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Samantha Bertrand

Kinder,LA

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 patient care driven environment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Center For Orthopedics
2022.12 - Current

Perform administrative duties such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and maintaining medical records

  • Assist physicians with patient examinations and treatments
  • Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician
  • Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
  • Perform basic laboratory tests
  • Instruct patients about medication and special diets
  • Prepare patients for x-rays, blood work, and other procedures
  • Take and record vital signs and medical histories
  • Assist with minor surgical procedures
  • Sterilize medical instruments
  • Provide patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention
  • Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight

Medical Office Manger

Center For Orthopedics
2021.07 - 2022.12

Administrative Duties (may include, but not limited to):

  • Using computer applications
  • Answering telephones
  • Welcoming patients
  • Updating and filing patient medical records
  • Filling out insurance forms
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services
  • Handling correspondence, billing, and bookkeeping
  • Taking medical histories
  • Patient DME coordinator and fitter Orthopeadics and Podiatry
  • Obtained patients’ vital signs by visual and auditory measures, triaged and assessed their medical condition and prepared them for medical treatment by physicians and nurses.
  • Created reports, presentations and other materials for executive staff.

Front Desk Receptionist

Center For Orthopedics
2020.12 - 2021.07

Welcomes patients and visitors to the medical office by greeting patients and visitors in person

  • Maintained accurate records of visitor logs for security purposes and compliance with company policies.
  • Assisted management in implementing new policies and procedures, contributing to overall operational improvements.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and professional front desk services.
  • Supported administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document preparation for more efficient office workflow.
  • Proactively addressed potential conflicts or problems in appointment scheduling, resolving issues to ensure seamless patient experiences.
  • Collaborated with other team members on specific projects aimed at improving overall office organization and workflow efficiency.
  • Served as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, ensuring clear communication of necessary information.
  • Expedited patient registration processes by gathering necessary paperwork from new arrivals promptly upon their arrival at the front desk.
  • Provided administrative support to medical staff, assisting with various clerical tasks as needed.

Patient Access Coordinator

SWLA Center For Health Services
2020.08 - 2020.12
  • Initiated improvements in workflows by regularly evaluating existing practices and suggesting changes based on best industry standards.
  • Contributed to positive work environment by providing support and assistance to colleagues during peak periods or staff shortages.
  • Collaborated with clinical teams to coordinate bed assignments for incoming patients, optimizing hospital space utilization.
  • Strengthened relationships with insurance providers, ensuring timely processing of claims and reimbursement approvals.
  • Managed high volumes of inbound calls while addressing scheduling requests, appointment confirmations, prescription refills, and general inquiries professionally.
  • Providing excellent customer service by promptly answering patient inquiries.
  • Utilized knowledge of electronic medical record systems and medical terminology to perform diverse data entry tasks.
  • Resolved patient billing issues in line with established guidelines.
  • Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments and filed medical records.

Grocery Store Manager

Market Basket
2013.11 - 2020.06
  • Spearheaded community outreach initiatives to build brand awareness, foster goodwill within the local area, and increase foot traffic in the store.
  • Managed store budget for maximum profitability, ensuring cost-effective measures in purchasing decisions and labor allocation.
  • Boosted store efficiency by streamlining inventory management processes and implementing effective stock rotation strategies.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors to secure advantageous pricing agreements and ensure timely delivery of products.
  • Optimized space utilization within store layout for improved product visibility, easier navigation, and increased sales opportunities.
  • Streamlined workflow processes across departments for seamless collaboration, improved efficiency, and better overall results.
  • Coordinated special events such as promotional sales, seasonal celebrations, and in-store demonstrations to drive foot traffic and generate additional revenue.
  • Achieved consistent sales growth with targeted marketing campaigns, in-store promotions, and seasonal merchandise displays.
  • Reduced employee turnover through focused staff development, training programs, and regular performance evaluations.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Sowela Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LA
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Kinder High School
Kinder, LA
05.2009

Skills

  • Competent medication administration
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity
  • Safe NG tube insertion and removal
  • Procedure Assistance
  • Wound care Assistant
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • High level of autonomy
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Strong clinical judgment

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Center For Orthopedics
2022.12 - Current

Medical Office Manger

Center For Orthopedics
2021.07 - 2022.12

Front Desk Receptionist

Center For Orthopedics
2020.12 - 2021.07

Patient Access Coordinator

SWLA Center For Health Services
2020.08 - 2020.12

Grocery Store Manager

Market Basket
2013.11 - 2020.06

Associate of Science - Nursing

Sowela Technical Community College

High School Diploma -

Kinder High School
Samantha Bertrand