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Tabitha Jefferson

Certified Medical Assistant
Austin,TX

Summary

I Am An Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Also a Versatile Medical Assistant with 5 years of experience in medical and administrative support. Robust history of accurately documenting patient health information and collecting vital signs. Efficiently schedules appointments and records patient insurance information.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

National Certified Medical Assistant

Ascension Seton
03.2024 - Current
  • Improved patient care by efficiently managing medical records and maintaining accurate documentation.
  • Managed phone calls from patients seeking advice or follow-up care, providing accurate information and appropriate referrals when necessary.
  • Assisted physicians during examinations, providing support for various procedures to ensure accuracy and safety.
  • Streamlined office operations by managing inventory, ordering supplies, and maintaining organized workspaces for optimal performance.
  • Contributed to team success with strong collaboration skills, assisting colleagues in various tasks when needed.
  • Supported clinical quality improvement efforts through diligent monitoring of vital signs during patient visits.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.

Medical Assistant/Office Manager

Austex Pediatrics
Austin, Texas
02.2021 - 08.2023
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • 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.
  • Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
  • Administered Vaccines
  • Performed New Born Screens, Bilirubin Blood Draws
  • Performed Glucose check,Hemoglobin check , Lead check
  • Performing Vision & Hearing Screens on Patients
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • In house stool test,HCG's, Mano test, Strep Test, Covid Test, Flu test and more
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
  • Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands

Medical Assistant

St. David's Urgent Care
Austin, Texas
01.2020 - 02.2021
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Taking Vitals
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.

Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.

  • Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
  • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Measured patient pulse oximetry.
  • Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.

Medical Assistant/Office Manager

Evergreen Family Practice
Austin, Texas
02.2017 - 04.2018
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
  • Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
  • Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
  • Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
  • Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
  • Measured patient pulse oximetry.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Asssit with Pap Smears
  • Performed EKG's
  • Performed Blood Draws

Education

Associate of Science - Medical Assisting

Vanatge College
02.2017

Skills

  • Operating EKG Equipment
  • Completing Insurance Forms
  • Coordinating Drug Refills
  • Wound Care
  • Treatment Room Preparation
  • Routine Laboratory Testing
  • Examination Preparation
  • Pharmacy Relations
  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Cleaning and Organizing
  • Medical Billing
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Rapid Strep Testing
  • Medical Coding
  • Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
  • Punch Biopsies
  • Wound Care and Irrigation
  • Charting Expertise
  • EMR Systems
  • Monitoring Patient Progress
  • Proper Sterilization Techniques
  • Removing Sutures
  • Venipuncture Expertise
  • Weights and Measurements
  • Performing Immunizations
  • Injury Treatment
  • Performing Urinalysis
  • Family Medicine
  • Administering Vaccines
  • Lab Specimens and Collections
  • Managing Medical Laboratory Equipment
  • Remote Video Conferencing
  • Hazardous Waste and Disposal
  • Pulse Oximetry
  • Referral Verification
  • Centrifuge Operation
  • Vision and Hearing Tests
  • Vitals Collection and Documentation
  • Preliminary Testing
  • Patient Preparation and Assistance

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional

Timeline

National Certified Medical Assistant

Ascension Seton
03.2024 - Current

Medical Assistant/Office Manager

Austex Pediatrics
02.2021 - 08.2023

Medical Assistant

St. David's Urgent Care
01.2020 - 02.2021

Medical Assistant/Office Manager

Evergreen Family Practice
02.2017 - 04.2018

Associate of Science - Medical Assisting

Vanatge College
Tabitha JeffersonCertified Medical Assistant