Sharon Vassar
Elwood,IN
Summary
Dynamic Medical Assistant with extensive experience at Community Physicians Network, excelling in patient education and HIPAA compliance. Proven ability to facilitate operational improvements and adapt to feedback, while effectively communicating with patients. Skilled in administering vaccinations and conducting vital assessments, ensuring optimal patient care and satisfaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Community Physicians Network
Indianapolis, Indiana
08.2021 - Current
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions
- Administer Vaccinations
- Train patients on medication administration
- Set up for joint injections for physician and assist when needed
- Obtain prior authorizations for medications and procedures when needed.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Answer patient phone calls and mychart messages
- Relay lab and imaging results to patient
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
Medical Assistant
Lincoln Tree Medical
Manchster, TN
01.2010 - 06.2021
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and urine drug screens.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
Education
National Certified Medical Assistant
MedVance Institute
Cookeville, TNSkills
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient communication
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Facilitating change with operations and systems regarding Prolia
- Preceptor for incoming MAs
- Professionalism- Receiving feedback from supervisor/manager and adapting to recommendations
- Operational Improvement Huddle Facilitator
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Community Physicians Network
08.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant
Lincoln Tree Medical
01.2010 - 06.2021
National Certified Medical Assistant
MedVance Institute
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