Sherry Ellison
Detroit
Summary
Professional in healthcare with solid experience in clinical and administrative duties. Skilled in patient care, medical procedures, and electronic health records. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and delivering high-quality results. Reliable in fast-paced environments and adept at supporting medical staff and patients effectively.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Henry Ford Health - Livonia
06.2014 - Current
- Sanitize, restock, and organize exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtain client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Direct patients to exam rooms, field questions, and prepare for physician examinations.
- Perform medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Build strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic's commitment to quality care.
- Maintain a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Facilitate seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Ensure patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Keep medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Boost patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Enhance clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Coordinate patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Maintain strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization
- Contribute to positive health outcomes by educating patients on preventative measures, treatment plans, and follow-up care instructions.
- Streamline office operations by managing inventory levels, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide coordinated care.
Medical Assistant Leader
Henry Ford Medical Center -Livonia
12.1993 - 08.2013
- Performed patient vital assessment, instruction and education
- Completed appointment scheduling
- Performed EKGs, peak flow measurements, ear washes
- Administered injections and enemas
- Performed some wound care and first aid treatments
- Assisted with flexible sigmoidoscopies, I & Ds
- Created daily team plans and employee monthly work schedules
- Trained new hires
- Ordered supplies
- Answered patient electronic telephone messages, mailed patient test result letters
- Telephoned in patient prescription renewals
- Requested approval for test precertification
Ophthalmic Assistant
Midtown Ophthalmology
05.1991 - 10.1993
- Performed patient visual acuity assessment, intraocular pressure readings and blood sugar testing
- Performed keratometry readings, lens calculations, lensometry and assisted with in office procedures
- Performed Humphrey visual field testing, A-Scan Ultrasonography testing
- Ordered office supplies
- Telephoned in patient prescriptions and completed appointment scheduling
Education
Certificate of Completion - Medical Assistant Program
ROSS MEDICAL EDUCATIONAL CENTER
Oak Park, MI04.1991
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient scheduling
- Medical terminology knowledge
- EMR / EHR
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient-focused care
- CPR
- Reliable team player
- Professionalism and ethics
- Maintaining confidentiality
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Henry Ford Health - Livonia
06.2014 - Current
Medical Assistant Leader
Henry Ford Medical Center -Livonia
12.1993 - 08.2013
Ophthalmic Assistant
Midtown Ophthalmology
05.1991 - 10.1993
Certificate of Completion - Medical Assistant Program
ROSS MEDICAL EDUCATIONAL CENTER
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