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Teresa Gardiner

St Louis,MO

Summary

Driven Medical Assistant with extensive experience at Mercy Hospital St. Louis, adept in patient care coordination and HIPAA compliance. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through compassionate care and efficient management of medical records. Excelled in phlebotomy and vital signs monitoring, contributing to enhanced clinic efficiency and patient trust.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant

Mercy Hospital St. Louis
06.1995 - 06.2006
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents. Also working with patients,blood pressure,shots,tests,injections, insurance,labs,calling patients with results,drawing blood

Education

GED - Medical Training in Hospital

Scottsburg Senior High School
Scottsburg, IN
10.1994

Skills

  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Customer Service
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Medical Terminology
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • EMR / EHR
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Patient-focused care
  • Phlebotomy
  • Reliable team player
  • Procedure Assistance
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Compassionate
  • CPR
  • Immunization Administration
  • Phlebotomy Techniques
  • Specimens collection and processing
  • Patient Assessments
  • Medical Procedures
  • Laboratory Specimen Collection
  • Professionalism and Ethics
  • Insurance Verification
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Appointment Setting
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Medical Records Management
  • Patient Care Coordination
  • Sterilization techniques
  • First Aid
  • Anatomy and Physiology Knowledge
  • Medical supply inventory
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Sterile technique
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Trustworthy companion
  • Adaptable
  • Patient Relations
  • Patient Management
  • Inventory and supply management
  • OB/GYN procedures
  • Simple dressings
  • Prioritizing stat orders
  • Knowledge of EKG rhythm interpretation
  • Inventory Management
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Medical terminology in Languages
  • Medical billing and coding
  • Monitoring patient progress
  • Diagnostic Procedures
  • Emergency Response Preparedness
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Reliable transportation
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Laboratory maintenance
  • Medical Equipment Operation
  • Medical Billing
  • Insurance Claims
  • Family Education
  • Emergency procedures understanding
  • Diagnostic Testing Assistance
  • Lab Equipment Operation
  • Patient bathing
  • Lab equipment calibration
  • Antigen testing
  • Hospice Care
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Electrocardiographic rhythm recognition
  • Patient Feeding
  • Needs assessments
  • Patient oral care
  • Diagnostic equipment expertise

Certification

CPR,DIALYSIS TECH,SURGERY TECH

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Mercy Hospital St. Louis
06.1995 - 06.2006

GED - Medical Training in Hospital

Scottsburg Senior High School
Teresa Gardiner