Medical Assistant Patient Care
Resume:
Casey Beard
Bunker Hill, WV ***** • 540-***-**** • *******@*****.***
Professional Summary
I feel as if I am a highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels who is a team player and always willing to learn from my other co-workers, peers and help wherever needed. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision.
Detail-oriented professional looking to find a workplace that is team-oriented, dedicated to patient care.
Skills
Well versed with Physical Exams as well as being skilled in performing EKGs, administering vaccines, staple/suture removals, orthopedic bracing as well as casting and providing and/or ordering correct equipment such as wheel chairs, crutches, rollator, walker, etc. Provided wound care whether it be from edema, burns, surgical procedure check-up or colostomy needs.
Experienced medical assistance from newborns to elderly.
Proficient with multiple EMR systems such as LabCorp and EPIC.
I take pride in my clinical abilities to communicate and empathize with medical staff, patients and their families.
Organization, time management, multi-tasking and team work is a trait that I hold to be very important to complete tasks and perform patient care to the best of my abilities.
Work History
Medical Assistant/Family Practice Lead, 08/2019 to 05/2023
Selma Medical Associates – 104 Selma Drive
Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Assisted physicians and nurses with clinical procedures following safe practices.
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure, weight, pulse and oxygen readings.
Documented patient information in EMR and prepared paperwork for medical staff.
Monitored office procedures to correct problems and implement proactive improvements for better patient flow for 15 Physicians/Extenders in total plus all nursing staff for all of Family Practice.
Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms whether it be intramuscular, subcutaneous or drawing and administering COVID vaccines for Family Practice and Internal Medicine.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Accessed EPIC, Labcorp and Genesight for all physicians. Scheduled and monitored all Pre-Operative procedures and results.
Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted for all of Family Practice nurses, Physicians and Extenders to perform every day duties and ensure patients had all necessary supplies if needed such as: all orthopedic supplies, suture/staple removal kits, all procedural necessities for the physicians/extenders, oxygen/nebulizer supplies, UNNA boot supplies and all vaccines from newborn to adult to travel vaccines.
Assisted physicians with minor surgeries (including correct labeling of biopsy and specific site) including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments using the autoclave every evening.
Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus. Scheduled and coordinated STAT imaging and referrals for all specialties.
Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
Met operational targets consistently by guiding and motivating medical assistant team to effectively handling administrative and clinical needs.
Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
Medical Assistant, 03/2008 to 11/2013
Winchester Gastroenterology Associates – Winchester, VA
Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations for such a large, busy practice.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies. Updated all medication and pertinent information provided by the patient.
Assisted the physician during all Colonoscopies, Endoscopies and Liver Biopsies by noting specific sites, size of mass/polyp found and description of what was found whether benign or with the possibility of something more significant such as malignancy.
Initiated all medication prior authorizations as well as coordinated all STAT testing, imaging and referrals that were pertinent to the patient and their health.
Performed Breath Tests and capsule studies to rule out Gastrointestinal concerns.
Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
Education
No Degree: Nursing
Blue Ridge Community And Technical College - Martinsburg, WV
Managed a 3.6 or higher GPA
Completed all pre-requisites for the RN program
Received Medical Billing and Coding certificate in high school.
High School Diploma: 05/2004
Musselman High School - Inwood, WV
References
Dr. Paige Patterson, MD: 540-***-****
Dr. Allison Wasser, MD: 540-***-****
Dr. Samer Hawari, MD: 540-***-****
Danielle Chatelain, PA-C: 571-***-****
Amanda Welbourne, PA-C: 540-***-****
Valerie Cooper: 540-***-****
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