Medical Assistant Patient Care

TD Toren Deberry

Olivebranch, US ***** 662-***-****

**************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

Dedicated administrative professional well-versed in communication and team building. Knowledgeable in medical terminology and scheduling. Ready to bring 33 years of relevant work experience to team.

Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.

Experienced Medical Assistant with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality. Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 33 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.

SKILLS Diagnostic Testing

Rapid Strep Testing

Clinical Applications

Multi-Line Telephone System

Operation

Social Perceptiveness

HIPAA Compliance

Updating Medical Records

Medical Histories and Vital

Statistics

Operating EKG Equipment

Coordinating Drug Refills

Blood and Tissue Collection

Routine Laboratory Testing

Wound Care

Cleaning and Organizing

Injection Administration

Completing Insurance Forms

Proper Waste Disposal

Electronic Health Records

Medical Terminology

Answering Questions

Reading Comprehension

Patient Examination

Family Medicine

Continuous Quality Improvement

(CQI)

Skin Pricks

Lab Specimens and Collections

Processing Specimens

EPIC EMR

Medication Side Effect Knowledge

Telephonic Triage

Blood Chemistry Analysis

Preliminary Testing

Electronic health records

Patient Assessments

Payment collection

Insurance claims

Diagnostic equipment expertise

EMR / EHR

PH testing

Suctioning

Using a centrifuge

Electronic Charting

Invoice Statements

Administering Immunizations

Holter Monitoring

Supporting Daily Living Needs

Direct Patient Care

Phlebotomy

CPR

Respiratory therapy functions

WORK HISTORY CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT 10/2022 to CURRENT ShelbyCounty Health Dpt 814 Jefferson

Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment. Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history. Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills. Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.

Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted

Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens

Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs

Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly Performed or scheduled preventive maintenance on equipment to promote longevity of use, troubleshooting technical issues and coordinating repairs Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments

Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary

Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms

Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations

Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing

Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight

Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing

Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing

Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed

Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician

PCT1 04/2022 to 10/2022

Fresenius Kidney Care Southaven Southaven, MS

Assistant offering knowledge of network security at desktop, server and internet levels

Established in assessment, counseling, medication and treatment consultations, lab work, documentation, and treatment administration Skilled in supply management, field management, and aseptic techniques Professional who is friendly, adaptable, and collaborative in devising satisfying solutions to complex problems

Overall morale and productivity are boosted by experience in policy development and staff management procedures

HIPAA facility, and standards are all mastered, as is operating in high-volume, high-stress environments

Recognized on regular basis for outstanding performance and contributions to then industry's success

Proven leadership, operational excellence, and organizational development skills, as well as thorough understanding of business Dedicated to learning, growing, and succeeding in industry With compassion and attention to detail, and is skilled at addressing patient needs

Problem resolution

Supervision

Team building

First Aid/CPR

Organization

Team management

Communications

Patient services

Customer service

Medical laboratory procedures

MS Office

Process improvement, Assisted patients with daily activities under supervision .

Cross-checked patient identifying information against records to maintain strict security, safety, and regulatory standards

Kept track of important patient data and relayed it to healthcare staff in order to improve treatment planning and delivery

Improved skills by actively participating in employee training and enrolling in classes to improve skills

Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to Nurse

Gave patients care based on their physical, psychological, educational, and safety needs

Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff, and other hospital department staff to provide high levels of customer service and teamwork Gathered, evaluated, and set up surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment, both sterile and non-sterile

Provided personal care, and ambulation to patients Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and improve procedure results Offered immediate assistance to assess needs and provide care in both emergency and routine paging situations

Disinfected equipment with appropriate cleaning products to reduce risk of infection after each patient transport

Maintained aseptic and unobstructed field throughout [dialysis] procedures Use knowledge of tech to assist in diagnosis and treatment of injuries, diseases, and other acute and chronic issues.

CERTIFIED REGISTERED MEDICAL ASSISTANT 01/2016 to 03/2022 Gastro1 Memphis, TN

Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and improve office operations

Immediately informed [Medical Assistant of any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment Assisted with duties such as setting up and operating specialized medical equipment and apparatus for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures

Scheduled [100 or more] patient appointments over course of month. Gathered all relevant information and calculations to assist physician in interpreting results

Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens

Worked to improve office efficiency by coordinating charts, filling out insurance forms, and assisting patients with variety of needs Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment.

Used quality controls to monitor test accuracy

Updated inventory, expiration, and vaccine logs in order to keep tracking documentation up to date.

Did clerical work like word processing, data entry, phone answering, and filing

Documented vital signs and medical history

Helped patients prepare for X-rays, EKG suture removal, and dressing changes

Educated patients on medications, procedures, and treatment plans Improved patient outcomes by educating them about procedures, medications, and other doctor's instructions

Collected patient information for billing and insurance filing by gathering forms, copying insurance cards, and [Action]

Worked with medical and administrative staff to keep environment patient- centered, engaging, and compassionate

Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills Explained procedures to them to reduce patient anxiety and increase cooperation

Followed all necessary procedures to keep patient's radiation exposure to minimum

Directed patients to exam rooms, answered questions, and helped doctors prepare for exams

Gathered information about client medical history, including medications, symptoms, and allergies.

Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations

Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing

Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing

Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs

Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments

Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms

Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment Tested and recorded blood glucose levels

Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes

Prepared initial patient charts for admission

Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight

CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT 11/1988 to 10/2015

MedTemps Memphis, TN

Greeted patients and inquired about their well-being since their last visit Was in charge of supervising and managing clinical team nurses, and support staff on daily basis

Went to all of mandatory training, education, and meetings Assisted with duties such as setting up and operating specialized medical equipment and apparatus for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures

Collected patient information for billing and insurance filing by gathering forms, copying insurance cards,

Maintained good communication between department heads, medical staff, and governing boards by attending board meetings and synchronizing interdepartmental functions

Did vitals and glucose testing, as well as assisting with injections and urinalysis

Directed patients to exam rooms, answered questions, and helped doctors prepare for exams

Coordinated with other internal departments and customers to keep operations running smoothly and solve both routine and complex problems Was responsible for patients' safety and well-being Documented vital signs and medical history

Was in charge of private and MCR billing, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, as well as ensuring that proper procedures were followed

Developed departmental goals, objectives, performance standards, policies, and procedures with skill

Worked closely with management team to make necessary improvements and meet needs of residents

Worked with nursing staff to process patients and direct them to appropriate departments

Gathered histories, vitals, and current complaints through patient interviews

Gathered information on medical history, drug history, complaints, and allergies of clients

Prepared lab specimens of blood, urine, stool, and sputum for diagnostic evaluation.

EDUCATION Associate of Science 2016

Independent University, Salt Lake City, UT

Assisting 1991

Concorde Career College, Memphis, TN

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