Tammy Polifka
Amberson ,PA
Summary
Experienced Certified Medical Assistant at Meritus Health, excelling in HIPAA compliance and patient care coordination. Demonstrated strong problem-solving and communication skills, enhancing patient flow and accuracy in electronic health records. Proven ability to manage clinical documentation and support healthcare teams, contributing to a 15% improvement in appointment scheduling efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Meritus Health
Hagerstown, MD
07.2006 - 01.2023
- Assisted in patient intake, gathering medical history and vital signs for accurate records.
- Supported healthcare providers during examinations, ensuring efficient patient flow and comfort.
- Managed electronic health records, updating patient information with precision and confidentiality.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated referrals to specialists, optimizing patient access to care.
Education
High School Diploma -
James Buchanan
Mercersburg, PA06.1981
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical terminology
- Specimens collection and processing
- Patient scheduling
- Patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Vital sign monitoring
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient documentation
- Wound care
- Patient assessments
- Inventory and supply management
- Inventory management
- Medical records management
- Conflict resolution
- Type coding
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Triage assessment
- Basic life support
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Patient education
- Safety compliance
- Infection control
- Physical stamina
- Telephone etiquette
- Blood pressure measurement
- Schedule coordination
- Injection administration
- Clinical applications
- Medical records oversight
- HIPAA protocols
- Workflow organization
- Treatment setup
- Insurance confirmation
- Healthcare procedures
- Sample collection procedures
- Customer service
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Maintaining confidentiality
- EMR / EHR
- Immunization administration
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Reliable team player
- Electronic medical records
- Data entry
- Patient flow management
- Compassionate
- Patient-focused care
- CPR
- First aid
- Procedure assistance
- Patient relations
- Adaptable
- Patient care coordination
- Appointment setting
- Simple dressings
- Insurance verification
- Equipment sterilization
- Monitoring patient progress
- Trustworthy companion
- Medical procedures
- Sterile technique
- Medical office administration
- Complex Problem-solving
- Compassionate caregiver
- Valid state driver's license
- Prioritizing stat orders
- Lab equipment calibration
- Patient management
- OB/GYN procedures
- Lab equipment operation
- Reliable transportation
- Companionship and emotional support
- Professional bedside manner
- Electrocardiographic rhythm recognition
- Medical equipment operation
- Laboratory maintenance
- Patient oral care
- Chronic disease management
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
Accomplishments
- Recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty.
- Lowered equipment costs by Number% by implementing new inventory tracking system.
- Recognized for outstanding dedication to patient care.
- Supervised team of Number staff members.
- Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of Number in the development of Project name.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved Issue which led to Results.
- Achieved Result by introducing Software for Type tasks.
- Achieved Result through effectively helping with Task.
Certification
Certified medical assistant
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Meritus Health
07.2006 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
James Buchanan