Medical Assistant Patient Care

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Objective: Experienced medical assistant seeks position providing direct and indirect patient care in busy medical office.

MAJOR QUALIFICATIONS

• NRCMA and CPR Certified

• Computer: MS Office/Outlook/Word/Excel

• In-depth knowledge of medical terminology

• Familiar with ICD-10 and CPT coding

CLINICAL EXCELLENCE

● Phlebotomy techniques

● Injection administration

● Vital signs

● Minor surgeries assistance

● Examination support

● Drug screening

● ECG, Spiro and Bone Density

● Patient/family education

● Medications dispensing

CLERICAL SKILLS

● Insurance verification

● Patients’ file maintenance

● Records maintenance

● Appointments scheduling

● HIPPA Compliance

● Insurance com. liaison

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Village Internal Medicine Group – Plano, TX November 2016 – Present

Answered phones and schedule patients. Interviewed patients and documented basic medical history. Arranged laboratory services. Assisted during medical examination and procedures. Called in prescriptions to pharmacy. Submitted prior authorization for upcoming procedures. Administer injections. Prepared and cleaned treatment rooms and medical instruments. Inventory. Completed referrals and prior authorizations for medications. Supervised 3 employee per shift. Performed in-house testing including: rapid strep, HCG, Flu testing and glucose testing.

LuminCare – Mckinney, TX January 2016 – January 2017

Scheduled new patient appointments, inventory, rooming patient and charting. Checked vital signs, assisted doctor with procedures, obtained medical/family history and chief complaints. Answered phone calls. Performed urinalyses, throat cultures and worked ECG/Spirometry. Responsible for stocking exam rooms and sample closet.

Internal Medicine Associates of Plano – Plano, TX October 2008 – January 2016

Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes. Helped physicians examine and treat patients by assisting with instruments, injections and suture removal. Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools. Escorted patients to examination rooms and prepared them for physician exams. Ensured HIPAA compliance. Educated patients about their treatments. Performed lab tests and communicated results. Served as a liaison between patients and physicians to assist patients in understanding their treatment plans. Provided necessary health education training for patients. Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information.

EDUCATION

BS: Psychology and Child Development Dec 2015

The University of Texas at Dallas

Associate of Science May 2012

Richland Community College

Medical Assistant Diploma Oct 2008

High Tech Institute

High School Diploma May 2017

South Garland High School

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