Certified Medical Assistant
Family Healthcare Associates
1300 S. Fielder Rd, Arlington, TX 76013
02.2025 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by thoroughly documenting patient information and updating electronic health records.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Increased patient safety by meticulously following infection control protocols and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Facilitated continuity of care through proper scheduling of follow-up appointments based on physician recommendations.
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Handled telephone calls to assist with office-related questions.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Administered medications as required, ensuring proper dosages and timely administration for optimal pet health.