Teri Allen

Certified Medical Assistant

Christus Trinity Clinic Endocrinology

08.2022 - Current

Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
Enhanced clinic efficiency by thoroughly documenting patient information and updating electronic health records.
Contributed to a welcoming atmosphere at the practice by greeting patients warmly upon arrival, checking them in efficiently, and answering any questions they had about their visit or overall healthcare needs.
Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate medical assistance during appointments.
Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.
Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, facilitating timely treatment plans and decision making.
Implemented improvements in workflow processes that led to increased productivity amongst staff members.
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.
Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.