Medical Assistant Records
Resume:
Clarissa Gregory
**** ** ***** **** ** #A Lawton, Oklahoma 73505. Mobile 580-***-**** email: **********@*****.***
Objective:
I am looking for a full-time position as a Certified Medical Assistant. I can work responsible and perform clinical and administrative duties in all areas of the medical practice.
Summary of Qualifications:
I am able to work professionally and competently in support of and with a Medical doctor. Can quickly and successfully triage patients with care and courtesy, move them into designated rooms and prep patients for exams. Write and call in prescriptions for patients. I am proficient in managing the process of contacting insurance companies for prior authorizations. Have knowledgeable of the processing procedures using the ICD-9 code for insurance verification. Adept at logistics management: stocking and inventory management pertaining to critical supplies for the office staff and the doctor. Capable of confirming consent forms are properly signed and documented in support of prior procedures. Proficient and able to ensure records are properly filed and prepared for the next day’s work schedule. Professionally able to answer office phone calls, receive messages and assist patients as needed.
Work History:
Medical Assistant
Medexpress Urgent Care, Jan 2016 - Present
Complete provider orders per clinical functions by position.
Triage patients to include taking and recording vital signs and patient history.
Assist patient as needed with walking, transfer, specimen collection, exam preparation, etc
Complete occupational health testing including such services as urine drug screens, breath alcohol testing, hair testing and physicals.
Apply the use of logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions to problems.
Ensure the well being of patients and for providing a positive, supportive environment for patients and other staff.
Compete patient referrals daily
Assist the provider with calling patients and informing them of normal lab and imaging results reviewed by the provider.
Complete EMR documentation and paper based documentations for all assessments and procedures.
Maintain HIPAA at all times.
Welcomed and greeted all patients new and establish to the center. Registered patients and answered inquiries and directed them to the appropriate personnel .and/ or area.
Answered multi- phone lines, filing, faxing, scanning documentation, and completing daily patient callback.
Discharged patients, assists office stastay off, collect insurance information, verified and updated patients demographic, process payments and post patients balance in their account.
Regional Area Director/Program Director
Great Plains Improvement Foundation, INC, Feb 2013-July 2015
Plan and schedule programming and event coverage, based on, time availability, and other factors, such as community needs, ratings data, and viewer demographics.
Coordinate activities between each agency, located in Altus and Frederick, OK, such as health fairs program and distribution.
Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in broadcast news, sports, or programming.
Monitor and review programming to ensure that schedules are met, guidelines are adhered to, and performances are of adequate quality.
Check completed program logs for accuracy and conformance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations and resolve program log inaccuracies.
Office Manager
Hope Family Clinic, Lawton, OK, May 2012 – Jan 2013
• Direct or coordinate the supportive services department of a business, agency, or organization.
• Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Set goals and deadlines for the department.
• Acquire, distribute and store supplies.
• Analyze internal processes and recommend and implement procedural or policy changes to
Improve operations, such as supply changes or the disposal of records.
• Plan, administer and control budgets for contracts, equipment and supplies.
• Monitor the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well-maintained.
• Hire and terminate clerical and administrative personnel.
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems
• Oversee construction and renovation projects to improve efficiency and to ensure that facilities meet environmental, health, and security standards, and comply with government regulations.
Medical Assistant
Phillip Chiropractor, Lawton, OK, Feb 2012- Mar 2012
Administered emergency and routine treatment; assisted with outpatient and inpatient care, also
• Maintained health records and clinical files
• Assisted with nursing care of patients including medical examinations
• Captured and recorded patient vital signs
• Captured and recorded patient vital signs
• Performed routines admission tests
• Assisted with treatment of patients with common diseases
• Provided emergency medical care
• Input data and updated patients information using electronic medical records and ICD-9/CDT
Coding
• Performed x-rays of the cervical and lumbar area on new and establish patients
Medical Assistant
Prompt Care, Lawton, OK, Apr 2011 – Feb 2012
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties include: Scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.
Collected and recorded patient payment, and performed daily financial intake and prepared the financial journal for next day business. Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical record results in medical records.
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
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.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
Authorize medication 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.
Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.
Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
Input data and updated patients information using electronic medical records.
Medical Assistant
Heart & Vascular Center, OK, May 2008-June 2011
Conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic purposes.
Monitor patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to notify the physician if something appears wrong.
Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
Observe gauges, recorders, and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of
Cardiovascular system.
Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or change in patient responses.
Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.
Attach electrodes to the patients' chests, arms, and legs, connect electrodes to leads from the
electrocardiogram (EKG) machine, and operate the EKG machine to obtain a reading.
Adjust equipment and controls according to physicians' orders or established protocol.
Prepare and position patients for testing.
Check, test, and maintain cardiology equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation.
Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing
Medical Assistant
Prompt Care, Lawton, OK, May 2005 – October 2007
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician.
Administrative duties included but not limited to:
Scheduling appointments, maintained medical records, input billing and coding diagnoses for insurance purposes.
Collected and recorded patient payment, and performed daily financial intake and prepared the financial journal for next day business.
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.
Authorized medication 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.
Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.
Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing. Input data and updated patients information using electronic medical records.
MDS Coordinator
Crestview Nursing Home, Lawton, OK July 2002 – October 2002
Point of contact for family members of residents, communicated with family about care of their resident family members, also:
Performed administrative duties in support of residents
Prepared and maintained records of client/resident progress and services rendered to client
Recorded changes in client condition to manager or supervisor Participated in case reviews Consulted with patient care team to evaluate overall care plan
Performed continuing evaluations of clients to help ensure patient needs were met successfully and that a continuous review process was in place to adjust patient care as needed for comfort and success of the patient.
Education
Martin Luther King High School, Phila. PA 1982 Academics
Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond KY 1984 Business Administration
Medical Assistant S.T.T. Lawton OK 1998 – 1999 Nursing
EMT Vo-Tech, Lawton, OK 2000 – 2001 EMT
Continuing Medical Education Lawton OK 2005 – Present
Capella University continuing studies Healthxare Management..2015-presents
Certificates and Licenses
Medical Assistant Certification September 1999
GPTECH School, LPN course, June 2010- Feb 2011
This is a functional resume. All gaps in work history will be explained and reference will be furnished upon request.
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