Tiffany Farve
Houston
Summary
Dedicated Senior Medical Assistant with expertise in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and EHR management. Committed to optimizing clinic workflows and enhancing patient experiences.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Medical Assistant
Houston Methodist Primary Care
Cypress, TX
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted physicians with examinations and procedures, enhancing patient care quality.
- Coordinated patient intake processes, ensuring accurate data collection and compliance with protocols.
- Managed patient scheduling to optimize appointment flow and reduce wait times.
- Trained and mentored new medical assistants on office procedures and best practices.
- Reduced patient wait times by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing patient flow during busy clinic hours.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when needed; Liaised with external healthcare providers, ensuring seamless continuity of care for patients.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to infection control guidelines for optimal patient safety.
- Conducted thorough pre-visit assessments, obtaining vital signs, medical histories, and medication lists for accurate documentation purposes.
- Ensured timely administration of medications, following established protocols for safe dosage and drug interactions.
- Provided compassionate care to diverse populations, fostering trust and rapport with patients of all ages and backgrounds.
- 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.
Certified Medical Assistant
Texas Children Hospital
Houston
03.2020 - 12.2023
- Administered immunizations and medications according to established protocols and patient care standards.
- Assisted healthcare providers in clinical procedures, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and best practices.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record (EHR) systems, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
- Conducted vital sign assessments and documented findings for comprehensive patient evaluations.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Medical Assistant
Kelsey-Seybold
Houston, TX
03.2010 - 10.2018
- Administered vaccinations and performed basic laboratory tests with precision.
- Assisted in patient intake, documenting medical histories and vital signs accurately.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication usage, enhancing compliance.
- Coordinated scheduling for patient appointments, optimizing clinic workflow efficiency.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic's commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before they were depleted.
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
- Streamlined office operations by managing inventory levels, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
- Maintained inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability for all procedures and treatments.
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant - Certified Medical Assistant
Texas School Of Buiness
Houston, TX 01-2010
High School Diploma -
Bay High School
Bay Saint Louis, MS05-2001
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Vital sign assessment
- Medication preparation
- Phlebotomy skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient assessments
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Patient care
- Vital signs assessment
- Insurance authorization
- Specimen labeling
- Inventory management
- CPR
- Customer service
- Clinical documentation
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Inventory management
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Medical Assistant
Houston Methodist Primary Care
12.2023 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Texas Children Hospital
03.2020 - 12.2023
Medical Assistant
Kelsey-Seybold
03.2010 - 10.2018
Certified Medical Assistant - Certified Medical Assistant
Texas School Of Buiness
High School Diploma -
Bay High School