Medical Assistant Certified
Resume:
Christine Brown
Certified Medical Assistant
Las Vegas, NV 89156
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Very motivated to achieve permanent employment with a reputable company. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Certified Medical Assistant
Quick Fix Urgent Care-Las Vegas, NV
June 2022 to August 2022
(Broke my arm at work, terminated a month after my return) Use of PulseCheck UrgiChart EMR System. Properly explain our policy of not taking insurance and educate the potential patient on how they can submit to their insurance for reimbursement on any charges that they may have to pay upfront. Take and record a patient’s height and weight, vital including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation. Conduct visual acuity testing, urine dipstick, rapid strep, throat culture and wound culture. Perform phlebotomy and iSTAT. Administer oral or intramuscular (IM) medication under the direct supervision of the medical provider. Perform next day follow up phone calls to patients under the direction of the medical provider. Assist the front desk staff by answering telephones, greeting patients, scheduling referral appointments, filing paperwork and updating medical records. Clean the exam rooms between patients. Anticipate the needs of the provider based on patient complaint and have supplies ready. Keep the waiting room tidy including rearranging and wiping down chairs and side tables, sweeping the floor, keeping the bathrooms properly stocked with paper products and soap. Be a supportive team player for all urgent care center co-workers. PCA Personal Care Assistant
Visiting Angels-Las Vegas, NV
August 2020 to September 2021
work with disabled or elderly people, usually in their homes. Responsibilities include doing housework, administering medication, helping clients with bathing and grooming, offering companionship, running errands, and preparing meals. Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy Instructor
Platt College-Lawton, OK
September 2017 to February 2019
Taught medical assistant classes that covered medical law and ethics, medical terminology, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology of the human body, computer software, medical billing, medical insurance. ICD-10 AND CPT CODES.
Responsible for teaching and supervising clinical and diagnostic screening procedures to include venipuncture, EKG, vital signs, finger pokes, UA's, pregnancy tests, blood sugars, and injections. Designed, administered, and graded examinations to assess achievement of course objectives Medical Assistant
Cameron University-Lawton, OK
June 2015 to September 2015
Working in the Student Wellness Center
In my defense, as I feel I am a good medical assistant, I did not have complete training when my supervisor had an accident as a lot of task switching happened. I was let go due to not performing all the duties expected of me, but yet was not taught completely. Release of Information Specialist
Medi-Copy Services, Inc-Lawton, OK
December 2013 to July 2014
Southwestern Medical Center
Retrieve patient medical records for physicians, technicians, or other medical personnel. Protect the security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained. Release information to persons or agencies according to regulations. Review records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations. Plan, develop, maintain, or operate a variety of health record indexes or storage and retrieval systems to collect, classify, store, or analyze information. Train medical records staff. Process patient admission or discharge documents
Office Administrator
Resource Center for Students with Disabilities-Henderson, NV January 2010 to October 2012
Provide MA and RCSD program support in person and on the phone by explaining the disabilities application process and reviewing basic forms for completeness. Provide customer service to office visitors and callers Answer RCSD phone line (ext. 2180)
Manage RCSD email account
Perform RCSD and MA data entry assignments and review and edit reports related to data entered. Contact and maintain files of service providers (Type well, Captionist, Interpreters, etc.)
Compile and maintain list of note-takers
Create student testing calendar
Maintain records of RCSD students' files in accordance with agency policies and procedures. Locate and supply information by students using various internal files. Maintain accurate records of all students receiving RCSD services, including intake forms, medical documentation, test schedules, contact information, and accommodation letters Perform secretarial duties in support of RCSD Director and MA Program Specialist to include travel arrangements, purchasing and staff appointment scheduling. Manage and coordinate schedule and calendar for Director Make travel arrangements for Director
Prioritize and distribute incoming mail
Type, format, produce and duplicate RCSD or MA reports, correspondence and other documents using word processing, spreadsheet and associated business software. Coordinate with RCSD and MA staff to ensure information is current and accurate Develop, convert, and update all forms to electronic formats Other duties as assigned including but not limited to preparing mailings and searching specific sites on the Internet for information as directed.
Initiate maintenance requests to IT using KBOX
Reserve meeting space in RCSD for training, presentations, committee meetings, etc. Purchase and maintain office supplies
Freelance Graphic Designer/Web Site Maintenance
Scarlet Fever Designs
May 2005 to January 2011
Web page construction and design on a consultant basis. Logical and physical design of web sites performed, including JavaScript and HTML coding, frames, and some submission forms, have also made brochures and flyers for assignments in college.
Perform graphic design and creation of logos, GIF/JPG images and Macromedia Flash animation, utilizing a variety of tools. Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, InDesign Certified Medical Assistant
The Orthopedic Institute of Henderson-Henderson, NV December 2003 to November 2006
Use of AllMeds EMR System. I was responsible for triaging patients prior to the doctor seeing them. I would apply and remove casts and splints. I performed dressing changes and staple and stitch removal. I also advised patients prior to surgery on what to expect and how to prepare, as well as taking patient calls regarding post operative questions and concerns. I was also responsible for creating patient information forms on the computer and integrating them into the electronic medical record program. I created and implemented the use of several office forms. I frequently used Microsoft Excel to organize my authorizations and blood draws. I was responsible for authorizations for insurance companies for all imaging procedures and surgeries. Using ICD-10 and CPT CODES. Certified Medical Assistant
Helena Orthopedics Clinic
March 2003 to December 2003
I was responsible for rooming and triaging the patients, applying and removing casts and splints, applying dressing changes, and removing stitches and staples. I took patient calls with questions and concerns. I also scheduled diagnostic scans and surgeries for the patient. I was responsible for getting insurance authorizations using ICD-9 and CPT CODES.
Certified Medical Assistant
Northern Arizona Orthopedics
January 2001 to October 2002
I was responsible for rooming and triaging the patients, applying and removing casts and splints, applying dressing changes, and removing stitches and staples. I was involved in patient care pre and post surgically regarding questions and patient education. I also scheduled diagnostic scans and surgeries for the patient
Medical Assistant Externship
Dr. Castro OB/GYN-Phoenix, AZ
April 2000 to June 2000
Assisted gynecologists/obstetricians with clinical and clerical tasks such as patient education, examination preparation, taking vitals, recording patient medical histories, performing electrocardiograms (EKGs), drawing blood and patient intake. Prepped sterile tray for pap smears and pelvic exams. Administered birth control injections. Scheduled appointments using an EMR. Scheduled off site exams such as ultrasounds. Maintained patient files.
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design and Multimedia Westwood College of Technology
2006 to 2008
AAS in Medical Assistant
Apollo College
1999 to 2000
Skills
• CPR
• Teaching
• Microsoft Word
• EMR
• Scheduling
• Patient Care
• Vital Signs
• CPR Certified
• Receptionist
• Venipuncture
• Filing
• EKG
• Injections
• CPT Coding
• ICD-10
• Physiology Knowledge
• Anatomy Knowledge
• Phlebotomy
• Medical Coding
• Medical Records
• Insurance Verification
• Medical terminology
• Computer skills
• Math
• EHR systems
• Medical terminology
• Medical records
• EMR systems
• Front desk
• Vital signs
• ICD-10
• Clerical experience
• Anatomy knowledge
• Customer service
• Documentation review
• Laboratory experience
Certifications and Licenses
Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA)
September 2019 to September 2024
CPR Certification
First Aid
August 2020 to August 2022
CCMA Certification
Licensed Lab Assistant
August 2022 to August 2024
Able to administer PCR and Antigent Covid Tests. Able to administer medications under the supervision of the nurse practitioner on duty. Able to perform flu, pregnancy, mono tests, blood glucose tests and urinalysis tests.
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