Linda Cremen

Certified Medical Assistant

Associated Orthopaedics

Johnson City

05.2005 - Current

Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedural preparations.
Maintained patient records and ensured accurate data entry in electronic systems.
Collected vital signs and documented measurements for patient assessments.
Provided patient education on treatment plans and medication usage as instructed.
Scheduled appointments and managed patient flow in a busy clinic environment.
Sterilized instruments and maintained cleanliness in examination rooms and workspaces.
Coordinated communication between patients, physicians, and medical staff effectively.
Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
Answered patient calls promptly and directed inquiries to the appropriate department when needed.
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
Maintained accurate records of patient visits including diagnosis information, treatment notes, prescriptions.
Assessed, documented, and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
Ensured that all equipment was functioning correctly prior to use during patient examinations or treatments.
Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
Provided support to patients by helping them fill out forms and answering their questions about health care services.
Contributed to office operations by triaging patients by severity of medical complaint.
Obtained insurance authorizations for prescribed medications or treatments for patients in need of financial assistance programs.
Assisted with scheduling patient appointments and follow-up visits.
Documented notes during patient visits.
Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
Contacted medical facilities to schedule patients for admission.
Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
Processed orders for medical supplies and lab equipment.

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