Medical Assistant Office

Veronica Gerald, RMA

**** ******** **. ** 919-***-****

Washington, DC 20018 ***************@*****.***

PROFILE

Registered Medical Assistant

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Studied the function of major body systems, administrative processes, and received hands on training in various

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diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

Five years of relative experience as a Caregiver providing quality service for all clients

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Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

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Good attention to detail, proficient at running and handling office equipment

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KEY SKILLS

Specimen collection urine, butterfly method of blood drawing

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Experienced in blood drawing, taking vitals, and giving injections

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Performing EKG's, TB injections and glucometer testing

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Infants growth chart and head and chest circumference

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Medical terminology and medication administration

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Good organizational skills charting, documenting and filing

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Proficient typing and computer skills

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EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Medical Assistant, Potomac Physicians, Annapolis, MD (07/2014 – 08/2014)

Checked EMR system (Life Bridge Centricity) on regular basis for new patients

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Entered patient vitals, demographics, history, and chief complaint into the electronic database

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Obtained patients vitals, conducted testing (EKG’s, ABI’s), administered injections (B12, allergy, flu and vaccines)

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peak flows, spirometry, and finger sticks

Assisted with procedures such as PAP smears, ear irrigations, vision screening, audio screening, urinalysis, strep

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tests pregnancy tests and then informed the Dr. that the patient was ready to be seen

Medical Assistant/Referral Coordinator, Potomac Physicians, Laurel, MD (09/2014 – 11/2014)

Utilized the Aprima System to handle referrals and other requests coming from various offices

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Tracked prior authorizations from patient’s insurance companies for things like MRI’s CT Scans etc.

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Maintained medical records for patient’s, updated charts, composed invoices and accepted co payment

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Answered phones when needed, scheduled and confirmed appointments

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Interacted with patients to discuss reason for visit and also worked in back office (Clinical) 3 days a week with the

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Doctor

Medical Assistant, Reliance Health Services, Washington, DC (05/2013 09/2013)

Answered phones, scheduled and cancelled appointments, checked patient in and out of system, sent and

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received faxes, pulled and filed charts, verified patient insurance

Completed lab forms for patient and referrals for various procedures to be performed at an outside facility

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Roomed patients, took vitals, entered patient demographics, history, and complaints in electronic system,

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Assisted Doctor with minor patient procedures in office: EKG's, knee injections, allergy testing

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PCA/ Caregiver, 2 Caring Hands Home Care, Bethesda, MD (09/2011 03/2013)

PCA/ Caregiver, Cottage Home Care Services, Raleigh, NC (10/2007 5/2010)

Assisted clients with their activities of daily living, assisted in helping them with their grooming and personal

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hygiene, reminded and gave them already prepared medications to make sure they were taken correctly, ran

errands scheduled and took to Doctors appointments, and also performed light cooking and housekeeping tasks

for clients.

EDUCATION

Medical Assistant Diploma, Everest College, Silver Spring, MD (July, 2013)

CPR, OSHA, and HIPAA Certified

Medical Office Assistant Certificate/Diploma, Stratford Career Institute, November, (2010)

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