Medical Assistant
Covington Healthcare
1608A Gilmer Avenue, Tallassee, AL. 36078
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Aided in accurate diagnoses by performing laboratory tests and preparing specimens for analysis.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Obtained and documented patient allergies, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.