Qualifications and Areas of Expertise

• Trained to take medical histories, record vital signs, explain treatment procedures to patients, and assist during examinations
• Skilled in laboratory techniques, clinical and diagnostic procedures, pharmaceutical principles and medication administration
• Experienced in collecting and preparing lab specimens, performing basic lab tests, disposing of contaminated supplies, and sterilizing medical instruments
• Experienced in office practices, patient relations and medical law and ethics
• Able to put patients at ease and explain physician instructions
• Trustworthy and responsible – respect confidentiality of patient records, etc.
• Good communication skills, able to read, write and comprehend medical terminology
• Good grammar, spelling and math skill to perform related clerical and secretarial duties
• Ability to interact with others in a diplomatic and courteous manner on the telephone and in person
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a variety of personalities and work styles
• Knowledge of various medical software applications

Experience

Fairmont Diagnostic Center Pasadena, Texas 2006-Present
Medical Assistant

• Act as a liaison between clinic office staff and technologists
• Act as main liaison with clinical staff and radiologists
• Copies exams from the PACS environment to CD’s for patients when requested
• Distribute patient reports
• Correlates, distributes exams and interpretations/reports
• First point of contact for referring physicians in relation to reports delivery
• Explain procedures, preps, answers telephones, and obtains patient assessment information
• Processes requisitions via radiology management system
• Coordinate requisitions, other relevant forms, and patient film jackets
• Coordinate jackets and other patient information to physicians
• Manage film library in Radiology Information System
• Communicate with physicians to keep them updated on cancellations, no shows
• Act as liaison between technologists and IT department for any issues related to units
• Serve as a back-up for schedulers when needed
• Communicate with reading radiologists to ensure images and reports are done in a timely manner.

Jack York, MD Denton, Texas 2002-2006
Medical Assistant

• Assisted in the assessment of patient needs by taking vital signs, blood pressure, patient history, medication listing, and determining chief complaint
• Completed all necessary documentation in the patient’s medical record in accordance with practice’s charting policy
• Prepares equipment and assists physicians with medical treatments, exams and medical procedures
• Administers prescribed oral medications and gives intramuscular and subcutaneous injections
• Arranges for specialized consultations and appointments for testing as ordered by the physicians

Randal Mitchell, MD Dangerfield, Texas 1996-2000
Front desk/Medical Assistant

• Performed front desk duties and general MA duties as assigned
• Room patients, gather vital signs, record medical history/symptoms/reason for visit for physician
• Perform electrocardiograms
• Administer allergy tests, immunizations
• Confer with patient to explain treatment procedures
• Prepare patients for examination, assist physician with examination as needed

Jennifer Nordan, MD Dangerfield, Texas 2000-2002
Medical Assistant

• Obtained and documented basic health information including history, chief complaint and vital signs
• Prepared patient for exam and/or procedures and assists as needed
• Answered phones, took messages, called in patient prescriptions under the direction of the physician and documents accordingly in patient’s chart
• Coordinated appointment scheduling, lab, x-ray scheduling, surgeries, admissions, and hospital procedures
• Completes charge sheet for patient visits

Education

Associate Degree: Medical Assisting, Plaza College, Jackson Heights, NY