Harley Veckenstedt
Hopkinsville
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Technician
Department Of Defence
Fort Campbell North
01.2024 - 09.2025
- Conducted health assessments for military personnel and their families.
- Provided support in implementing health programs and initiatives.
- Managed medical records using electronic health systems.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure patient care standards.
- Monitored inventory of medical supplies and equipment for readiness.
- Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare providers.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety standards.
- Collected specimens for testing, such as urine or sputum samples.
- Compiled health histories by conducting in-depth patient interviews.
- Recorded patient vital signs, documenting information into medical charts.
- Maintained confidential documentation of patient information to stay compliant with federal regulations.
- Assisted physicians with procedures and surgeries.
- Prepared patient, equipment and supplies for specific procedures.
- Obtained, labeled and transported variety of samples and blood specimens.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals involved in patient care plans.
- Maintained cleanliness of examination rooms, instruments, and other areas of the clinic or office.
- Assisted physicians with minor medical procedures and treatments.
- Ordered diagnostic tests and interpreted results according to established protocols.
- Scheduled appointments for patients with doctors or specialists.
- Conducted physical examinations and screenings for illnesses and injuries.
- Tracked immunizations status of patients using computerized databases.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations related to infection control practices.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis according to established protocols.
Medical Assistant
Premier medical
Clarksville
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted all providers with small office procedures, ran all in office test and labs
- Collected vitals and patient medical history
- Collected patient data upon appointment
- Refilled patient medication
- Administration of injections per provider orders
- Receiving And reporting critical labs to providers
- Calling pharmacy’s for patients medication and insurance needs.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Managed patient scheduling and maintained appointment calendars effectively.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured all supplies were available.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
Medical Assistant
Hopkinsville family care
Hopkinsville
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
Patient Support Aide
Western State Hospital
Hopkinsville
10.2018 - 05.2021
- Organized games and other activities to engage clients and offer mental stimulation.
- Provided physical support to patients to assist in performing daily living activities.
- Carried messages or documents between departments.
- Couriered items within hospital, delivering to appropriate individuals.
- Restrained patients to prevent violence or injury while assisting physicians or nurses to administer treatments.
- Picked up meals from kitchen and delivered to designated ward.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
Education
Medical Assisting
Ross Medical
Hopkinsville, KY.Christian County High School
Hopkinsville, KYSkills
- Skills & Abilities
- Possess exceptional communication skills
- Proficient with
- Microsoft Office applications
- Resourceful and accountable when providing care to others
- Skilled at working with people from all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds
- Social Skills Development
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Charting Expertise
- HIPAA Compliance
- Documentation Procedures Expert
- Proper Sterilization Techniques
- Understands Medical Procedures
- Diagnostic Testing
- Procedure Assistance
- Examination Preparation
- Clinical and Operational Judgement
- Cleaning and Organizing
- Appointment Scheduling
- Multi-line Telephone System Operation
- Patient Relations
- Critical Thinking
- Operating EKG Equipment
- Time Management
- Treatment Room Preparation
Certification
Registered Medical Assistant-Current CPR/BLS American Heart Association certified
Timeline
Health Technician
Department Of Defence
01.2024 - 09.2025
Medical Assistant
Premier medical
01.2023 - 12.2023
Medical Assistant
Hopkinsville family care
05.2021 - 11.2021
Patient Support Aide
Western State Hospital
10.2018 - 05.2021
Medical Assisting
Ross Medical
Christian County High School