Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Manager

Tarnissa Arnold

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

Vanity Hair Studio
Atlanta, GA
11.2013 - Current
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
  • Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
  • Reviewed contracts before signing them on behalf of the organization.
  • Organized special events such as conferences or training sessions for employees.
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
  • Conducted quality, timely performance feedback and performance appraisals.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Maintained safe working environment by enforcing adherence to safety and security protocols.
  • Developed new promotional campaigns to attract new customers.
  • Delivered excellent customer service by addressing and resolving customer inquiries and complaints.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.

Medical Assistant

campcreek pediatrics
Atlanta, GA
04.2023 - 08.2023

Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.

  • Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
  • Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
  • Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
  • Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
  • Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
  • Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
  • Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
  • Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
  • Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
  • Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
  • 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.
  • Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
  • 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.
  • Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
  • Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
  • Documented notes during patient visits.
  • Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
  • Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
  • Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
  • Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
  • Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
  • Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
  • Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.
  • Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
  • Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
  • Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
  • 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.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.

Mail Handler

USPS
Atlanta, GA
12.2009 - 12.2012
  • Delivered packages to post offices, businesses, and residences utilizing company vehicle.
  • Inspected parcels for any damages prior to delivering them to customers.
  • Reported any discrepancies or damaged packages to supervisor immediately.
  • Organized outgoing mail into designated bins according to postal regulations.
  • Verified accuracy of postage amounts on all outgoing mail pieces.
  • Maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing mail items.
  • Ensured that all parcels were packed properly before shipping out of facility.
  • Provided customer service by answering questions about mailing services offered.
  • Loaded trays of envelopes into automated sorting machines.
  • Sorted and placed mail on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence.
  • Operated security screening equipment to identify suspicious mail and potential security threats.
  • Loaded letters into automated processing equipment and maintained continuous flow when feeding letters to be sorted.
  • Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
  • Loaded letters onto processing equipment, removed non-processable letters and maintained continuous sorting feed.
  • Used automated mail processing equipment to sort and collate mail.
  • Labeled, weighed and processed mail and packages for efficient distribution.
  • Processed incoming and outgoing mail in accordance with postal regulations.
  • Attached identification materials to packages and envelopes for delivery tracking and sorting.

Education

Medical Assisting

Uei
Atlanta, GA
08.2023

Patient Care Technician -

Georgia Medical Institute-Dekalb
Atlanta, GA
12.2005

Skills

  • Policy Implementatioin
  • Analytical Decision-Making patient's
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Patient Relations
  • STD Counseling
  • Understands Mobility Assistance Need
  • Restocking Lab Supplies
  • Customer Service
  • CPR
  • Medical Terminology
  • Payment Collection
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Medical Billing
  • Procedure Assistance
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient Assessments
  • Clinical Applications
  • Insurance Claims
  • Coding
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Understands Medical Procedures
  • First Aid
  • Diagnostic Procedures
  • Medical Records Management
  • Vital Sign Monitors
  • Medical Procedures
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Communicating With Patient Families
  • Phlebotomy
  • Assisting with physical exams
  • Medical office administration
  • Payment collection
  • Medical billing and coding
  • Insurance claims

Timeline

Medical Assistant

campcreek pediatrics
04.2023 - 08.2023

Manager

Vanity Hair Studio
11.2013 - Current

Mail Handler

USPS
12.2009 - 12.2012

Medical Assisting

Uei

Patient Care Technician -

Georgia Medical Institute-Dekalb
Tarnissa Arnold