Sarah Sheppard

Medical Assistant

Mobile Infirmary Medical Center

02.2012 - 01.2017

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.
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
Measured patient pulse oximetry.
Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
Delivered emotional support to patients and families.
Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
Assessed nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
Dispensed medications and monitored patient reactions.
Provided patient families with post-medical care instructions.
Collaborated with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals.
Coordinated with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history.
Performed medical tests and collected samples for laboratory analysis.
Conducted patient intake and triage procedures.
Provided education to familiarize patients with medical treatments and self-care.
Administered treatments in Type situations with accuracy, safety and speed.
Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.