Stephanie Limbaugh
Portland,TX
Summary
Ambitious, motivated and empathetic Certified Medical Assistant offering 13 years of experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Washington University- Department of Surgery
St Louis, MO
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisted physician with patient exams, changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing, taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and preparing paperwork.
Medical Office Secretary
Suburban Surgical
St Louis, MO
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Answered incoming calls and responded to inquiries from patients and staff.
- Managed physician calendar, scheduling patient appointments and procedures.
- Obtained insurance authorizations for prescribed medications or treatments for patients.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Coordinated with operating room medical staff to ensure accurate scheduling of surgery.
Medical Assistant
Mercy Birthing Center
St Louis, MO
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Scheduled patient appointments, collected co-pays and verified insurance coverage.
- Answered multi-line phone system; directed calls accordingly to appropriate personnel or department.
- Assisted with various administrative duties such as photocopying, faxing documents, ordering supplies.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
Medical Assistant
SSM Health
St Louis, MO
10.2016 - 01.2020
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Medical Assistant
Ob/Gyn Associates
Corpus Christi, TX
09.2013 - 06.2015
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
Certified Medical Assistant
Juan Caceres, M.D.
Corpus Christi, TX
01.2011 - 09.2013
- Assisted physician with patient exams and procedures, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Relayed messages from patients to physician about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.
Education
Certificate in Medical Assisting -
Kaplan College
Corpus Christi, TX02-2011
High School Diploma -
Gregory-Portland High School
Portland, TX05-2002
Some College (No Degree) - Basics
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TXSkills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Phlebotomy
- Customer Service
- Preparing specimens and samples
- Immunization Administration
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Equipment Sterilization
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Electronic Medical Records
- OB/GYN procedures
- Insurance Verification
- Front Desk Operations
Certification
- BLS- American Heart Association (March2023-March2025)
- CCMA- National Healthcare Association (June 2023-June2025)
- NCMA- National Center for Competency Testing (February2011-February2012)
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Washington University- Department of Surgery
03.2023 - 09.2023
Medical Office Secretary
Suburban Surgical
09.2022 - 03.2023
Medical Assistant
Mercy Birthing Center
02.2020 - 07.2020
Medical Assistant
SSM Health
10.2016 - 01.2020
Medical Assistant
Ob/Gyn Associates
09.2013 - 06.2015
Certified Medical Assistant
Juan Caceres, M.D.
01.2011 - 09.2013
Certificate in Medical Assisting -
Kaplan College
High School Diploma -
Gregory-Portland High School
Some College (No Degree) - Basics
Del Mar College
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