Medical Assistant Records
Resume:
SANDRA SCHEEL
Kingwood, Texas 77339
713-***-**** (Cell)
***************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Knowledgeable, motivated, and dedicated bilingual CMA professional with over 10 years’ experience working in multi-physician family medical practices who thrives in delivering compassionate, efficient care in a fast-paced environment. Outstanding ability to connect with patients, work collaboratively with care teams at all levels and stay abreast of all current standards and best practices. Experienced in both private physician office and large medical group settings.
Core Qualifications
Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills with the ability to build strong relationships with physicians, physician extenders, staff, and patients.
Remarkable organization and prioritization skills; as evidenced by efficiently handling of administrative duties through (maintaining medical records, implementing EMR process improvements that ensured compliance with HIPPA, CLIA and OSHA regulations and implementing new coding guidelines based on Medicare Advantage regulations, arranging hospital admissions & laboratory services, specialist referrals, managing patient correspondence, billing and bookkeeping); and clinical duties (preparing patients for examination, assisting physicians during exams, blood draws, injections and dressing, performing laboratory tests, instructing patients on medications, specials diets and administration of medications).
Professional Experience
Medical Assistant 10/2020 to Current
MEDICAL CLINIC of HOUSTON, LLP
Serves as a liaison between the patient and physician; as evidenced by helping patients feel at-ease in the office, updating patient’s medical records, reviewing patient’s current medical history and current issues, and communicating those with physician.
Collects blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepares them for testing.
Oversees medical inventory and orders medical and lab supplies and equipment.
Organizes and records patient information, medical history, vital statistics, and all other pertinent documentation.
Serve as a triage MA gathering information from patient to relay to the doctor for medical advice.
Organizes medical information regarding patient for referrals, authorizations, and medication approvals.
Serve as part the hard stick team and the fire team. Help other with difficult blood draws. Help sweep the floors for patients and staff when there is a fire or drill.
Lead Medical Assistant 2/2014 to 10/2020
MILLENNIUM PHYSICIANS ASSOCIATION, PLLC, KINGWOOD, TX
Serves as Lead Medical Assistant for 4 Medical Assistants, 2 Internal Medicine Physicians, and 3 Nurse Practioners, as evidenced by supervising and monitoring clerical and administrative office structure, designing and implementing office policies and procedures, marinating a safe and secure working environment that allows doctors and nursing staff to focus on the health concerns of their patients.
Serves as a liaison between the patient and physician; as evidenced by helping patients feel at-ease in the office, updating patient’s medical records, reviewing patient’s current medical history and current issues, and communicating those with physician.
Organizes and records patient information, medical history, vital statistics, and all other pertinent documentation while efficiently utilizing EMR computer software.
Performs electrocardiograms, venipuncture, and wound dress changes.
Prepares and administers medications as directed by physician, authorizes drug refills and provides prescription information to patients and pharmacies.
Collects blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepares them for testing.
Oversees medical inventory and orders medical and lab supplies and equipment.
Medical Assistant 3/2008 to 2/2014
HOUSTON NORTHWEST PRIMARY CARE, HOUSTON, TX
Responsibilities included efficiently utilizing NextGen Healthcare Information Systems computer software to organize and record patient information, medical history, vital statistics and other pertinent documentation history and personal information for 40+ patients per day.
Performed approximately 10+ electrocardiograms per day.
Collected and prepared various specimens for the lab, such as stool, urine, and blood.
Assisted physician with patient examination and gave patients injections as directed by physician.
Ensured compliance with practice’s quality assurance and control program to help increase patient care and satisfaction.
Medical Assistant, 1/2006 to 3/2008
AIRLINE MEDICAL CLINIC, HOUSTON, TX
Responsibilities included answering telephones, greeting patients, updating, and filing patient medical records, scheduling appointments, arranging hospital admission and laboratory services, prescription refills, patient referrals to specialists and overseeing all correspondence from practice.
Assisted with billing and bookkeeping and assisted patients with completing and filing insurance forms.
Performed electrocardiogram readings and instruction to patients about general care, medicinal procedures, and special diets.
Medical Assistant 7/2004- 1/2006
ORTEGA MEDICAL CLINIC, HOUSTON, TX
Prepared patients for exams took medical histories and vital signs and assisted during exams for approximately 25 patients a day.
Collected lab specimens and performed basic tests,
Input information and updated patient electronic medical records.
Entered more than 2,000 lab radiology and medication orders for Medical and Medicare patients.
Answered telephones, greeted patients, and assisted front office staff as needed.
Prepared and maintained supplies for exam rooms.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Internet applications, and the following EMRs:
Genuis Docs
NextGen
Centricity
Allscripts
Eclinical
Epic
EDUCATION
Certified Medical Assistant, Polytechnic Institute Houston, TX, 2003
High School Diploma, Sam Houston High School Houston, TX, 2001
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