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Shannon Fix

Syracuse,NY

Summary

Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting physicians in the overall care of the patients. I do this all while keeping an upbeat positive attitude with excellent communication skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Schuyler Hospital Primary Care
Montour Falls, NY
04.2015 - 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.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • 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.
  • Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
  • Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.

Lead Toddler Teacher

My Place
Montour Falls , NY
04.2014 - 04.2021
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
  • Assessed babies and toddlers against established early childhood developmental milestones, preparing regular progress reports for each child.
  • Managed food inventory for person center in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant

Elmira Business Institute
Elmira, NY
06.2014

CDA Infant And Toddler Early Childhood - Early Childhood Education

Corning Community College
Corning, NY
06.2003

Skills

  • Routine Laboratory Testing
  • Patient Relations
  • Obtaining prior authorizations for diagnostic imaging, sleep studies, procedures and filing of appeals for prior authorization denials
  • Wound Care assisting with bandaging wounds
  • Treatment Room Preparation
  • Updating Medical Records
  • ECW super user and trained in Meditech and Medent
  • Completing Insurance Forms
  • Operating EKG Equipment
  • Rapid influenza testing
  • Making referrals
  • Cleaning and Organizing
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Medical Assistance
  • Insurance Claims
  • Height and Weight Measurement
  • Medical History Collection
  • Rapid Strep Testing
  • Pulse Oximetry
  • Medical Procedures Understanding
  • Lab Specimens and Collections
  • Patient History Documentation
  • Performing EKGs
  • Hazardous Waste and Disposal
  • Taking Vital Signs
  • Performing Urinalysis
  • Rapid Covid testing

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Schuyler Hospital Primary Care
04.2015 - Current

Lead Toddler Teacher

My Place
04.2014 - 04.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant

Elmira Business Institute

CDA Infant And Toddler Early Childhood - Early Childhood Education

Corning Community College

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