Medical Assistant
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SONITA FLOYD
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Ph: 757-***-****
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Accomplished and energetic Certified Medical Assistant with a solid history of achievement in OB/GYN. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Areas of expertise include patient education, excellent customer service and extensive knowledge of clinical and administrative procedures.. Triage of incoming patients by
obtaining vital signs, chief
complaints, reconcile medication list,
reconcile allergies and prepare
patient for the visit.
Obtain all pertinent records and test
relating to the current visit- ED
records, CT reports and consult
report.
Assist physicians with examinations,
to include post-operative wound
care, assist with minor office
procedures and educate patients
regarding proper care and follow-up.
Some travel to other satellite offices
may be required.
Prepare exam rooms for patient
visits, restocking of the clinical area
and exam rooms. Sterilize
instruments when used and maintain
medical equipment.
Appropriately document
interventions in the electronic
medical record.
Assist providers in assessing
barriers in care management for
specific diseases such as, Diabetes,
HTN etc.
Obtain medical records from other
medical facilities.
Complete all tasks assigned to an
individual team (as well as covering
for other MA's who may be
temporarily absent).
Triage patients phone
messages/calls and document
appropriately in the patients medical
record.
Give injections prescribed by the
physician.
Refill prescriptions as prescribed by
an physician.
Assist physicians with examinations
and procedures.
Give patient education.
Certified Medical Assistant OB/GYN Dec 2007 -Sep 2017 EasternVA Virginia Medical School Norfolk,
Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies. Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies. Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician. Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician. Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.
Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures. Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses. Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission. Change dressings on wounds.
Set up medical laboratory equipment.
Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms.
Greet and log in patients arriving at office or clinic. Schedule appointments for patients.
Inventory and order medical, lab, or office supplies or equipment. May 2000 -Oct 2007
Norfolk, VA
Certified Medical Assistant OB/GYN
Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center
Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies. Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies. Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician. Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician. Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.
Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures. Education
Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses. Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission. Change dressings on wounds.
Set up medical laboratory equipment.
Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms.
Greet and log in patients arriving at office or clinic. Schedule appointments for patients.
Inventory and order medical, lab, or office supplies or equipment. Apr 1998 -May 2001
Virginia Beach, VA
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sentara Virginia Beach Assisted Living
Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff.
Issue medications from dispensary and maintain records in accordance with specified procedures.
Observe and influence patients' behavior, communicating and interacting with them and teaching, counseling, or befriending them.
Administer oral medications or hypodermic injections, following physician's prescriptions and hospital procedures.
Encourage patients to develop work skills and to participate in social, recreational, or other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships.
Take and record measures of patients' physical condition, using devices such as thermometers or blood pressure gauges.
Develop or teach strategies to promote client wellness and independence. Aid patients in performing tasks, such as bathing or keeping beds, clothing, or living areas clean.
Chesapeake, VA
Apr 1997
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate
Sentara Personnel Services
Norfolk, VA
May 1996
Medical Assistant Diploma
Tidewater Tech
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