Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
references
Timeline
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TIFFANY KERN

HAMMOND,IN

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, with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Medical Assistant

Advanced Heart Group
10.2001 - Current
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Scheduled appointments and registered patients.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.

Education

LPN License - Practical Nursing

Everest College
Merrillville, IN
01.2015

High School Diploma -

Thornwood High School
South Holland
05.2001

Skills

  • Injection Administration
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Medical Terminology
  • Medical Records Management
  • Medical Billing and Coding
  • Payment Collection
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Answering Questions
  • Patient Engagement
  • Administering Immunizations
  • Multi-Line Telephone System Operation
  • Performing EKGs
  • Vitals Collection and Documentation

Certification

  • CMA - Certified Medical Assistant

references

Available Upon Request

Timeline

Certified Medical Assistant

Advanced Heart Group
10.2001 - Current

LPN License - Practical Nursing

Everest College

High School Diploma -

Thornwood High School
TIFFANY KERN