Dedicated Medical Assistant with expertise in patient assessment, EKG administration, and lab specimen processing. Committed to maintaining confidentiality and effective communication between patients and healthcare providers.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Tennessee Heart & Vascular Institute
Springfield
03.2015 - Current
Advanced in role in 2020 to Licensed Clinic Manager.
Prepared examination rooms with necessary medical supplies and equipment.
Recorded patient medical histories and vital signs accurately.
Educated patients on medication management and health guidelines.
Managed scheduling for patient appointments and follow-ups efficiently.
Collected and processed lab specimens for diagnostic testing.
Maintained patient confidentiality in compliance with healthcare regulations.
Coordinated communication between patients and healthcare providers effectively.
Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
Conducted diagnostic tests, EKGs, in accordance with established protocols.
Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
Answered patient calls promptly and directed inquiries to the appropriate department when needed.
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Maintained accurate records of patient visits including diagnosis information, treatment notes, prescriptions.
Managed inventory of medical supplies ensuring adequate stock levels were maintained at all times.
Obtained insurance authorizations for prescribed medications or treatments for patients in need of financial assistance programs.
Ordered medical supplies from approved vendors based on predetermined budget parameters.
Medical Assistant
Life signs
Brentwood
02.2012 - 03.2015
Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency in the clinic.
Rotated stations with other medical assistants.
Administered blood draws.
Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Conducted a treadmill test until the patient reached the target heart rate.
Worked with the company until they shut down, making sure all Nashville firefighters were fit for duty.
Medical Assistant
Tennessee digestive and disease Center
Madison
02.2009 - 02.2012
Started IVs for patients to have procedures.
Called patients to get their medical history before their visit. Also, making sure medications were properly on hold or being taken for the procedure.
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