KATRIONNA LEWIS
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
313-***-**** adtum9@r.postjobfree.com Dearborn, MI 48126
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Efficient student with knowledge of electronic claims processing, inventory control and patient relations. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the vacancy at your company. Frequently praised as detail-oriented by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals.
EXPERIENCE
MEDICAL ASSISTANT Drake's Professional Home Healthcare
Canton, MI
September 2022 - Present
Assisted patients with bathing and grooming to encourage personal hygiene.
Helped family members transport patients, teaching methods to lift and re-position.
Recorded patient information, notifying nursing staff of changing or unusual conditions.
Followed procedures regarding infection prevention and control and handling of hazardous waste.
Reviewed individualized care plans to drive continuity and consistency of care.
Prepared beds and changed linens, maximizing patient comfort.
Monitored patient condition by taking measurements of temperature and blood pressure.
Checked and documented patient vitals to decipher changes in progress.
Transported clients and served as support person for doctors' appointments.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT DMC Orthopedic and Sports Medicine
Dearborn, MI
May 2022 - September 2022
Assisted physicians and nursing personnel with injections. phlebotomy, and other patient care procedures.
Cleaned treatment rooms and medical instruments, complying with infection control standards.
Delivered administrative support to physician practices aiding in quality healthcare services.
Monitored supply inventory for low stock and worked with staff to reorder.
Conducted pre-authorizations and referrals to meet third-party insurer requirements.
Scheduled appointments for patients.
Kept financial records and performed other bookkeeping duties, such as handling credit and collections and mailing monthly statements to patients.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT II Planned Parenthood
Ferndale, MI
September 2021 - May 2022
Assisted physicians and nursing personnel with injections. phlebotomy, and other patient care procedures.
Delivered administrative support to physician practices aiding in quality healthcare services.
Stocked supplies and instruments for examination rooms.
Conducted pre-authorizations and referrals to meet third-party insurer requirements.
Documented medical data in patient charts, facilitating accurate records.
Triaged patients and performed vital checks for patient flow facilitation.
Scheduled appointments for patients.
Cleaned treatment rooms and medical instruments, complying with infection control standards.
Collected blood and tissue samples from patients, observed principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT Henry Ford Vaccination Clinic
Detroit, MI
February 2021 - June 2021
Collected medical histories and general health and lifestyle information from patients.
Evaluated patients' vital signs or laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs.
Administered immunizations at community-based clinics and corporations.
Helped patients complete screening forms prior to receiving immunizations.
Assisted with physical set up of vaccination clinics to prepare materials needed for vaccine administration.
Maintained and followed standard safety, environmental and infection control policies and procedures.
Prepared and printed patient handouts and vaccine-related paperwork.
Prescreened patients for illness symptoms prior to admission to vaccination site.
Set up, operated and monitored invasive equipment and devices.
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATOR Healing With Dignity
Remote, MI
April 2019 - February 2021
Scheduled medical appointments for patients.
Posted medical insurance billings.
Compiled and maintained patients' medical records to document condition and treatment and to provide data for research and cost control and care improvement efforts.
Reported significant changes in patient condition to facilitate advanced care.
Delivered administrative support to physician practices aiding in quality healthcare services.
Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate staff.
Performed bookkeeping duties, such as credits and collections, preparing and sending financial statements and bills and keeping financial records.
Completed insurance or other claim forms.
Transmitted correspondence and medical records by mail, e-mail and fax.
Scheduled and confirmed patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries and medical consultations.
Arranged hospital admissions for patients.
Collaborated with departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans and objectives.
Assisted with new hire orientation and employee training.
EDUCATION
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) IN NURSING
Henry Ford College, Dearborn, MI
May 2022
SKILLS
Patient Relations
Inventory and Supply Management
EMR Systems
Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
Bookkeeping Support
Insurance Claims
Electronic Charting
HIPAA Compliance
Referral Verification
Administering Vaccines
Lab Specimens and Collections
Phlebotomy Functions
Vitals Collection and Documentation
Performing EKGs
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
First Aid and Safety
CERTIFICATIONS
Medical Assistant Certification
CPR/BLS Certification