Medical Assistant
Resume:
Patricia Woods
*** ***** **** ( Hampton, VA ***** 757-***-****
Medical Assistant
I'm a creative, results-driven professional offering over 9 years of
medical assisting experience. Seeking to secure a professional medical
assistance position in a reputable medical facility where I can continue to
develop and enhance my hands-on skills and knowledge in the medical career
field.
Areas of expertise include:
Injections Venipuncture Transcription
Hematocrit EKG Vital signs
Sterilization Bookkeeping Medical Records
Urinary drug screens CPR Bilingual (Spanish)
Patient scheduling/education Microsoft Office Suite AHLTA
Medical abbreviations/terminology CHCS1
Professional Highlights
. Ensured patient readiness for medical procedures e.g., injections, Botox,
and EMGs.
. Perform lead duties for back-office staff ensuring optimal patient safety
and excellent customer service.
. Proficient in front desk medical office management for a large, busy
general practice office.
. Prepares clinical examination rooms for daily use and acts as a liaison
between patient and doctor.
. Maintains a working knowledge of medical terminology and interpret
patient's information to physician.
. Bi-Lingual communicator with excellent organizational, time management,
and follow through skills.
Career Profile
Ingenesis (Langley,
Va
11/2012 to 5/30/2014
Medical Tech
Took vital signs and entered them into AHLTA, confirmed purpose of visit,
administered injections under physician supervision, performed ear
irrigations, suture removal and chaperoned whenever needed. Did all
profiles/MEB paperwork for all the active duty military, sanitized and
stocked the exam rooms accordingly at end of each day, answered phones and
took telephone consults for the nurses, checked in patients and verified
identification cards as well as third party insurance, participated in
weekly and monthly training days.
Hampton Roads Ortho & Sports Medicine (Newport News,
Va 8/2012 to 10/2012
Medical Assistant
Prepared procedure room for patients coming in for epidural steroid
injections, prepped the patient prior to procedure, took vital signs,
maneuvered the C-arm during procedure, called in prescriptions to the
pharmacy, and answered any questions the patient may have, gave patient
education prior and post procedure.
Career Profile, Continued
The Royster Group (Ft. Eustis,
VA 5/20
09 to 7/2012
Medical Assistant
Verified patient identification cards and medication sheet, took vital
signs and entered them into AHLTA, confirmed purpose of visit, maintained a
safe and secure environment by establishing and following JC standards and
procedures, designated to train new employees and student externs and
filled out the evaluation form, appointed to screen the VIPs, cleaned
patient exam rooms and stocked them accordingly at the end of each day,
keep my knowledge current by completing on-line trainings and participating
in hospital training days.
Physical Medicine Specialists (Hampton, VA) 11/2006 to 5/2009
Clinical Assistant/Nurse
Triage patients, took vital signs, and prepared patients for procedures
such as injections, Botox, and EMGs. Did all prior authorizations,
referrals, and ordered medical equipment for patients. Ordered medical
supplies for the office, administered random urinary drug screens, called
in patient's prescriptions into the pharmacy, addressed daily messages and
returned patient phone calls, processed charts, discharged the patient and
scheduled future appointments, wrote out the prescriptions for the doctor
to sign, responds to patient's concerns in person or by telephone while
documenting the problem, provided patient education and resolved patient
disputes in an effective and professional manner.
Sentara Medical
Group
4/2004 to 11/2006
Colonial Pulmonary Associates (Hampton, VA)
Patient Care Representative
Checked in patients, verified patient demographics and insurance; took co-
pays, verified all documents were finished correctly, scheduled
appointments, answered multi-line phone and transferred calls to correct
department, pulled charts for next day, verified and filed all pertinent
information accordingly in the chart, in charge of processing medical
records, verified all money and batched out at end of day.
Coliseum Medical Associates
Patient Care Representative
Verified patient address and phone numbers, took co-pays, made sure
insurance cards were current, helped patients fill out any paper work that
needed to be done, answered multi-line phone and transferred calls to
correct department, scheduled pharmaceutical reps appointments for samples,
verified daily cash intake, locked all deposit bags in safe, and batched
out at the end of day.
Coliseum Medical Associates
Certified Medical Assistant
Triage patients, took vital signs, prepared patients for any medical
procedures being done, administered injections, performed EKGs, assisted
physician with physicals and pap smears, gave patients proper medication,
explained patient education, discharged patients and documented charts
accordingly and accurately. Performed as lab technician--drew blood and
collected urine specimens, performed minor tests in-house and distributed
lab results to the physicians. Provided training for assigned personnel,
did referrals, called specialist offices to get office notes faxed,
answered multi-line phone, and took messages for nurses and physicians,
called in prescriptions to the pharmacy and translator for Spanish speaking
patients, filed office notes, lab slip, and insurance information in
medical charts, analyzed, correct codes, and filed patient medical records.
Pulled charts for next day visits, made new charts for new patient.
Patricia Woods
Academic/Professional Credentials
69 Credit Hours Completed, Bachelor Health Care Administration, Saint Leo
University
Associates Degree Liberal Art, Saint Leo University
Certification, Medical Assistant, ECPI University
Completed 180+ hours of training, Coliseum Medical Associates/Internal
Medicine
20 Semester hours, Hillsborough Community College
High School Graduate, Robinson High School
Awards & Certificates:
Certified M.A. (current)
CPR Certified (current)
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