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JENNIFER BLAIRE MERRITT

adusei@r.postjobfree.com 706-***-**** Columbus, United States 31907

Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering 17+ years of experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Documentation Procedures Expert

Professional Bedside Manner

Inventory and Supply Management

Understands Medical Procedures

Proper Sterilization Techniques

Advanced Anatomy Knowledge

Wound Care and Irrigation

HIPAA Compliance

Operating EKG Equipment

Check-In and Check-Out Procedures

Clinical and Operational Judgement

Procedure Assistance

Examination Preparation4

Pharmacy Relations

Updating Medical Records

Patient Relations

Multitasking and Prioritization

Medication Administration

Elite Family Medicine Columbus, GA

Medical Assistant

10/2019 - 10/2022

Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.

Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions. Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.

Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.

Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.

Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.

Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.

Continental Carbon Columbus, GA

Accounting Specialist/Accounts

Receivable Specialist

03/2016 - 03/2019

Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.

Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.

Assessed data and information to check entries, calculations and billing codes for accuracy.

Reduced financial discrepancies by accurately managing accounting documentation.

Checked figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper codes.

Summary

Skills

Experience

Sorted documents, matching supporting invoices to procurement documents and verifying invoices for payment.

Southeast Regional Medspa Columbus,

GA

Front Office Support

02/2013 - 02/2016

Maintained positive working relationships with fellow staff and management.

Assisted organizational efforts by filing, entering data and answering phones.

Performed accounting or financial analysis.

Scheduled service and changed and ordered toner to keep printers and copiers functioning.

Maintained front desk to provide positive first impression. Coordinated support to facilitate general office operations. Horizons Diagnostics Columbus, GA

Medical Assistant

02/2008 - 02/2010

Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.

Documented notes during patient visits.

Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.

Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.

Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions. Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.

Hughston Clinic, PC Columbus, GA

Medical Assistant/Administrative

Assistant

01/1996 - 01/2008

Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments for diagnostic, surgical and consultation services.

Cooperated with Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance providers to resolve billing issues.

Scheduled patient appointments, accounting for physician availability and optimal patient loads.

Created and maintained accurate and confidential patient files according to regulatory mandates.

Answered phone calls to provide assistance, information and medical personnel access.

Triaged incoming patients by assessing conditions and modified schedules to handle more severe concerns quickly.

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