Medical Assistant
Meridian Health Services
2024.08 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- 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.
- Conducted patient follow-up calls to monitor treatment progress and answer any questions.
- Contributed to clean and safe clinic environment by adhering to sanitation protocols.
- Facilitated positive patient experience, greeting patients warmly and providing clear directions within clinic.