Experience

Cook County Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Medical Assistant

  • Dec 2013 - Present

  Medical  CPR certified  Interviewed patients and measured vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height as well as recorded information on patient’s chart.)  Prepared and administered injections/vaccines(ex: Testosterone, B-12)  Performed blood draws/other laboratory specimens, logged the specimens and prepared them for testing  Familiar with preparation process for patient examination in the treatment rooms  Demonstrate competency in… Show more Medical  CPR certified  Interviewed patients and measured vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height as well as recorded information on patient’s chart.)  Prepared and administered injections/vaccines(ex: Testosterone, B-12)  Performed blood draws/other laboratory specimens, logged the specimens and prepared them for testing  Familiar with preparation process for patient examination in the treatment rooms  Demonstrate competency in various diagnostic procedures and ancillary tests (ex: urinalysis, EKG testing and hematology  Skilled in preparing patients for specialty exams  Comprehend and explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physician’s instructions to patients utilizing medical terminology  Ensured proper sanitation techniques were practiced on medical equipment and examination rooms Administrative  Trained and experienced in Medical Insurance Billing and Coding (ICD-9 and CPT)  Organized physician schedule/remind patients of follow-up appointments  Scheduled appointments, maintained medical records and preformed billing and coding procedures  Front office support included answering and transferring calls, and assisting with patient inquires  Comfortable with proper medical records management and the internet  Experience performing patient triage procedures prior to physician’s arrival  Received payments and created records and receipts for services Customer Service  Developed ongoing patient relationships enhancing physician and office loyalty  Conducted detailed demonstrations to new patients on proper completion of all required documents  Strong attention to detail and meeting patient needs for complete satisfaction  Communicated with insurance carriers to verify insurance and proper payments  Greeted patients and ascertained what each customer wants or needs  Ability to aid physicians to examine/treat patients Show less Medical  CPR certified  Interviewed patients and measured vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height as well as recorded information on patient’s chart.)  Prepared and administered injections/vaccines(ex: Testosterone, B-12)  Performed blood draws/other laboratory specimens, logged the specimens and prepared them for testing  Familiar with preparation process for patient examination in the treatment rooms  Demonstrate competency in… Show more Medical  CPR certified  Interviewed patients and measured vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height as well as recorded information on patient’s chart.)  Prepared and administered injections/vaccines(ex: Testosterone, B-12)  Performed blood draws/other laboratory specimens, logged the specimens and prepared them for testing  Familiar with preparation process for patient examination in the treatment rooms  Demonstrate competency in various diagnostic procedures and ancillary tests (ex: urinalysis, EKG testing and hematology  Skilled in preparing patients for specialty exams  Comprehend and explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physician’s instructions to patients utilizing medical terminology  Ensured proper sanitation techniques were practiced on medical equipment and examination rooms Administrative  Trained and experienced in Medical Insurance Billing and Coding (ICD-9 and CPT)  Organized physician schedule/remind patients of follow-up appointments  Scheduled appointments, maintained medical records and preformed billing and coding procedures  Front office support included answering and transferring calls, and assisting with patient inquires  Comfortable with proper medical records management and the internet  Experience performing patient triage procedures prior to physician’s arrival  Received payments and created records and receipts for services Customer Service  Developed ongoing patient relationships enhancing physician and office loyalty  Conducted detailed demonstrations to new patients on proper completion of all required documents  Strong attention to detail and meeting patient needs for complete satisfaction  Communicated with insurance carriers to verify insurance and proper payments  Greeted patients and ascertained what each customer wants or needs  Ability to aid physicians to examine/treat patients Show less