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Risha Laster

Providence,RI

Summary

Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Atrius Health
01.2024 - 12.2025
  • Administered patient assessments and recorded vital signs to ensure accurate health monitoring.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling and follow-up appointments to enhance clinic efficiency.
  • Assisted in the management of electronic health records for streamlined patient information access.
  • Educated patients on treatment plans and preventive care to promote health literacy.

Medical Assistant

Brown Medicine Primary Care
11.2021 - 11.2024
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.

Medical Assistant

Asthma & Allergy Physicians Of Rhode Island
11.2019 - 12.2021
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.

Performed Allergy skin prick testing

  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.

Surgical Coordinator

University Surgical Associates
01.2015 - 08.2017
  • Expertly managed planning, scheduling and coordination of outpatient procedures.
  • Educated patients about surgeries and provided treatment plan documentation.
  • Checked patients in and out and collected payments.

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  • Contacted hospitals to confirm patients medical histories and prevent inaccurate diagnoses and treatments.
  • Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
  • Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
  • Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
  • Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information.
  • Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Lincoln Technical Institute
Lincoln, RI
06.2006

Skills

  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Medication Administration
  • Clear Communication
  • Time Management
  • Cleaning and Organizing
  • Patient Relations
  • Medical Dictation
  • Data Entry
  • Microsoft Office
  • Phlebotomy
  • EMR / EHR
  • Simple Dressings
  • Lab Equipment Calibration
  • Knowledge of EKG Rhythm Interpretation
  • OB/GYN Procedures
  • Medical Terminology Knowledge

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Atrius Health
01.2024 - 12.2025

Medical Assistant

Brown Medicine Primary Care
11.2021 - 11.2024

Medical Assistant

Asthma & Allergy Physicians Of Rhode Island
11.2019 - 12.2021

Surgical Coordinator

University Surgical Associates
01.2015 - 08.2017

Medical Assistant Certification

Lincoln Technical Institute