Medical Assistant

Edith Smith

*** ******* ****** ****, ************, North Carolina 28546

Phone No: + (1) 910-***-**** Email: *****.*.*******.***@****.***

Medical Assistant / Surgical Technician

Versatile and accomplished Certified Medical Assistant / Surgical Technician offering over 18 years of experience in the healthcare industry and possessing strong skills and understanding of clinical and administrative responsibilities.

Effectively providing pre-operative and post-operative instructions to patients and maintaining open channels of communication with office doctors thereby enabling high levels of medical services to patients.

An excellent communicator possessing an innate ability to effectively multitask and work efficiently under pressure and within stringent time constraints. Has the ability to interact effectively with people of diverse

ethnic backgrounds and culture.

Core Competencies

Appointment Scheduling

Preoperative and postoperative scheduling

Surgical Procedures

Patient referrals

Medical Billing Insurance and Coding

Records Management and EHR

Patient Care

Key Achievements

Service Award, Carolina East Medical Center New Bern North Carolina 2013

Service Citation, Surgical Services, US Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune North Carolina 2002

Career Progression

D.L. Mooney Enterprises Mar 2016 - Present

c/o Nurse’sEtc Staffing

Medical Support Assistant

Hours per week: 40

Obtain patient’s medical records following appropriate procedures

Enter admission data into the computer upon patient check-in,enter diagnosis

Complete laboratory and radiology requisitions in accordance with clinic policies

Obtain laboratory and radiology results

Answer telephone and record accurate messages

Transport patients to other clinical areas as needed

Participate in inventory procedures as directed

Genoa, a QoL Healthcare Company

RHA Behavioral Healthcare

Consumer Medication Coordinator Aug 2014 – Mar 2016

Hours per week: 40

Provided service to mentally ill patients seeking financial assistance with receiving medication at minimal to no cost.

Served as patient representative when contacting pharmaceutical companies, adhering to all HIPPA and privacy rules.

Collection of supporting documents for income verification

Completed and processed pharmaceutical forms by mail, facsimile, or online

Responsible for record documentation and filing

Responsible for payment collection and documentation

Maintained monthly patient enrollment reports for statistical purposes.

Eastern Carolina Internal Medicine

Medical Assistant Jan 2010 – Oct 2013

Medical Assistant Jun 2008 – Feb 2009

Hours per week: 40

Monitoring vital signs such blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, and weight.

Responsible for wound care and dressings, and suture removal; assisting in minor surgical procedures.

Scheduling appointments and referrals.

Keeping accurate records of patients' medical history, vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records.

Preparing treatment rooms for patient examinations and ensuring appropriate maintenance of the rooms.

Administering injections and immunizations.

Performing electrocardiograms and Holter monitor placement.

Administering oxygen therapy, spirometry and pulse oximetry as and when needed.

Performing blood draws and processing of lab specimens.

Educating patients on healthcare issues including diabetes, medical supplies and medication usage.

PhyAmerica Government Services

Surgical Technician Oct 2005 – Sep 2006

Hours per week: 40

Served as first or second scrub at operative field with surgeon.

Worked as circulator in the preparation and setup of operative suite prior to surgery.

Responsible for cleanup and disposal of surgical materials following surgery.

Prepared instruments, equipment and appropriate narcotics needed for surgical procedures.

Cleaned and sterilized operating room and instruments after procedure in a timely manner.

Observed and maintained compliance with all OSHA guidelines including hazard communication, MSDS, and PPE requirements.

Performed a variety of administrative tasks such as chart documentation, completing consent paperwork, processing medical clearances in the absence of a nurse, creating daily surgery assignments, preparing patient call back list, and verifying completion on a regular basis.

Assisted and provided services requested/required by the surgeon during a procedure while utilizing aseptic techniques.

Applied proper post-operative dressings to patients and ensured outstanding patient care.

Sneads Ferry Medical Center

Medical Assistant Oct 2004 – Oct 2005

Hours per week: 32

Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, and weight and undertook venipuncture and basic X-rays of patients.

Assisted in minor surgical procedures; scheduled appointments and referrals as and when needed.

Spectrum Healthcare Resources

ENT/ Surgical Technician May 2002 – Jun 2004

Hours per week: 40

Supported surgeons with all surgical procedures in the operating room and clinical area.

Performed initial assessment of patients and monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, and weight.

Scheduled clinical and surgical appointments.

Maintained medical records, patient charts and various surgical and hospital records for medical review on a monthly basis.

C.R. Associates

Nursing Assistant May 2001 – May 2002

Hours per week: 40

Performed and recorded vital signs.

Scheduled appointments.

Maintained clean environment between patients and ensured adequate supply of stocks in exam rooms.

Previous experience of 6 years; commenced career in 1995 and handled a variety of responsibilities in the role of an Ophthalmic Technician at Coastal Eye Clinic

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office Applications

AHLTA

Essentris

Composite Healthcare Computer Systems (CHCS)

Allscripts

Touchworks

Academic and Professional Credentials

Associate’s Degree in Medical Office Administration Spring 2017

Craven Community College

Associate’s Degree in General Education (Cum Laude) May 14, 2016

Craven Community College New Bern North Carolina

Associate’s Degree in Applied Science Medical Assisting (Magna cum Laude) Dec 2007 – Jul 2008

Miller-Motte Technical College, Wilmington, North Carolina

Certificate in Phlebotomy, Coastal Carolina Community College Oct 1994

Diploma in Surgical Technology Sep 1991

Coastal Carolina Community College

Certified Nursing Assistant, Coastal Carolina Community College Dec 1989

Personal Details

Nationality : American

Marital Status : Single

Driving License : North Carolina

Languages Known : English

References available upon request

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