Brianna Johnsen
Louisville
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant with expertise in patient education, HIPAA compliance, and electronic health records management. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and teamwork.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Baptist Health Medical Group Primary care
Louisville
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures, enhancing care quality.
- Scheduled appointments and managed patient flow to optimize clinic efficiency.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication usage, promoting adherence and health outcomes.
- Collected vital signs and performed basic laboratory tests for accurate diagnosis.
- Coordinated communication between patients and medical staff, enhancing patient understanding and satisfaction.
- Administered injections, medications, and treatments per physician instructions, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Maintained examination rooms, ensuring cleanliness and readiness for incoming patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations for safeguarding confidential patient information.
Lead Medical Assistant
St Francis Hospital
Roslyn
12.2011 - 07.2024
- Oversaw daily operations of medical assistants, ensuring effective patient care delivery.
- Instructed patients on treatments, medications, and follow-up care to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Guided patients to rooms, recorded vital signs, and collected medical histories for physician review.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new staff on protocols and best practices to improve care delivery.
- Set up examination rooms to prepare for patient visits., cleaned, and stocked examination rooms with necessary medical supplies.
- Responded efficiently to emergencies within the healthcare facility.
- Attended department head meetings to discuss policy or procedure updates.
Medical Assistant
South Shore Medical Associates
Lindenhurst
04.2007 - 12.2011
- Administered injections, medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Collected vital signs and conducted basic laboratory tests, providing critical data for patient assessments.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests following physician orders.
- Facilitated patient examinations and procedures, ensuring thorough support for healthcare providers.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and proper medication usage.
- Scheduled appointments to optimize patient flow, enhancing overall clinic efficiency.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
Education
Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant Certification
Wilson Technical School
New York, NY06-2008
Skills
- Patient education and training
- Electronic health records management
- Vital sign assessment
- Injection administration
- Medical terminology expertise
- Staff supervision and training
- Infection control protocols
- HIPAA compliance
- Team collaboration
- Time management skills
- Problem solving techniques
- Procedure assistance
- Specimen labeling and handling
- Prescription refill management
- Compassionate care delivery
- Certified in basic life support (BLS)
- EKG setup and monitoring
- Phlebotomy skills
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Baptist Health Medical Group Primary care
09.2024 - Current
Lead Medical Assistant
St Francis Hospital
12.2011 - 07.2024
Medical Assistant
South Shore Medical Associates
04.2007 - 12.2011
Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant Certification
Wilson Technical School