Shirley Henderson
Tecumseh,OK
Summary
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
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
SSM Health Shawnee OB/GYN Department
09.2019 - Current
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing room and sterilizing instruments.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Conducted patient follow-up calls and answer any questions.
- Answered phones and routed calls as needed, scheduled return appointments, updated demographics and insurance information as needed.
Medical Assistant/Office Manager
Redi Care Clinic Dr Tobi Fried
11.1987 - 01.2019
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Completed EKGs, xrays and other tests based on patient in office.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- insurance filing.
- Accounts receivable.
- Bank Deposits.
Nurses Aide/Medical Assistant
Parkview Nursing Home
08.1981 - 11.1987
- Updated patient records accurately, enabling effective communication among healthcare providers for seamless care delivery.
- Contributed to the efficient functioning of the nursing team by promptly responding to call lights and resolving concerns.
- Assisted in patient mobility, improving their physical strength and independence with daily activities.
- Promoted patient safety by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and falls prevention measures.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Medical Assistant
Metro Tech Vo-tech
Oklahoma City, OK05-1983
Certificate of Technical Studies - Nurses Aide
Gordon Cooper Vo-Tech
Shawnee, OK05-1982
High School Diploma -
Shawnee High School
Shawnee, OK05-1982
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Scheduling
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Vital signs monitoring
- EMR / EHR
- Direct Patient Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Reliable team player
- Procedure Assistance
- CPR
- Immunization Administration
- Insurance Verification
Timeline
Medical Assistant
SSM Health Shawnee OB/GYN Department
09.2019 - Current
Medical Assistant/Office Manager
Redi Care Clinic Dr Tobi Fried
11.1987 - 01.2019
Nurses Aide/Medical Assistant
Parkview Nursing Home
08.1981 - 11.1987
Certificate of Technical Studies - Medical Assistant
Metro Tech Vo-tech
Certificate of Technical Studies - Nurses Aide
Gordon Cooper Vo-Tech
High School Diploma -
Shawnee High School
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