Hardworking, reliable, motivated and professionally trained Medical Assistant/ Phlebotomist, with 16 years of extensive clinical health care experience and exceptional interpersonal skills. I am a vital asset for processing medical and insurance claims. As well as, having a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. I am always open to new challenges and offering my experience in direct patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Innovista Medical Center
Houston, TX
06.2023 - Current
Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
Progressing patient referrals.
Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
Medical Assistant/Lead Phlebotomist
Jennifer Johnson-Caldwell MD,PA
Houston, TX
07.2007 - 04.2023
Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Verified patient insurance coverage and colleted required co-payments
Ordered and read lab tests, X-rays, MRIs, Ultrasounds and EKGs.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
Provided patient education.
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.