Trisha Olsen
Summary
Compassionate Medical Assistant with background in providing support to physicians, handling patient care tasks, and managing administrative duties. Skilled in recording vital signs, preparing patients for examination, and maintaining medical records with confidentiality and accuracy. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathy. Contributed to streamlining clinical processes resulting in more efficient patient flow and enhanced care delivery.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Medical Assistant
The Corvallis Clinic
Corvallis
2021.10 - Current
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication administration procedures.
- Trained and mentored new medical assistants on clinic protocols and best practices.
- Guided patients to room, recorded vital signs, discussed patient medical history and entered information for physician or other clinical staff to review.
- Supervised and trained team of medical assistants, fostering adherence to clinic protocols and best practices.
- Prepared daily charts by updating electronic health records to ensure accurate patient information for visits.
- Reviewed patients' medical histories prior to their visits to ensure accuracy of information provided by the physician.
- Conducted quality assurance checks to verify compliance with safety protocols and enhance patient care.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
Medical Assistant
Samaritan Pediatrics
Corvallis
2019.07 - 2021.10
- Assisted physicians in patient examinations and medical procedures.
- Collected and documented patient medical histories accurately.
- Administered vaccinations and medications under physician supervision.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured cleanliness and organization.
- Communicated effectively with patients regarding treatment plans and instructions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to ensure quality patient care delivery.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- 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.
Medical Assistant
North Bend Medical Center General Surgery
Coos Bay
2018.03 - 2019.07
- Assisted physicians with patient examinations and procedures.
- Managed patient records and maintained confidentiality standards.
- Coordinated patient appointments and follow-up visits effectively.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
- 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.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Medical Assistant
SouthCoast Orthopedic Associates
Coos Bay
2014.09 - 2018.03
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication instructions.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety
- Assisting Physicians with joint injections, aspirations and minor in office procedures by preparing sterile fields and drawing up injections.
- Casting and Bracing: Applying, adjusting and removing casts, splints, and durable medical equipment, as well as instructing patients on proper post-treatment care.
- Wound Care: Removing surgical staples and stitches, and changing wound dressings.
Education
Crescent Valley High School
Corvallis, OregonSkills
Dedicated Medical Assistant experienced in supporting physicians and managing patient care and administrative functions Skilled in recording vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and maintaining accurate medical records Improved patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathy while streamlining clinical processes to enhance patient flow and care delivery
Dedicated Medical Assistant experienced in supporting physicians and managing patient care and administrative functions Skilled in recording vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and maintaining accurate medical records Improved patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathy while streamlining clinical processes to enhance patient flow and care delivery
Certification
- National Healthcare Association Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification
Timeline
Lead Medical Assistant
The Corvallis Clinic
2021.10 - Current
Medical Assistant
Samaritan Pediatrics
2019.07 - 2021.10
Medical Assistant
North Bend Medical Center General Surgery
2018.03 - 2019.07
Medical Assistant
SouthCoast Orthopedic Associates
2014.09 - 2018.03
Crescent Valley High School