CATHERINE GARDNER
BARTLETT
Summary
Compassionate Medical Assistant with expertise in patient care, appointment coordination, and medical record management. Committed to enhancing patient experiences and supporting healthcare teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
MOGA
BARTLETT
10.2020 - Current
- Assisted healthcare providers in conducting patient examinations and treatments.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Educated patients on medication procedures and care plans to promote understanding.
- Educated patients on medications, procedures, and instructions to promote adherence and understanding.
- Cleaned medical equipment according to established procedures and safety standards.
- Prepared examination rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing supplies.
- Coordinated patient appointments and follow-up visits, ensuring timely access to care.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Managed patient records through electronic health record systems for improved accuracy.
- Participated in team meetings to identify workflow improvements and enhance patient outcomes.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Changed wound dressings to prevent infection and monitor healing progress.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Participated in team meetings to identify workflow improvements and enhance patient outcomes.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
MGCC
Gulfport, MSSkills
- patient assessment
- medication administration
- vital signs measurement
- lab specimen collection
- electronic health records
- patient scheduling
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- EMT CERTIFICATION
Timeline
Medical Assistant
MOGA
10.2020 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
MGCC