Frances Elam

Chase City, VA *****

adu1bc@r.postjobfree.com

+1-434-***-****

To obtain a position within the medical field that is meaningful and challenging which also contributes to

my daily knowledge and growth as a medical professional. Work Experience

Registered Medical Assistant

Sentara Healthcare - Chase City, VA

September 2018 to Present

• Assist physicians and other providers with exams and procedures

• Call or fax prescriptions to pharmacies

• Change dressings

• Clean and maintain instruments and medical equipment

• Collect data about previous health, medical and surgical history from patients

• Collect specimens for lab tests

• Document in paper or electronic medical records

• Enter data from monitoring and tracking systems such and vaccine and medication refrigerators, sterilization devices and other quality or safety data

• Manage specialty referrals

• Measure patients vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, pulse and temperature), height and weight

• Order medical and office supplies and medications

• Perform in-office lab tests

• Perform specialized testing such as EKGs, vision screening and hearing tests

• Provide patient education as directed by the doctor or other provider

• Remove staples and stitches

Office Services Specialist

Lunenburg Health Department - Lunenburg County, VA May 2014 to September 2018

Issue eWIC card

Registers patients for services (scheduling appointments)

Provides quality customer service in accordance with the Virginia Department of Health's 'Code of Ethics'.

Pulls and prepares charts prior to clinic, including verification of Insurance

Assist in posting encounters

Reviews and file charts after clinic

Files labs

Answer telephone

Assists applicants in completing sewerage disposal applications

Serves as Deputy Register for Vital Records

Medical Records

Nursing Assistant

Team Nurse - South Hill, VA

December 2013 to May 2014

Registered Medical Assistant

Assisted disable adults in their homes or centers

Helped with personal care.

Submitted daily aide sheets.

General upkeep of patient's living space.

Registered Medical Assistant

Paths Community Medical Center

September 2012 to October 2013

Take vital signs, chief complaint and review patient medical history.

Administer injections, blood-work and set up procedure tray for provider.

Perform EKG, order vaccine and refill medications for patients.

Heavy use of telephone for getting prior authorizations, referrals and pharmacy calls.

Other duties as instructed.

Medical Records

Registered Medical Assistant

HealthCare on the Square

February 2000 to June 2012

Obtained patient's vital signs, chief complaint and reviewed patient medical history.

Prepared, administered and recorded medications and/or procedures as directed by the provider.

Performed EKG's, administered injections and drew blood.

Prepped exam rooms, ordered supplies and vaccines.

Communicated and documented accurate information with regard to medications, referrals, patient information and scheduling.

Called in medication to pharmacy for patient.

Collected copayments, checked patients in and out, scheduled follow up appointments and verified insurance for different departments.

Heavy use of telephone.

Medical Records

Rehabilitation Aide

Halifax Regional Hospital

October 1999 to February 2000

Assisted the Physical Therapist with the patient's ADL.

Aided in walking patients and helping with their exercise programs.

Answered telephones, ordered supplies and other clerical duties. Certified Nurse's Assistant

Care Advantage

February 1995 to November 1999

Assisted disable adults in their homes or centers.

Helped with personal care and assisted with doctor's appointments.

Submitted daily aide sheets.

General upkeep of patient's living space.

Registration Front Office Assistant

Park West Medical Center

January 1993 to May 1994

Scheduled patient's appointments for various doctors in the medical center.

Set up appointments for pharmaceutical company representatives.

Registered patients upon arrival and prepared charts.

Updated patient information in the computer system.

Medical Records

Community Living Assistant

Community Services of Maryland, Inc

January 1992 to January 1993

Assisted developmentally disabled adults in adapting to living in the community in a residential setting.

Implemented IHPs and helped with daily living skills, personal care and general upkeep of patient's homes.

Dispensed medications as needed.

Accompanied consumers on outings and medical appointments. Office Assistant

Community Services of Maryland, Inc

September 1990 to January 1992

Maintained personnel files.

Kept track of new hire and termination dates for benefit purposes.

Initiated all paperwork and fingerprinting of new employees.

Answered telephones and organized the office.

Education

Associate Degree in Medical Assistant

Keiser University eCampus - Fort Lauderdale, FL

March 2007

Associate in General Studies

Southside Virginia Community College - Keysville, VA May 1999 to May 2005

Skills

• Epic (3 years)

• Filing (10+ years)

• Microsoft Word (10+ years)

• Venipuncture

• Phlebotomy

• ICD-10

• Triage

• Medical scheduling

• Medical coding

• Clinical laboratory experience

• Medical billing

• Transcription

• Interviewing

• Medical records

• Medical imaging

• Physiology knowledge

• Medical receptionist

• HIPAA

• Medical terminology

• Specimen collection / processing

• Microsoft Excel (9 years)

• 4G/LTE

• VPN

• Windows

• Medical office experience

• Administrative experience

• Data entry

• Hospital experience

• Developmental disabilities experience

• Organizational skills

• ADLs

• Office experience

• Clerical experience

• Laboratory experience

• EMR systems

• Patient monitoring

• Insurance verification

• Patient care

• Vital signs

• Blood sampling

• Experience administering injections

• Data collection

• Customer service

• Front desk

Certifications and Licenses

Certified Medical Assistant

April 2024

CPR Certification

BLS Certification

AED Certification

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