Medical Assistant Externship Resume Samples

Description :

1. Worked in Phlebotomy lab in mornings then with Health Techs in Primary Care Outpatient in afternoons.
2. Obtained vital signs, performed venipuncture, capillary puncture, proper draping of veterans, assisted with quality control measures, assisted physician with veteran care.
3. Responded to issues of confidentiality and applied HIPAA rules in regards to privacy/release of information.
4. Incorporated the Patient's Bill of Rights into personal practice and medical center policies and procedures.Completed VISTA training and most of CPRS training.
5. Greeted patients, pulled, prepared & filed patient charts, collected co-pays, roomed patients, measured weight, blood pressure and vitals.
6. Demonstrated proper infection control with cleanliness around the clinic, proper sanitization practices and good personal hygiene.
7. Demonstrated time management, showing up for work early and keeping punctual with patient visits while performing necessary duties around the clinic.

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Entry Level

Education

Associate's

Description :

1. Greeted patient.
2. Verified by name and date of birth.
3. Assessed vitals.
4. Placed patient(s) in exam room.
5. Checked patient into facility's software (Practice Partner).
6. Entered data into software tables (height, weight, bp, etc.).
7. Viewed physician's orders to determine whether labs were needed.
8. Performed venipuncture.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Medical

Description :

1. Researches and obtains all insurance plans and confirms patient benefit eligibility, including patient liabilities, clauses, riders and payers, and secondary payer information and coordination of benefits.
2. Acts as the patient advocate with the patient and/or family members and liaison with the insurance companies toassist in obtaining insurance information.
3.  Reviews and interprets insurance pre-authorization requirements. Ensures proper pre-authorizations havebeen obtained.
4. Completes on-line operations for specific payers to complete the pre-certification process.
5. Provides information to the appropriate HB and PB billing specialist to ensure accurate billing for current and future treatment services.
6. Secures documentation of insurance liability via internal and external resources.
7. Resolves discrepancies by contacting patients, family members, and employers.
8. Maintains and expands knowledge base of on-line applications used for determining eligibility for Financial and Patient Assistant programs
9. Determines the extent of liability for insurance plans, coordination of benefits and financial responsibility.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Medical

Description :

1. Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all facilities, exam rooms and equipment.
2. Filed charts in alphabetical order and got charts for next day visits.
3. Used the computerized spirometer.
4. Used the EKG machine.
5. Did pediatric physicals.
6. Did height, weight, checked blood pressure, and temperature.
7. Checked pulse and respiratory rates.
8. Prepared B12 shots.
9. Learned how to call for referrals.

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Entry Level

Education

Bachelor's In Allied Health

Description :

1. Responsible for assisting the physician and/or Advanced Care Practitioner (ACP) with patient care, patient intake at office visit, documentation, vaccine and medication administration, clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks.
2. Assists with appointment scheduling and maintaining medical record.
3. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and/or geriatric population of patients, as pertinent to the scope of the specialty of the office setting.
4. Pre-visits planning with provider and care team.
5. Follows the patient intake/rooming work in place at the practice.
6. Assists with reviewing medication history and updating medication list.
7. Assists with satisfaction of pertinent health maintenance requirements.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Certificate

Description :

1. Performed general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms.
2. Greeted and logged in patients arriving at office or clinic.
3. Scheduled appointments for patients.
4. Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
5. Set up medical laboratory equipment.
6. Collected blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, logged the specimens, and prepared them for testing.
7. Prepared and administered medications, as directed by a physician.
8. Operated x-ray, electrocardiogram (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
9. Helped physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

Medical

Description :

1. Performed lab tests and communicated results.
2. Served as a liaison between patients and physicians to assist patients in understanding their treatment plans.
3. Tested patients' blood glucose levels.
4. Obtained vitals for a floor of 25 patients per shift.
5. Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
6. Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing.
7. Read and recorded height, weight, temperature, blood pressure pulse and respiration.
8. Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival.
9. Collected urine and blood samples.

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Entry Level

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Greets patients Manage patient care flow.
2. Prepares patients for provider by reviewing current medications and record in medical record.
3. Takes appropriate vital signs and record in medical record.
4. Sets up exam room/procedure rooms appropriately based on patient visit needs.
5. Assists provider in examination/procedure rooms as needed.
6. Performs designated diagnostic tests as directed by provider.
7. Draws, prepares designated lab work and/or specimens as directed by provider.
8. Administers immunization, injections, or oral medications as directed by the provider.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Bachelor's

Description :

1. Participated in the maintenance of safe conditions within the facility and other related areas.
2. Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided.
3. Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing.
4. Measured urine specimens and prepped for laboratory pick up.
5. Tested patients' blood glucose levels.
6. Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information.
7. Served as a liaison between patients and physicians to assist patients in understanding their treatment plans.
8. Ensured HIPAA compliance.
9. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
2. Showed patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
3. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and information in medical records.
4. Collected blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
5. Explained treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients.
6. Helped physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials.
7. Performed tasks such as giving injections and removing sutures.
8. Authorized drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
9. Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Consultant

Education

Medical