Medical Assistant Resume
Use the following Medical Assistant Resume Example to create a Job Winning Resume
1830 Cedar Lane
Somerville, MA 2143
(222)-408-4266
j.pierce@emailaddress.com
Job Objective:
Seeking a Medical Assistant position in an organization where I can utilize my skills and be an asset to the employer.
Highlights of Qualifications:
Various medical assisting experience
Profound knowledge of various standard lab and medical procedures
Thorough knowledge of medical terminology and ICD-9/CPT coding
Comprehensive knowledge of health care insurances
Proficient with medical practice management information systems and physician office documentation standards
Ability to recognize an emergent situation and seek appropriate assistance
Ability to communicate effectively and establish good rapport with patients and health team members
Skilled at use and maintenance of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
Ability to appropriately interact with patient’s from all economic, educational, social, cultural backgrounds
Professional Experience:
Medical Assistant
Albert Lea Medical Center, Somerville, MA
August 2005 - Present
Responsibilities:
Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures.
Obtained patient vital signs, to include height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration.
Administered intramuscular injections as prescribed by the physician.
Performed phlebotomy and some laboratory testing as assigned.
Explained test procedures to patients and scheduled patients for follow-up tests or treatments as directed by a physician and RN.
Completed various forms as required, to include reviewing charts for accuracy and completeness of necessary data.
Medical Assistant
Colorado Plains Medical Center, Somerville, MA
May 2000 – July 2005
Responsibilities:
Obtained and recorded appropriate information from the patient for the medical record.
Prepared room and patients for examination and assisted during the examination as requested.
Prepared and administered medications per written order by a physician, nurse practitioner.
Authorized drug refills per written order and telephones prescriptions to a pharmacy as appropriate.
Performed phlebotomy and routine quality control monitoring and maintained appropriate records.
Handled specimens appropriately per clinical procedures.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA