LaShon D. Thomas

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St. Louis, MO 63121

314-***-****

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A highly talented Medical Assistant with huge experience in performing

routing patient screening, additional technical supportive services,

medical clerical duties and other duties, as assigned; collecting, handling

and processing patients' laboratory specimens, including phlebotomy and

performing routing in-house laboratory tests; administering medications to

patients on specific orders from a provider.

Summary of Qualifications

. More than ten years experience as a Medical Assistant.

. Strong ability to communicate effectively and clearly (both written

and oral communication).

. Remarkable ability to interact with other employees in all levels of

the organization as well as with the general public.

. Excellent basic clerical and computer skills.

. Demonstrated ability to work in a busy clinic and multi-program

environment

Medical Employment Directory, September 2014 to present

Mercy Healthcare- direct patient care, vitals, rooming patient, blood

drawing, injections, ekgs, prescription refills, faxing, stocking

rooms, routine phone calls to patients ( results, appointments etc)

Esse Healthcare- direct patient care, rooming patients, blood drawing,

injections, accu checks, ekgs and routine phone calls to patients (

results, appointments, etc)

Professional Experience

Washington University School of Medicine Orthopedics, Saint Louis, MO, 2006

- July 2014

. Handling day to day operations

. Rooming patients

. Drawing up injections

. Authorization of prescription refills

. Scheduling appointments

. Routine phone calls to patients

. Scheduling tests and fluoroscopic injections

. Screening of all messages for my physician

. Assist with cast, crutches, canes all DME products

Medical Assistant - Neurology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

. Medical Assistant to physicians in the Division of Neurology

Rehabilitation.

. Prepare and maintain exam rooms, prepare charts, obtain reports and

records.

. Direct the patient flow and ensure overall smooth running of the

clinical office.

. Call patients and or pharmacies regarding prescriptions.

. Acts as a general liaison between doctor and patient, calling patients

with test results, answering questions, scheduling appointments and

assisting physicians with return calls.

. Schedule surgeries and diagnostic procedures.

. Monitor clinical and medical supplies inventory

. Assist in training of Medical Assistant I

Barnes Hospital, Saint Louis, MO, 1998 - 2005

Patient Care Technician and Medical Assistant - Barnes Trauma and Neurology

Inpatient

. Operated electrocardiograph (EKG) and other equipment to administer

routine diagnostic test or call medical facility or department to

coordinate testing.

. Gave injections or treatments and performed routine laboratory tests

as requested.

. Serviced patients on in-patient units

. Monitored vitals, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure,

weight and height and recorded information into patients' charts.

. Assisted with every management and coordination of nursing units.

. Assisted with transfers, discharges and admissions of patients.

. Demonstrated courteous and professional behavior and ability to use

nursing process and decision making skills relative to all situations.

. Assisted with clerical functions as requested.

Education and Professional Training

1985-1989 Vashon High School (Diploma - General Studies)

1993-1994 Missouri College for Medical Assisting

2003-2004 Forest Park Community College (Nursing)

2008-2009 Enrolled in Certified Professional Coding Course

2013 Allscripts Achievements (History Builder, Order Training, Profile

Training, Order Detail Training, Charge & Growth Chart Training,

Medication, Managing the Problem and Problem Details Training)

2014 Epic Training

Certifications:

CPR Certification

Medical Assistant

Nominations

Washington University Orthopedics, Team Work - 2010-2012

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