Wendy Jeffrey
Capitol Heights,Maryland
Summary
Seeking a Medical Assistant position in a dynamic and innovative healthcare setting. Goal to be challenged professionally while growing as a clinician and delivering exceptional healthcare to a diverse and medically complex clinical population within an established continuum of care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
GWU/MFA Urgent Care & Intermediate Care
Washington, DC
04.2019 - 04.2024
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals for patient referrals, ensuring seamless transition and continuation of care
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring positive experience
- Contributed to welcoming atmosphere at practice by greeting patients warmly upon arrival, checking them in efficiently, and answering any questions, had about their visit or overall healthcare needs
- Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms
- Educated patients on preventative care measures, effectively reducing risk of future health complications
- Increased patient safety by meticulously following infection control protocols and maintaining sterile environment
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by thoroughly documenting patient information and updating electronic health records
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted
- Optimized inventory management, ordering supplies as needed while minimizing waste and adhering to budget constraints
Certified Medical Assistant
Washington Adventist Health Urgent Care
Takoma Park, MD
07.2019 - 08.2022
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by thoroughly documenting patient information and updating electronic health records
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals for patient referrals, ensuring a seamless transition and continuation of care
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, facilitating timely treatment plans and decision making
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes
- Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies
- Measured patient pulse oximetry
- Measured patient spirometry
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation
- Contributed to a welcoming atmosphere at the practice by greeting patients warmly upon arrival, checking them in efficiently, and answering any questions had about their visit or overall healthcare needs
Certified Medical Assistant
Associates of Otolaryngology
10.2015 - 05.2019
Certified Medical Assistant
Virginia Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine
12.2017 - 08.2018
SR Medical Assistant (Part Time)
Children Hospital CP&A
07.2014 - 11.2017
Lead Medical Assistant
Ballston Urgent Care
05.2014 - 11.2017
Education
Associate of Science - Biology, Chemistry
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VACertification - Medical Assistant
Mandl School
New York, NYCertificate - Home Health Aide
Health Force
Long Island, New YorkCertification - CPR
American Heart Association
Skills
- Administered injection
- IV placement
- Venipuncture / capillary blood collection
- EKG / rhythm strip
- Triage
- Proficiency with computerized charting
- Provide treatment and services to patients with direction from doctors, nurse practitioner and physician assistant
- Spirometry/peak flow testing
- Audiometric testing
- Vision screening
- Clinical ethic /medical judgment
- Follow applicable regulation OSHA, HIPAA, CLIA/COLA
- X-ray
Affiliations
Breast Cancer WalkLeukemia Society, VolunteerREFERENCE: Available Upon request
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Washington Adventist Health Urgent Care
07.2019 - 08.2022
Certified Medical Assistant
GWU/MFA Urgent Care & Intermediate Care
04.2019 - 04.2024
Certified Medical Assistant
Virginia Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine
12.2017 - 08.2018
Certified Medical Assistant
Associates of Otolaryngology
10.2015 - 05.2019
SR Medical Assistant (Part Time)
Children Hospital CP&A
07.2014 - 11.2017
Lead Medical Assistant
Ballston Urgent Care
05.2014 - 11.2017
Associate of Science - Biology, Chemistry
Northern Virginia Community College
Certification - Medical Assistant
Mandl School
Certificate - Home Health Aide
Health Force
Certification - CPR
American Heart Association
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