Taliah Alston
Ansonia,Connecticut
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant skilled with technical, clerical and patient support. Strong interpersonal communication with talent effectively dealing with patients and staff alike. Detailed understanding of medical sector and regulatory obligations concerning it.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CMA, II
Griffin Faculty Physicians, General Surgery
Ansonia, Connecticut
04.2024 - Current
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, filing insurance claims and handling billing inquiries.
- Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment to ensure proper functioning of the clinical environment.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose monitoring, following established protocols.
- Conducted physical assessments including measurements of height, weight, temperature and pulse rate; reported any changes in condition to supervising physician or nurse practitioner.
- Prepared exam rooms prior to patient visits; ensured that all necessary supplies were available.
- Documented all activities accurately into electronic medical records system.
- Answered phones promptly; responded professionally to inquiries from patients or family members.
- Participated actively in team meetings discussing new developments in medicine or changes in policies and procedures.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
- Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
- Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
Medical Assistant II, Externship
Griffin Faculty Physicians, Rheumatology
Ansonia, CT
05.2024 - 06.2024
- 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.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Medical Assistant II
Griffin Faculty, Endocrinology
Ansonia, Connecticut
09.2023 - 04.2024
- 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.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Kean University
Union, NJ05-2025
Certification - Medical Assisting
Lincoln Technical Institute - Shelton
Shelton, CT07-2023
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Data Entry
- Payment Collection
- Patient Scheduling
- Procedure Assistance
- Variance Analysis
- Patient-focused care
- Indirect Patient Care
- Inventory Management
- Phlebotomy
- Patient Flow Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Billing
- Patient Management
- Vital sign monitors
- Medical Records Management
- Insurance Claims
- Lab equipment setup
- Wound care and irrigation
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Medical Assistant II, Externship
Griffin Faculty Physicians, Rheumatology
05.2024 - 06.2024
CMA, II
Griffin Faculty Physicians, General Surgery
04.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant II
Griffin Faculty, Endocrinology
09.2023 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Kean University
Certification - Medical Assisting
Lincoln Technical Institute - Shelton
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