Compassionate Medical Assistant with expertise in electronic health records and patient care support. Committed to regulatory compliance and effective communication, ready to enhance patient experiences and support healthcare teams.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Medical Assistant
Mymichigan health
Alpena, MI
04.2018 - Current
Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
Recorded patient medical histories and updated electronic health records accurately.
Prepared examination rooms and ensured proper medical supplies were available.
Conducted basic laboratory tests and processed specimens for analysis to assist in accurate diagnosis.
Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
Collaborated with healthcare team to enhance patient care processes and outcomes.
Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
Administered injections, medications, and treatments as directed by physician to ensure patient safety and compliance.
Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Documented notes during patient visits.
Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Cleaned medical equipment according to established procedures and safety standards.
Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
Medical Assistant
Duke Cancer Institute
Raleigh, North Carolina
11.2014 - 03.2018
Assisted healthcare providers during patient examinations and procedures to enhance quality of care.
Recorded patient medical histories and updated electronic health records accurately.
Prepared examination rooms and ensured proper medical supplies were available.
Collaborated with healthcare team to streamline patient care processes and enhance patient outcomes.
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.
Administered injections, medications, and treatments per physician's instructions.
Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Relayed patient messages to physicians regarding concerns, condition updates, and refill requests to ensure timely treatment.
Sanitized medical equipment daily to ensure patient safety and compliance with health standards.
Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
Administered medications under physician's supervision.
Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
Medical Assistant
Cancer Centers of North Carolina
Raleigh, North Carolina
06.2008 - 11.2014
Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
Recorded patient medical histories and updated electronic health records accurately.
Prepared examination rooms and ensured proper medical supplies were available.
Educated patients on medication usage and follow-up care instructions to enhance adherence and recovery.
Collaborated with healthcare team to streamline patient care processes, improving overall patient satisfaction.
Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
Administered injections, medications, and treatments under the physician's guidance.
Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
Participated in team meetings to identify workflow improvements, contributing to enhanced patient outcomes.
Administered medications under physician's supervision.