Lynette Huey

Medical Assistant

HOLY Medical Center

North Hollywood

10.2011 - Current

Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
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.
Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
Documented notes during patient visits.
Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
Supported administrative staff by processing payments.
Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
Administered medications under physician's supervision.
Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.