Sherry Patrick
Mount Vernon,Indiana
Summary
Certified Medical Assistant with extensive experience at Ascension St. Vincent Medical Group Urology, excelling in patient care and clinical documentation. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and meticulous medication administration. A reliable team player skilled in EHR management and conflict resolution, dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes.
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Ascension St. Vincent Medical Group Urology
11.2006 - Current
- Assisted in patient assessments and vital sign monitoring to ensure accurate health data collection.
- Managed patient scheduling and coordinated referrals to optimize appointment flow and reduce wait times.
- Educated patients on medication usage and post-treatment care to enhance compliance and recovery outcomes.
- Implemented electronic health record (EHR) updates, improving access to patient information for clinical staff.
- Trained new staff on office procedures and best practices, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Oversaw inventory management of medical supplies, ensuring availability for efficient clinical operations.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Prepared patients for examinations or treatments, positioning them properly to ensure comfort throughout the procedure while assisting healthcare professionals as needed.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Certified Medical Assistant
Dr. James Rice DO
08.2002 - 11.2006
- Streamlined communication between departments to improve patient care coordination and service delivery.
- Led quality assurance initiatives that enhanced procedural compliance and improved overall patient satisfaction ratings.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate medical assistance during appointments.
- Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Princeton Community High School
Princeton, IN 08.1988 - 05.1992
Associate of Applied Science - Certified Medical Assistant
Ivy Tech
Evansville, IN05-2002
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical terminology
- Specimens collection and processing
- Patient scheduling
- Patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Vital sign monitoring
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient documentation
- Patient assessments
- Inventory and supply management
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Basic life support
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Safety compliance
- Blood pressure measurement
- Injection administration
- Healthcare procedures
- Treatment setup
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Reliable team player
- CPR
- Procedure assistance
- Equipment sterilization
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Ascension St. Vincent Medical Group Urology
11.2006 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Dr. James Rice DO
08.2002 - 11.2006
High School Diploma -
Princeton Community High School
08.1988 - 05.1992
Associate of Applied Science - Certified Medical Assistant
Ivy Tech