Medical Assistant
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed front desk operations efficiently.
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and medical procedures.
- Prepared and administered medications under supervision of licensed professionals.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Conducted routine lab tests and processed specimens for analysis.
- Educated patients on medication usage and post-treatment care instructions.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of examination rooms and medical equipment.
- Supported patient intake processes by gathering vital signs and medical histories.
- 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.
- 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.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- 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.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Operated x-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.