Tammy Ferguson
Grand Junction,CO
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant with a proven track record at Juniper Family Medicine, excelling in patient care and efficient in HIPAA-compliant documentation. Mastered phlebotomy and vital signs monitoring, enhancing patient flow by 30%. Renowned for compassionate service and being a pivotal team member, adept in medical office procedures and sterilization techniques.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Juniper Family Medicine
08.2020 - Current
- Directed patients to exam rooms, interview to obtain medical information, family history, current medications, allergies, and chief complaint for the appointment.
- Collected and documented patient information such as blood pressure, pulse, respirations, 02 saturation, temperature, height, weight, and visual acuity.
- Prepared patients for exam and in office procedures.
- Assist physician with physical exams and in office procedures such as pap smears, IUD insertion, GC/Chlamydia, herpes, rectal exam, lesion excision, suture removal, lacerations and wound care.
- Prepare sterile felid for minor in office procedures.
- Wrap and prepare various sterile instrument packs and run autoclave
- Clean autoclave and run monthly autoclave maintenance.
- Administer injections, document injections, preform routine venipuncture and prepare specimen for laboratory pick up.
- Contact patients to report lab results
- Triage calls, schedule appointments, call in prescription's, obtain prior authorizations for medical procedures and prescriptions.
Education
No Degree - Registered Medical Assistant
Mesa State College
Grand Junction, CO05-1988
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical terminology
- Vital signs monitoring
- Phlebotomy techniques and laboratory specimen collection
- Clinical documentation
- Procedure and minor surgical assistance
- Immunization and medication administration
- Compassionate caregiver
- Reliable team player
- Patient flow management
- Medical office procedures
- Sterilization techniques
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Juniper Family Medicine
08.2020 - Current
No Degree - Registered Medical Assistant
Mesa State College
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