Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Ascension Medical Group Via Christi
Wichita, Ks.
04.2006 - 03.2024
Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Documented notes during patient visits.
Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.