Samantha Wright
Hackettstown
Summary
Dynamic Medical Assistant with extensive experience at Emmaus Surgical Center, excelling in EHR management and patient education. Proven ability to enhance clinic efficiency and patient satisfaction through effective communication and meticulous record-keeping. Skilled in vital signs measurement and HIPAA compliance, ensuring high-quality patient care and safety.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Emmaus Surgical Center
Hackettstown
10.2021 - Current
- Supported patient check-in and scheduling processes for efficient clinic operations.
- Assisted medical staff with patient examinations and treatment procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured cleanliness and organization.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication instructions effectively.
- Collected patient vital signs and documented health information promptly.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies to ensure availability during appointments.
- 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.
- 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.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Advanced Women’s Health
Lake Hopatcong
03.2017 - 03.2020
- Schedule and confirm patient appointments
- Take patient’s vitals, record in chart
- Administered injections and medications under physician’s care
- Assist provider with biopsies and office procedures
- Maintain work area and exam rooms
- Coordinate medical necessity with insurance companies
- Fill out lab slips
GSA (Guest Service Associate)
European Wax Center
Ledgewood
07.2013 - 03.2017
- Answer telephones.
- Scheduling reservations for clients.
- Train new GSA employees.
- Acting manager while manager on vacation.
- Assist clients with product questions and sales.
- Assisted customers with store and product complaints.
- Performed store opening, and closing duties.
Sales Associate
California Tanning
Ledgewood
08.2012 - 07.2013
- Signing in clients.
- Scheduling new clients.
- Clean tanning beds.
- Training new employees.
- Maintaining inventory of salon supplies.
Medical Assistant
Dr. Martin Backwell
Newton
12.2010 - 09.2011
- Interview patients.
- Chart patient demographics and record vital signs.
- Examination room preparation.
- Patient appointment scheduling.
- Handled prescription refills and prescription pre-authorizations.
- Skin specimen collection.
Medical Assistant (hired after internship as Part-time Medical Assistant)
Dr. Arjun Dhirmalani
Parsippany
11.2010 - 12.2010
- Interview patients, measure vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and record information on patients' charts.
- Performed EKG’s and variety of routine blood drawing procedures to include venipuncture.
- Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.
- Handled phone calls from patients and doctors for scheduling appointments.
- Coordinate daily pharmaceutical-related matters to verify and expedite a high volume of prescription orders.
Sales Associate, Cashier
Joyce Leslie
Rockaway
11.2007 - 08.2009
- Trained five new employees
- Arranged clothing on sales floor
- Created displays of clothing
- Performed excellent customer service
Education
Medical Assistant - Medical Terminology 1 & 2, Group Dynamics, Medical Law & Ethics, Pharmacology, Electrocardiography (EKG), Medical Office Administration, Anatomy & Physiology 1 & 2, Phlebotomy, Medical Billing & Coding, Medical Emergencies, Oral Communications, Psychology
Dover Business College
Dover, NJ12.2010
Skills
- EHR management
- Vital signs measurement
- Patient education
- Medical terminology
- Lab preparation
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- HIPAA compliance
- Effective communication
- Medical records management
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Phlebotomy
- Check-in coordination
Certification
CPR & AED, 12/2025
Phone
cell, 862-432-9249
Internship
Dr. Arjun Dhirmalani, 180 hours (09/01/10 - 11/01/10)
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Emmaus Surgical Center
10.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Advanced Women’s Health
03.2017 - 03.2020
GSA (Guest Service Associate)
European Wax Center
07.2013 - 03.2017
Sales Associate
California Tanning
08.2012 - 07.2013
Medical Assistant
Dr. Martin Backwell
12.2010 - 09.2011
Medical Assistant (hired after internship as Part-time Medical Assistant)
Dr. Arjun Dhirmalani
11.2010 - 12.2010
Sales Associate, Cashier
Joyce Leslie
11.2007 - 08.2009
Medical Assistant - Medical Terminology 1 & 2, Group Dynamics, Medical Law & Ethics, Pharmacology, Electrocardiography (EKG), Medical Office Administration, Anatomy & Physiology 1 & 2, Phlebotomy, Medical Billing & Coding, Medical Emergencies, Oral Communications, Psychology
Dover Business College