Tessa Buckey
Albany,NY
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.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Skin Specialists Of The Capital Region
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts.
- Accompanied physicians through day in fast-paced, stressful environments.
- Reviewed records, paperwork, and orders for errors and resolved issues with minimal direction.
- Selected appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes for records.
Medical Assistant
Albany Gastroenterology Consultants
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
Patient Care Assistant
Physical Therapy For Women
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted front desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments, filing documents and processing payments.
- Enforced safety procedures with all patients.
- Coordinated daily activities of patients to support them in their individual care programs.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Set up equipment ahead of treatments to maintain smooth appointment schedules.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Russel Sage College
Troy12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT05.2021
Skills
- Data Entry
- Patient Scheduling
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Flow Management
- Procedure Assistance
- Patient-Focused Care
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Skin Specialists Of The Capital Region
07.2022 - 08.2023
Medical Assistant
Albany Gastroenterology Consultants
03.2022 - 07.2022
Patient Care Assistant
Physical Therapy For Women
08.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Russel Sage College
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Sacred Heart University
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- BLS - Basic Life Support
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