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Taria Thompson

Eastpointe,Michigan

Summary

Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment. Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 20 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Beaumont Hospital
Royal Oak, MI
09.2002 - Current
  • Obtained client medical history, medication and allergies information, symptoms and al.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • 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.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.

Education

Associate Degree Occupational Therapy -

Macomb Community College
Clinton Township, MI
05.2024

Certified Medical Assistance - Certified Medical Assistance

Dorsey College
Roseville, MI
05.2010

High School Diploma -

Osborn High School
Detroit, MI
05.2002

Skills

  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Routine Laboratory Testing
  • Wound Care
  • Customer Service
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Completing Insurance Forms
  • Updating Medical Records
  • Coordinating Drug Refills
  • Multi-Line Telephone System Operation
  • Patient Relations
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Inventory and Supply Management
  • Height and Weight Measurement
  • Judgment and Decision-Making
  • Active Listening
  • Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
  • Time Management
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Medical History Collection
  • Electronic Charting
  • Monitoring Patient Progress
  • Microsoft Office
  • Patient Feeding
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Rapid Strep Testing
  • EMR Systems
  • Documentation Procedures Expertise
  • Diagnostic Equipment Expertise
  • Health Records Management
  • Health Care System
  • Pulse Oximetry
  • Epic Systems
  • Medical Supply Monitoring
  • Medical Assistance
  • Insurance Claims
  • Patient Toileting
  • Grooming and Bathing Assistance
  • Email Software
  • Charting Expertise
  • Simple Dressings
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Remote Video Conferencing

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Beaumont Hospital
09.2002 - Current

Associate Degree Occupational Therapy -

Macomb Community College

Certified Medical Assistance - Certified Medical Assistance

Dorsey College

High School Diploma -

Osborn High School
Taria Thompson