Viniztra Roberts
Saint Louis,MI
Summary
Dynamic Certified Medical Assistant with extensive experience at SSM Health Kirkwood OBGYN, skilled in patient care and clinical documentation. Proven ability to enhance office efficiency and ensure HIPAA compliance while administering medications and educating patients. Adept at managing electronic health records and fostering a compassionate environment for optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
SSM Health Kirkwood OBGYN
Kirkwood, Mo
02.2013 - Current
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and managed medical records for efficient office operations.
- Administered vaccinations and performed basic laboratory tests, maintaining accuracy in results.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication usage to enhance compliance and understanding.
- Trained new staff on office procedures, promoting consistent service delivery among team members.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Certified Medical Assistant
Medical Employment Directory
Maryland Heights, MO
05.2005 - 01.2013
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, ensuring sterile environment and patient comfort.
- Assisted with billing and coding processes, ensuring accurate insurance claims and patient invoicing.
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Administered vaccinations and performed basic laboratory tests, maintaining accuracy in results.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Certified Medical Assistant
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
Saint Louis, Mo
03.2009 - 03.2011
- Administered patient care including vital signs, medical histories, and preparation for examinations.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and managed office flow to optimize clinician efficiency.
- Assisted in the development of patient education materials to enhance understanding of treatment plans.
- Ensured accurate maintenance of electronic health records for compliance and data integrity.
- Trained new staff on clinical procedures, office protocols, and use of medical software systems.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Certified Medical Assistant
SSM DEPAUL MEDICAL GROUP
SAINT LOUIS
01.2007 - 02.2009
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Allied College
MO05-2005
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical terminology
- Specimens collection and processing
- Patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Vital sign monitoring
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient documentation
- Payment collection
- Triage assessment
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Injection administration
- Insurance confirmation
- Sample collection procedures
- EMR / EHR
- CPR
- First aid
- Procedure assistance
- Sterile technique
- OB/GYN procedures
- Patient scheduling
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
SSM Health Kirkwood OBGYN
02.2013 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
03.2009 - 03.2011
Certified Medical Assistant
SSM DEPAUL MEDICAL GROUP
01.2007 - 02.2009
Certified Medical Assistant
Medical Employment Directory
05.2005 - 01.2013
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Allied College