply Management
- Standards Compliance
- Electronic Charting
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Southcoast Womans Care
02.2006 - Current
Certification - Medical Assisting
Fisher College
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