Vanessa Duckworth
Medical Assistant
GA
Summary
Diligent, reliable, dependable, experienced Medical Assistant with 23 years of experience. Proficient in medication prior authorizations, event and holter monitor hook ups, EKG's and in office surgical procedures. Skilled in medical terminology, medical records, and medical scheduling, Possess BLS and CPR certifications.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Naples Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology
08.2005 - 10.2024
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments, and instructions on pre operative and post operative care.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Completed EKGs, heart monitoring and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- All back and front office tasks
- Prior authorizations
- Triage phone calls
- Call with results
Medical Assistant
Neuroscience and Spine Associate's
01.2001 - 08.2005
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
- Scheduled surgeries
Education
CNA
Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology
Naples, FL01.1999
GED -
Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology
Naples, FL01.1997
Skills
- Patient Scheduling
- Medical Billing
- Procedure Assistance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Data Entry
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Flow Management
- Patient-focused care
- Inventory Management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Lab Equipment Operation
- Electronic Medical Records
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate
- EMR / EHR (ECW, Epic,, Citrix)
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Appointment Setting
- Sterilization techniques
- CPR
- Knowledge of EKG rhythm interpretation
- Clinical Documentation
- Medical Procedures
- Electrocardiographic rhythm recognition
- Inventory and supply management
- Reliable transportation
- Prioritizing stat orders
- Reliable team player
- Medical terminology knowledge
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Naples Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology
08.2005 - 10.2024
Medical Assistant
Neuroscience and Spine Associate's
01.2001 - 08.2005
CNA
Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology
GED -
Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology
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