Stephanie Cordell
JEFFERSON,Georgia
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
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Registered Medical Assistant
Infinite Athlete
Buford, GA
04.2021 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
Lead Registered Medical Assistant
Gastroenterology Associates Of Gainesville
Braselton, GA
11.2016 - 04.2021
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
- Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Efficiently performed insurance verifications, pre-certifications and pre-authorization functions.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
Office Manager
CareGuide INC
Atlanta, GA
05.2015 - 11.2016
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
- Compared vendor prices and negotiated for optimal savings.
- Developed standard operating procedures for all administrative employees.
- Sourced vendors for special project needs and negotiated contracts.
- Prepared meeting materials and took clear notes to distribute to stakeholders.
Registered Medical Assistant
Garner Family Practice
Garner, NC
11.2013 - 08.2014
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
Nurse Clinical Manager
Family Care Home
Black Mountain, NC
07.2006 - 09.2013
- Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
- Oversaw overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
- Identified opportunities to improve clinical practices, devised strategies and implemented plans to increase patient care standards and enhance operational procedures.
- Delegated tasks to staff members, monitored completion of all duties and provided support to enhance performance.
- Selected, promoted and terminated staff members.
- Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
- Handled job duties for staff members which were unavailable or out of office.
- Maintained clinic's records and files, utilizing proper techniques to keep patient data confidential.
- Monitored, analyzed and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
- Reviewed operational policies and recommended solutions and change to medical director.
- Identified nurses' and staff training needs and devised training programs to close gaps.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHCertificate - Medical And Dental Assistanting
Ashworth College
Norcross, GACertificate - Phlebotomy
Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton, NCHigh School Diploma -
Mcdowell High School
Marion, NCSkills
- Advanced Anatomy Knowledge
- Clinical Applications
- Charting Expertise
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Direct Patient Care
- Assisting with Physical Exams
- EMR Systems
- Medical Terminology
- Medications Familiarity
- Specimen Collection
- 2D Scanning
- Medical Billing and Coding
Timeline
Lead Registered Medical Assistant
Infinite Athlete
04.2021 - Current
Lead Registered Medical Assistant
Gastroenterology Associates Of Gainesville
11.2016 - 04.2021
Office Manager
CareGuide INC
05.2015 - 11.2016
Registered Medical Assistant
Garner Family Practice
11.2013 - 08.2014
Nurse Clinical Manager
Family Care Home
07.2006 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Certificate - Medical And Dental Assistanting
Ashworth College
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Western Piedmont Community College
High School Diploma -
Mcdowell High School