Medical Assistant/front desk receptionist

Professional Summary

Skills

Work History

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**** ********** ***, *****, ** 95376 • 209-***-**** • *******@*****.*** Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Strong ability to multitask and prioritize workloads with little or no supervision. Detail oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team building skills to deadline-driven environment. Experienced Medical Assistant with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality. Effective Medical Assistant able to adapt easily to changing environments and demands.

Monitoring patient progress

CPR/First Aid certified

Completing insurance forms

Infection control and aseptic procedures

Simple dressings

Direct patient care

Specimen collection and analysis

Payment collection

Patient scheduling

Medical records management

Patient assessments

Efficient and reliable team player

Using a centrifuge

Data entry

Regulatory compliance

Ambulating and repositioning patients

Electronic health records

OB/GYN procedures

Patient privacy

CPR

Charting and clinical documentation

Compassionate

Indirect patient care

Compassionate caregiver

Emergency procedures understanding

Assisting with physical exams

Adaptable

Maintaining liquid nitrogen tanks

Patient-focused care

Point of care testing

Medical Assistant, 07/2015 to 06/2019

John Muir Health – Walnut Creek, CA

Collected all pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs

Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus

Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions

Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens Monitored Pregnancy, Urine, Rapid strep tests accuracy using quality controls Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment

Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to Doctor

Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records Ensured collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier Submitted prescriptions to pharmacy via phone, fax or web Assisted physicians in follow-through of care

Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing

Participated in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities Measured patient pulse oximetry

Gathered forms, copied insurance cards and [Action] to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing

Offered age-appropriate patient care before, during and after exams Tested and recorded blood glucose levels

Escorted patients to examination rooms

Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history

Collected histories, vitals and current compliants via patient interviews Obtained accurate medical histories from patients, highlighting critical information Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy

Welcomed patients and inquired about wellbeing since last treatment Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly

Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted

Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies

Attended required training, education and meetings Entered patient, procedure and equipment into computer system Measured patient spirometry

Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician Medical Assistant, 05/1998 to 06/2019

LIVERMORE MEDICAL CLINIC – Livermore, CA

Monitored patients' response to dialysis therapy and reported any unusual findings to nurse supervisor

Welcomed patients and inquired about wellbeing since last treatment Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician Compiled necessary documents for surgical billing packages Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment

Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly

Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted

Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms Obtained accurate medical histories from patients, highlighting critical information Ensured collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies

Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy

Assisted physicians in follow-through of care

Offered age-appropriate patient care before, during and after exams Escorted patients to examination rooms

Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing Measured patient spirometry

Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation Measured patient pulse oximetry

Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediaetly to Doctor

Identified test discrepancies

Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing

Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs

Tested and recorded blood glucose levels

Participated in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight Submitted prescriptions to pharmacy via phone, fax or web Collected histories, vitals and current compliants via patient interviews Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens Attended required training, education and meetings Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions

Monitored Pregnancy, UA and rapid strep tests accuracy using quality controls Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history

Collected all pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations Medical Assistant, 09/2005 to 05/2016

SUTTER DELTA MEDICAL CENTER – Antioch, CA

Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation Monitored Pregnancy, UA and glucose tests accuracy using quality controls Assisted physicians in follow-through of care

Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted

Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies Ensured collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to [Job Title]

Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history

Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions

Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations Escorted patients to examination rooms

Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment

Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies

Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms Documented vital signs and health history for [Number] patients every [Timeframe] Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy

Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens Obtained accurate medical histories from patients, highlighting critical information Collected histories, vitals and current compliants via patient interviews Documented all maintenance and repairs in timely fashion Welcomed patients and inquired about wellbeing since last treatment Tested and recorded blood glucose levels

Education

Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly

Attended required training, education and meetings Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations Collected all pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation GED: 1978

Tracy High School - Tracy, CA

ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL ASSISTANT, 1997

ANDON COLLEGE - Stockton, CA

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