Theresa Beckner-Fijak
San Jose
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant with strong patient education, laboratory testing, and record management skills. Committed to delivering compassionate care and facilitating effective communication between patients and healthcare providers.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Dr Micheal Murray, Northern Nevada, Surgery
Sparks
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Assisted physicians during patient examinations and procedures.
- Managed patient scheduling and appointment confirmations efficiently.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and processed specimens accurately.
- Educated patients on medication usage and treatment plans effectively.
- Maintained medical records and ensured confidentiality compliance consistently.
- Supported office staff in daily operations and workflow management actively.
- Provided compassionate care while addressing patient concerns promptly.
- 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.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- 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.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- 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.
Medical Assistant
Stanford UHA Los Gatos Samaritan family medicine
San Jose
10.1994 - 02.2022
- Facilitated patient examinations by assisting physicians during procedures.
- Streamlined patient scheduling and appointment confirmations for improved efficiency.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and processed specimens with precision.
- Educated patients on medication usage and treatment plans to enhance understanding.
- Maintained medical records and ensured confidentiality compliance consistently.
- Coordinated with insurance companies for patient billing inquiries smoothly.
- Supported office staff in daily operations and workflow management actively.
- Provided compassionate care while addressing patient concerns promptly.
- 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.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- 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.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- 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.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- 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 - Science Education
Bryman College
CA06-1993
Skills
- Assisting with procedures
- Medical record management
- Laboratory testing
- Patient education
- Vital signs measurement
- Patient scheduling
- Communication skills
- Patient management
- Team collaboration
- Detail orientation
- Time management
- Office organization
- Problem solving
- Sterile technique
- Inventory management
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Direct patient care
- Certified in basic life support (BLS)
- Medical terminology
- Wound care management
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Sterilization techniques
- Insurance verification
- Emergency response preparedness
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Medical terminologies
- Chemical solution preparation
- Immunization administration
- Conflict resolution
- Prescription refills
- Patient assessments and care
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Dr Micheal Murray, Northern Nevada, Surgery
06.2022 - 02.2023
Medical Assistant
Stanford UHA Los Gatos Samaritan family medicine
10.1994 - 02.2022
Medical Assistant - Science Education
Bryman College