General Surgery Certified Medical Assistant
WVU Medicine – Berkeley Medical Center/UHP, Dorothy McCormack Center
11.2019 - 04.2023
- Gathered equipment for and assisted providers with suture/staple removal and JP drain removal along with other in office procedures
- Basic wound cleaning and dressing changes
- Triaged and recorded patient vitals with bilingual translation when needed
- Lead patient education in preparation pre operatively and post operatively
- Independently cleaned and prepared exam rooms for patient arrival
- Triaged clinical calls, medication refills, medications prior authorizations
- Sterilizing equipment with autoclave
- Posting surgeries cases in Epic for all surgeons in office
- Put in outpatient testing orders (labs, CT scan, ultrasounds, etc.) for the providers
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions and post surgery care.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.