Teresa Phillips
Long Lane,MO
Summary
Experienced Medical Assistant Technician skilled in patient care, medical terminology, and administration. Familiar with routine clinical tasks, such as taking vital signs, administering medications, and drawing blood. Strong communication skills aid in establishing positive relationships with patients and healthcare teams. Previous roles demonstrate commitment to enhancing office efficiency while maintaining high standards of patient care. I'm looking for a remote job.
Compassionate Medical Assistant Technician known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care, medical terminology, and electronic health records management. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless support in fast-paced healthcare environments. I need a remote job. My husband is on Hospice and has a caregiver. I want to be able to work from home, to be close to him. Not get a call at the office that I need to come home. Thank you
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1976
1976
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Medical Assistant
Mercy Hospital Lebanon
Lebanon, MO
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient examinations and medical procedures.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Prepared examination rooms and sterilized medical instruments.
- Conducted vital sign assessments and recorded patient information accurately.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication instructions.
- Coordinated patient appointments and follow-up visits efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and infection control protocols.
- 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.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
Education
Medical Assistant
Eastern Jackson College of Allied Health
Blue Springs, MO 06.1979 - 06.1980
Raytown South High School
Raytown, MOSkills
- Electronic health records (Epic)
- Vital sign assessments
- Patient education
- Schedule patients office visits and procedures
- Answer phones
- Experience of working the front and the back of the office
- Patient scheduling
- Medical documentation
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Team participation
- Customer service
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Patient care coordination
- Healthcare billing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Insurance verification
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Complex Problem-solving
- Data entry
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Certified in basic life support (BLS)
- Quick problem solver
- Patient flow management
- Emergency response preparedness
- Clinical documentation
- Team management and supervision
- Documentation expert
- Compassionate caregiver
- CPR
- Prescription refills
- Communicating with patient families
Work Preference
Location Preference
RemoteTimeline
Medical Assistant
Mercy Hospital Lebanon
08.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Eastern Jackson College of Allied Health
06.1979 - 06.1980
Raytown South High School
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