Medical Assistant

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Portland, OR 97203 • 503-***-**** • adj183@r.postjobfree.com Detail-oriented and knowledgeable Medical Assistant skilled at completing patient-facing and office-based tasks by applying strong multitasking and organizational abilities. Independent worker with extensive medical experience and fastidious nature dedicated to optimal patient care. Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures

Phlebotomy

Efficient and reliable team player

Assisting with physical exams

Simple dressings

Vital signs monitoring

Specimens collection and processing

Adaptable

Patient Assessments

Emergency procedures understanding

Patient Information Collection

Laboratory Testing

HIPAA Compliance

Medical Assistant, 12/1994 to 12/2000

Thre Womens Clinic Of Vancouver – Vancouver, WA

Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations. Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight. Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation. Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation. Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies. Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills. Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations. Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions. Obtained accurate medical histories from patients, highlighting critical information. Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight. Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation. Monitored tests accuracy using quality controls.

Assisted physicians in follow-through of care.

Collected histories, vitals and current complaints via patient interviews. Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.

Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.

Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms. Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens. Education

Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.

Medical Assistant, 12/1994 to 12/1995

Legacy Health Urgency Care – Milwaukee, OR

Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus. Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies. Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.

Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes. Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation. Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation. Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.

Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.

Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment. Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation. Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms. Submitted prescriptions to pharmacy via phone, fax or web. Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens by checking paperwork. Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.

Concorde Career Institute - Portland, OR

Medical Assistant

Becksford Health Services - Portland, OR

Certified Phlebotomist CPT

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