Medical Assistant Physician

Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 15 years of experience in fast-paced settings.

Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.

Skills

EMR / EHR

Indirect Patient Care

Prioritizing stat orders

Monitoring patient progress

Medical office administration

Patient Assessments

Electrocardiographic rhythm recognition

Lab equipment operation

Point of care testing

Direct Patient Care

Phlebotomy

Emergency procedures understanding

CPR

Assisting with physical exams

Simple dressings

Compassionate

Christie Cook

Certified Medical Assistant

Address Grand Prairie, TX

Phone 972-***-****

E-mail *************@*****.***

Emergency room procedures

Patient-focused care

Laboratory maintenance

Adaptable

Efficient and reliable team player

Work History

Feb 2020 -

Current

Medical Assistant

Community Med Urgent Care, Haslet, TX

Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy. Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.

Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.

Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.

Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation. Offered age-appropriate patient care before, during and after exams. Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills. Attended required training, education and meetings. Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments. Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.

Obtained accurate medical histories from patients, highlighting critical information.

Prepared initial patient charts for admission.

Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.

Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment. Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.

Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions. Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient- focused, engaging and compassionate environment.

Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.

Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms. Assisted physicians in follow-through of care.

Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately.

Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.

Nov 2010 -

Dec 2019

Patient Care Technician

Mercy Hospital & Medical Center, Oklahoma, OK

Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.

Organized medical charts for patients by assembling new admission pages and adding appropriate pages to charts.

Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records. Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking classes in subjects to improve Direct Patient Care.

Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.

Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.

Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.

Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team efficiency.

Assisted patients with activities of daily living under guidance of Floor Nurse. Collected and transported Blood and Urine specimens to prepare for lab testing. Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery. Education

Aug 2008 -

Nov 2010

CMA: Medical Assistanting

MedVance Institute - Grand Prairie, TX

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