Santia Bedford
Boynton Beach,FL
Summary
Personable Medical Assistant bringing several years of hands-on experience balancing problematic administrative and clinical duties to achieve patient satisfaction. Offering thorough understanding of medical registration process and procedures to streamline client processing. Compassionate and respectful collaborator recognized for delivering high-quality healthcare and excellent customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Oceanside Urology
Jupiter, FL
01.2013 - Current
- Prepared equipment for surgery and assisted surgeons during operative procedures.
- Administered medications, monitored vital signs, and provided patient education regarding postoperative care.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive plans of care for each individual patient.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing changes, administering injections, collecting specimens for laboratory tests, and performing sterile techniques.
- Performed catheterization procedures, bladder scans, and other specialized medical treatments.
- Assisted physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of urology-related conditions.
- Served as a resource person for nursing staff members seeking advice or clarification on urology-related topics.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques for managing their urological problems at home.
- Monitored the effectiveness of prescribed medication regimens, adjusting dosages as needed based on results of lab tests or symptoms reported by the patient.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Education
High School Diploma -
Survivor's Charter School
West Palm Beach, FL05-2005
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Patient Scheduling
- Payment Collection
- Procedure Assistance
- Catheter Care
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Healthcare billing
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Chart updating
- Nursing staff leadership
- Urology knowledge
- Relationship Building
- Professional Bedside Manner
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Oceanside Urology
01.2013 - Current
High School Diploma -
Survivor's Charter School
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