Victoria Yu

Certified Medical Assistant

Evergreen Hospital

Kirkland, WA

07.2007 - 03.2024

Practicing quality medical intake in rooming and assisting patients
Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork.
Provided support to patients by helping them fill out forms and answering their questions about health care services.
Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
Educated patients on preventive care topics such as diet and exercise habits or medication compliance.
Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
Ensured that all equipment was functioning correctly prior to use during patient examinations or treatments.
Answered patient calls promptly and directed inquiries to the appropriate department when needed.
Obtained insurance authorizations for prescribed medications or treatments for patients in need of financial assistance programs.
Managed inventory of medical supplies ensuring adequate stock levels were maintained at all times.
Provided support to physicians during consultations by recording patient histories accurately and documenting treatment plans accordingly.
Monitored lab results for accuracy and alerted physicians immediately if any abnormalities were detected.
Processed payments from patients accurately using cash registers or computerized systems.
Ordered medical supplies from approved vendors based on predetermined budget parameters.
Maintained accurate records of patient visits including diagnosis information, treatment notes, prescriptions.
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment
Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Certified Medical Assistant

Education

Skills

Timeline

Certified Medical Assistant