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0-5 years of experience
Obtained vital signs and patient information for inclusion into patients EMR file
- Triaged and roomed patients, prepared exam and procedure rooms for examination of patients, chaperoned and assisted physicians with female patients during pap smears and pelvic exams.
- Administered injections, performed EKGs, X-rays, pulse oximetries, TITMUS 2A vision screenings, urinalysis, strep and pregnancy tests.
- Obtained patients medical records from hospitals and physician’s offices for physician’s review.
- Cleaned and stocked exam rooms daily, ordered, stocked and maintained supplies, observed & adhered to HIPAA regulations.
0-5 years of experience
Communicated with patients before their initial visits through scheduling and afterwards for follow up appointments
- Directed incoming calls to appropriate staff and departments, coordinating communication between multiple offices
- Provided efficient and caring client service by greeting patients, sensitively preparing them for procedures, and assisting doctors
- Maintained clinic flow by smoothly and quickly escorting patients to designated labs and offices according to their individual needs
- Designed and implemented organization tools utilizing office technology in order to track and restock supplies more systematically
- Ordered supplies, analyzed medical records for accuracy and completeness, and computed procedures in a streamlined manner
0-5 years of experience
Worked diligently with two (2) internists and one (1) nurse practitioner to provide positive patient flow and efficient office visits.
- Answered phone calls and returned patient phone calls; called in prescriptions under direct supervision of the doctor.
- Tracked supplies and office demand, keeping the office adequately supplied for day-to-day situations.
- Administered injections/EKGs/tests per doctor’s orders.
10+ years of experience
Organized and planned scheduling for a medical suite consisting of over 20 physicians
- Acted as supervisor of medical assistants which required efficient employee scheduling
- Ordered office and medical supplies crucial for efficient office operations
- Conducted HMO site visits and reviewed records
0-5 years of experience
Performed patient care skills, vital signs, ECG’s, laboratory procedures, injections, and phlebotomy
- Performed various medical administrative and clinical duties
- Assisted physician with variety of clinical procedures
- Reviewed patients medical history and current medications
0-5 years of experience
Checked in 25-30 patients daily while verifying insurance information using the Practice Fusion software system.
- Maintained patient’s medical information using the Electronic Health Record.
- Assist patients in preparing for physician’s exam.
- Prepare exam rooms before and after patients visit, ensuring the instrument and environment is clean.
- Ensure that all related patients appointments are provided in a timely manner and coordinated to patient convenience.
0-5 years of experience
Obtained patient history
- Documented exam in EMR
- Assisted physician and physician’s assistant with surgical procedures.
- Maintained pathology log in compliance with CLIA and OSHA regulations
- Answered incoming calls from patients answering questions and providing lab and pathology results.
- Trained new employees
- Performed monthly OSHA and CLIA training.
- Ordered and maintained medical supply inventory for the office.
0-5 years of experience
Worked for a Internal Medicine Doctor as a medical assistant.
- Collected and documented patient information.
- Assisted with triage phone calls and gathered all information for the doctor.
- Perform preventive maintenance as needed.
0-5 years of experience
Set up patient paper charts, entering into a paper file or an electronic file patient information and chief complaint, collected urine samples, HGB, vital signs, administering vision and hearing tests, stocked exam rooms with all supplies and monitored and maintained medical equipment in each exam room.
- Set up patient in an exam room and provided them with proper gown and draping for the Doctor or PA. Assisted the Doctor or PA with procedures and administered OTC medications as well as taught patients how to use medical equipment.
- Helped train office staff on EMR system.
- Clinical Experience at Norwalk Hospital, Willows Pediatrics, Soundview Medical Associates, Norwalk Community Health Center, Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County, Women’s Health of CT, Surgi- Center of Fairfield County, Center for Women’s Health
- Prepared clients for exam, obtained vital signs, performed in-office lab procedures & EKG, assisted with medical procedures, basic front desk functions including billing.
0-5 years of experience
Proficient in administering injections, ( I.M)., and drawing blood.
- Patient care to include vital signs, (blood pressure, and pulse, and weight.
- Front desk, answering phones, preparing new files and filing.
- Reinforce weight loss program to the patient as determined by the physician.
- Performed EKGs for the Physician Assistant.
- Maintained supplies, stocked and cleaned.
- Collected and labeled blood specimens.
0-5 years of experience
Charted vitals; prepared, processed, and filed labs.
- Administered, recorded, and monitored proper immunizations.
- Monitored and maintained patient history records.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures.
0-5 years of experience
Demonstrated proficiency in taking patient medical histories and vital signs documenting/updating pertinent health information
- Scheduled Patient Appointment, provide patient with written instructions to include dates and times of appointments and surgery
- Assisted in removing patient IV’s, screen telephone calls for referral to physician
- Participated in basic administrative and clinical medical office duties such as answering phones, patient registration, discharge, referral, billing, faxing, copying and scanning documents
- Assist doctor in Procedure Room by using the Fluoroscope to help guide during procedure
- Assist with the intake and recovery intake on the surgical side of clinic
- Stocked, ensured the cleanliness, sanitation of exam room
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, staff and physician
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for re-stocking rooms, providing care, and writing physician referral letters.
- Received patient’s calls on a multi- line phone system and took patients intake, including vitals and medical history
- Scheduled appointments for patients
- Venipuncture’s, and prepared lab specimens to be processed
0-5 years of experience
Served as a private healthcare provider and ensured optimal client care and smooth daily functioning.
- Efficient handling of client’s administrative duties (e.g., answering phones, scheduling appointments, maintaining clients personal medical records, and bookkeeping)
- Focus on the health concerns of client, and communicated to clients primary physician these concerns.
- Demonstrated proficiency in taking clients vital signs, as well as in performing wound care, and proper medication distribution.
- Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation of client’s home, and medical equipment.
- Reacted calmly and effectively in emergency situations, and added a personal, caring touch that immediately put client at ease.
6-10 years of experience
Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
- Provided pre- and post-operative care.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Collects patient specimens and data.
- Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications.
0-5 years of experience
Roomed patients, took vitals, gave injections and performed blood draws daily.
- Testing: UA’s, HCG, strep, vision screening, DOT, EKG’s, Spirometry, and Hemoccult
- Surgical tray setup and assisted physicians with non-emergent surgical procedures
- Minor radiological procedures
- Prepared patients for exams and X-Rays
- Charted patient notes, called in prescriptions and scheduled appointments
0-5 years of experience
- Total patient care for stroke victims in their home, during hospitalizations, and medical appointments
- Communicated with professionals i.e., physicians, RN’s, physical therapists to resolve patient medical issues and continue coordination of care
- Administered medications and injections as taught in CMS education
- Administered physical therapy as instructed by PT’s for positive patient outcomes
- Administered open wounds and administered diabetic skin care for positive patient outcomes
- Owned and managed small business for 18 years
0-5 years of experience
Rotated working front desk duties to include: using electronic medical records to make appointments, register/discharge patients, verify insurance, take payments, and answering multiple phone lines
- Enhanced clinical skills by giving injections and drawing blood on children and adults, taking vital signs, performing EKGs, assisting with yearly women exams
- Process and coordinate referrals for outside test directed by the physician
- Apply dressing changes and collect specimens
- Keep exam rooms clean and stocked
0-5 years of experience
Work various temporary assignments for different Medical Offices- Primary Care, OBGYN, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, ENT, and Chiropractic.
- Various duties, like taking vitals, performing EKG’s, complete tray set ups of implements for different specialties, injections, blood Phlebotomy, urinalysis, dip sticks, strep tests, nebulizer treatments, hearing and vision tests, wound care
- Call to schedule and confirm appointments
- Triage patients
- EMR: Allscripts, Epic, SOAP, Amazing Charts, Care360.
- Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of examining rooms, complete inventory.
0-5 years of experience
Served as a key member of interdisciplinary healthcare team for a busy family medical practice. Assisted MDs and RN team in ensuring optimal patient care and smooth daily functioning of office.
- HIPAA Compliance Officer: Ensure compliance with State and Federal laws and protection of the agency’s health records
- Consistently praised for efficient handling of administrative duties (e.g., answering phones, scheduling appointment, maintaining medical records, patient processing, billing and bookkeeping) that allowed doctors and nursing staff to focus on the health concerns of their patients.
- Demonstrated proficiency in taking patient medical histories and vital signs, as well as in performing venipuncture, injections and various diagnostic procedures and ancillary tests (e.g., EKGs, immunoassays, chemistry analysis, hematology, urinalysis, and sigmoidoscopies).
- Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all facilities, exam rooms and equipment.
- Reacted calmly and effectively in emergency situations, and added the personal, caring touch that immediately put patients at ease.
- Phlebotomy, Communicated with local pharmacies to fill patient prescriptions, wound care, suture removals, and provided transportation for patients and daily sanitizing.
0-5 years of experience
Triaged patients
- Collected blood and vitals
- Performed EKG, Ear irragations, gave injections and performed other orders the Dr ordered.
- Answered telephones, emails and faxes
- Front/Back Office Experience
0-5 years of experience
Prepares examining areas and patients for examination, procedure or treatment by a provider or authorized practitioner
- Obtains vital signs and records patient’s medical history and other relevant data
- Assists provider with patient examinations, treatments and/or procedures
- Administers injections or assists with treatments/procedures under direction of authorized practitioner
- MA Internship University of Minnesota Physicians – Minneapolis, MN July 2014- August 2015
0-5 years of experience
Assisted physicians and RN in healthcare activities
- Demonstrated proficiency in taking patient medical histories and vital signs, as well as in performing venipunctures, injections and various diagnostic procedures and ancillary tests (e.g., EKGs, chemistry analysis, hematology, and urinalysis).
- Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all facilities, exam rooms and equipment.
- Consistently praised for efficient handling of administrative duties.
- Assured comfort and timely attention to all patients
0-5 years of experience
A key member of a healthcare team for a busy Neurology practice. Assist a team of MDs, PAs and RNs, in ensuring optimal patient care daily.
- Patient and Appointment Preparation: Prepare examination rooms for patient visits, including cleaning, sterilizing and stocking of supplies.
- Escorted patients to exam rooms, obtained pertinent information to be documented in there EHR, which included vital signs, height and weight, past medical history, medications, and current chief compliant of office visit. My goal – maintain optimum patient care.
- Assisted the nurse with pharmacy e-scripts and callbacks for clarification on scripts daily with follow up phone calls to the patients to confirm prescriptions were taken care of.
- Daily scanning of patient’s labs, x-rays, medical records, office notes and other test results into the patient’s EHR prior to their appointment for the providers viewing during the patient’s visit.
- Assisted the Providers (physician, PA, NP) with minor procedures such as (lumbar punctures, acupuncture and Botox).
- Collect lab specimens (blood draws, urine, and saliva) as needed for the provider.
0-5 years of experience
Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Tested and recorded blood glucose, hemoglobin, and urinalysis levels
- Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies
- Preformed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing
- Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs
- Provided a comforting and soothing environment
0-5 years of experience
Performed EKGs, measured vital signs, and other patient care activities
- Collected gynecological specimens for testing and diagnosis
- Sterilized all medical equipment via OSHA mandated techniques
- Performed various administrative duties, including coding and scheduling
6-10 years of experience
Assisting physician with minor office procedures such as gtube removals, flexible sigmoidoscopy, suture removals, injections, and vital sign taking.
- Provide administrative support services with scheduling patients, processing and billing all hospital procedures.
- Responsible for answering a multi-line phone system and relaying messages, pre-certify tests with insurance companies, ordering prescriptions with pharmacies.
- Registering new patients and updating existing patient’s profiles.
- Process payments, and giving excellent customer service to all patients whether on the phone or in person.
- Handled difficult consumers with a high success rate.
- MS Word, MS Excel, medical software, credit card processing.
- ICD-9, CPT
0-5 years of experience
Coordinated chemotherapy and radiation treatments
- Performed hospital admissions
- Scheduled major and minor surgeries for two locations
- Obtained prior authorizations for treatments and procedures
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for rooming patients for 2 providers and scheduling their follow-up appointments upon leaving the clinic
- Assist with administering injections and minor surgical procedures
- Front office duties such as answering phone and scheduling appointments
- Responsible for stocking and maintaining supplies and cleanliness of my providers exam rooms
- Responsible for ordering X-Rays for new patients prior to seeing the provider
0-5 years of experience
Roomed patients and recorded vital signs
- Maintained and updated medical patient charts
- Worked with both electronic and paper charts
- Assisted physicians with ordering PET scans and other imaging
- Assisted physicians in making referrals to other specialists
- Drew patient labs through patient ports and PICC lines.
0-5 years of experience
Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, small procedures
- Record Patients’ medical history via paper charts and EMR
- Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician, vaccinations in pediatrics and adults, perform EKG’s, ear and eye lavage.
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physician instructions to patients.
- Perform general office duties, such as triage calls, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms.
0-5 years of experience
Demonstrates proficiency in taking vital signs as well as performing diagnostic procedures
- Complimented by office manager for the ability to maintain patients’ privacy when processing medical records, authorizations, referrals and booking radiology studies
- Professionally greet and gather patients’ medical history upon arrival in a timely manner
- Handle all prescription calls for the doctor and physician assistant
- Ensures a clean environment for patients prior to exams and procedure
- Provide an aseptic environment in the removal of sutures and staples after a surgical procedure
0-5 years of experience
Obtain accurate vital signs, and prepare patients for needed procedures or examinations.
- Enter in accurate vital signs and notes into LMR system.
- Phlebotomy, including labeling, and preparing specimens for transport to laboratory.
- Assist Providers with aseptic technique procedures such as suturing, suture & staple removals, and incision & drainages.
- EKG, cerumen removal, orthopedic splinting, and casting.
- CLIA waved testing, HCG urine pregnancy, rapid strep, and clinitek urine analysis.
- Cleaning & stocking of exam rooms.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for maintaining a clean, functional environment through regular cleaning of equipment, exam rooms and storage areas.
- Utilizes back office equipment such as but not limited to bladder scanner, flow rate machine, ultrasound/biopsy machine, bladder biopsy machine, autoclave, cystoscopes and biopsy gun.
- Performs urinalysis as necessary.
- Monitors daily schedule to facilitate a smooth patient flow.
- Works EMR Desktop, returns phone calls, provides needed information or takes messages when appropriate.
- Prepares necessary forms for authorizations of medications and/or x-rays.
0-5 years of experience
Triage of Cardiac Patients for Cardiologist
- Performed 12 lead ECGS
- Obtained blood via venipuncture for cardiac labs
- Ordered various cardiac test for physician
- Entered various test results into computer using nextgen computer system
- Administered various Cardiac Medicines per Physician orders
0-5 years of experience
Efficiently handle administrative duties (e.g., answering multi line phone, scheduling appointments (EMR), referrals, ins.verification, co-pays, maintain medical records, patient processing)
- Demonstrate proficiency in taking patient medical history and vital signs, as well as perform various injections, venipuncture blood draw, diagnostic procedure and ancillary test (e.g., Urine cultures, Urine pregnancy test, NST) for patients of four providers. Rx refill request.
- Assist with various in office procedures (ie: Biopsies, contraceptive inserts)
- Perform various in office procedures (e.g., Contraception inserts/ removal & biopsies)
- Responsible for lab orders, call back of lab results, and triage voice mail msg’s
0-5 years of experience
Administration of medications such as influenza vaccine and application of LMX.
- Obtaining basic vital signs on patients blood pressure, height, weight, o2, respirations, orthostatic vital signs
- Excellent customer service skills. Able to communicate well with families and patients
- Clinic Prepping, electronic and manual.
- Efficiently room patients and maintain a great clinic flow.
- Excellent EPIC and CIS skills
0-5 years of experience
Took patient vital signs: weight, height, temperature, pulse, blood pressure
- EKGs and phlebotomy
- Input patient data into computer, and verified patient medications
- Stitches and staples removal, order labs, and assist with guided injections
- Assisted with acupuncture and Botox injections
6-10 years of experience
Assisted in hormone replacement education
- Assisted physicians with different surgical procedures such as Her Options, Novasure, Mirena placements, Essure, and Adiana
- Nurse Triage which included sending patients for Doppler Studies and level 2 ultrasounds
- Postpartum counseling, Nutrition Counseling
- Insurance approvals for in office and outpatient procedures and surgeries
- Medication refills with prior approval from physician
0-5 years of experience
- Provided medical administrative services for the students attending the Maritime Law Enforcement Academy and United States Coast Guard members.
- Maintained medical records to include filing and screen medical questionnaires.
- Assist in preparing insurance forms for medical billing purposes and ensure forms are accurate and complete.
- Performed bookkeeping and billing support services in support of medical patients and performed weight and height measurements for patients.
0-5 years of experience
Medication Administration of daily for sixty-five residents
- Assessment of PRN medications requested by residents
- Correctly documenting medication administration records
- Performing daily vital signs on ordered patients
- Correctly documenting intake and output of each resident
- Documenting and monitoring daily activities and incidents that occurred during my shift
0-5 years of experience
Made referrals for diagnostic testing and specialists
- Performed Strep, Influenza, Mono, Glucose, and Urine dipstick testing
- Roomed patients
- Took vitals and health history
- Helped provider with duties and procedures
- Called patients with lab results
- Answered incoming calls
0-5 years of experience
Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
- Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
- Record patients’ medical history, vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records.
- Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians’ instructions to patients.
6-10 years of experience
Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients and verify patients’ critical information for Physicians
- Inventory and order medical supplies
- Check in patients and check out patients handling cash and credit forms of payment
- Hands-on experience to determine patients’ vital signs, venipuncture and ECG
- Prepares new patients’ medical charts with proper information and official techniques
- Notify the Medical Assistant when a patient is ready to be examined
0-5 years of experience
Greet patients at front desk.
- Inputting and verifying insurances and taking co-pays.
- Filing of charts and scanning documents into electronic charts.
- Answer phone calls, schedule appointments and take messages for providers.
- Assist patients to examining room and take vital signs (weight, height, blood pressure, temperature and heart rate.)
- Administer injections and vaccines (B12, Kenalog, PPD, TDAP, Pneumovax, Fluvirin)
- Note all patient’s medication & process prior authorizations.
- Take inventory of all samples given by pharmaceutical representatives and of samples given to patients.
0-5 years of experience
Check in and out patients, schedule appointments; Allscripts, EPIC
- Room patients, collect, organize patient history, allergies, patient vital signs
- Collect urine drug screens, breath alcohol tester, order lab tests Allscripts
- Scan patient medical documents, perform medical transcription
- Compute ordered prescriptions and medication reconciliation, call or fax to pharmacy
- Perform insurance prior authorization and prepare and stock clinic for scheduled appointments
- Place and intercept phone calls, act as a liaison with families