Tara Taylor

Scheduled patient appointments and surgeries

• Managed patient intake processes and maintained accurate medical records.
• Educated patients on treatment plans and medication instructions.
• Coordinated patient scheduling and appointments to optimize clinic workflow.
• Backfilled the bladder and did urinary catheter removal
• Drawing blood and processing specimens.
• Setting up and assisting physicians with examinations and surgical procedures, processing specimens, while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems and software.
• Trained and mentored junior medical assistants on best practices and clinical protocols.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans and improve services.
• Educated patients on treatment options, medications, and follow-up care instructions.
• Ensured compliance with health regulations and maintained a clean, organized workspace.
• Responded to patient inquiries promptly, providing exceptional customer service in person and via phone.
• Guided patients to room, recorded vital signs, discussed patient medical history and entered information for physician or other clinical staff to review.
• Supervised and trained medical staff on proper procedures for patient intake, examinations and treatments.
• Worked collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team in order to provide optimal care for each patient.
• Responded quickly and efficiently to emergency situations within the healthcare facility.
• Prepared daily charts by creating and updating electronic health records system data prior to patient visits.
• Communicated effectively with patients regarding their health concerns or questions about treatment options.
• Triaged phone calls appropriately and gave medical advice and direction.
• Administered Vaccines and injections.
• ICD-10 and CPT coding experience with an exposure to medical billing

• Maintained and updated a recall list of patients that need appointments.
• Stayed up to date on the current NCCN and ASCO guidelines. Also, any changes Myriad made to the testing process, kits, billing, etc.
• Maintained accurate patient records and updated patient charts with test results.
• Coordinated appointments for patients to establish cancer prevention plans following MyRisk test results.
• Provided information about services, ensuring patients understood their options.
• Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns and answer questions.
• Trained clinical staff on updated testing qualifications, offering continuous support and mentoring to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Counseled patients with positive MyRisk results on next steps and facilitated appointments with genetic counselors and for cancer prevention plans.
• Processed prior authorizations for MyRisk testing to ensure patient access to necessary services.
• Assisted in sample collection, test ordering and submission.
• Pre-counseling coordination with Myriad genetic counselors.
• Results management and EMR documentation.
• Conducted post-test follow-ups with patients to discuss results and next steps.
• Assisted Myriad by obtaining clinical notes and insurance cards.
• Fix errors made by clinical staff when ordering Myrisk tests for patients

• Acted as primary contact for all vendors at Loveland site.
• Oversaw maintenance for the medical equipment at the clinic.
• Identified opportunities for cost savings through efficient resource utilization.
• coordinated vendor efforts to deliver supplies on time
• Managed inventory and ordering of all medical and office supplies.
• Scheduled and organized all the drug rep meetings and lunches.
• Replenish and maintain the crash cart.
• communicated maintenance issues and concerns to administration, facilitating prompt resolutions

• Assisted pediatricians with patient examinations and medical procedures.
• Provided education on health maintenance and preventive care to parents.
• Administered vaccines and medications under physician supervision.
• Monitored vital signs and reported findings to healthcare providers.
• Communicated effectively with children to ease anxiety during visits.
• Collaborated with team members to enhance patient care processes.
• Prepared treatment rooms before each patient visit by stocking them with necessary supplies and instruments.
• Collected laboratory specimens for diagnostic testing.
• Escorted patients from the waiting area into an exam room at the start of their appointment.
• Provided patient education regarding health maintenance topics.
• Maintained confidentiality of all patient information.
• Helped maintain a clean environment throughout the facility by cleaning exam rooms between patients or restocking supplies when needed.
• Conducted routine office administrative tasks such as filing paperwork or completing forms on behalf of patients.
• Assisted physicians during exams or treatments.
• Obtained authorization from insurance companies for requested services or medications.
• Reviewed lab results with patients and answered any questions they had about their diagnosis or treatment plan.
• Ensured that all medical charts were complete prior to each patient's visit.
• Answered phone calls from patients to answer questions or address concerns related to their care.
• Implemented infection control and safety protocols.
• Operated and maintained medical equipment.
• Performed throat swabs and other basic diagnostic procedures.
• Coordinated patient referrals and insurance authorizations.
• Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
• Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
• Triaged patients over the phone.
• Cleaned and sterilized instruments.
• Refilled patient medications and processed prior authorizations with insurance providers.

• Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and medical procedures.
• Managed patient intake processes and maintained accurate medical records.
• Educated patients on treatment plans and medication instructions to ensure understanding and adherence.
• Coordinated scheduling for appointments and follow-up visits to optimize patient flow and reduce wait times.
• Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
• Communicated effectively with patients regarding health concerns and needs.
• Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
• Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
• Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
• Maintained medical equipment to ensure compliance with standards.
• Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
• Participated in team meetings to enhance workflows and support better patient outcomes.
• Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
• Administered medications under physician's supervision.
• Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
• Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
• Operated x-ray to administer diagnostic tests.
• Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
• Organized and filled out patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
• Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
• Supported the front desk during patient check-in and check-out.