Sara Salsberry
Placerville
Summary
Dynamic Medical Assistant with extensive experience at Marshall Medical Centers, excelling in patient care and electronic health records management. Recognized for exceptional customer service and attention to detail, I efficiently administered medications and performed laboratory tests, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and streamlined operations. Certified in CPR/AED and skilled in insurance verification.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Marshall Medical Centers
Placerville
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Medical Assistant
Berman Skin Institute
Placerville
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided support to the dermatology team by answering phones, responding to emails, filing paperwork.
- Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Conducted follow-up calls with patients after their visit to ensure satisfaction with care received.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
Medical Assistant
Ozark Medical Center
West Plains
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Intake patients, vitals, and chief complaint.
- Administered injections in hips and shoulders.
- Rescheduled patients for follow-ups.
- We worked on our referrals, including adding new patients to the schedule.
- Prior authorizations for medications.
- Draw blood samples, as well as process them in the lab.
- Changed work templates for physicians' days off.
- Educated in EPIC.
Education
High School Diploma -
Union Mine
El Dorado, CA05-2013
Skills
- Patient care
- Electronic health records
- Laboratory testing
- Medication administration
- Medical coding
- Appointment scheduling
- Insurance verification
- Patient communication
- Data entry
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Electrocardiographic rhythm recognition
- Medical billing
- Insurance authorizations
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Electronic medical records
- Fluency in Medical Transcription
- Patient assessments
- Insurance claims
- HIPAA compliance
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Marshall Medical Centers
03.2024 - 02.2025
Medical Assistant
Berman Skin Institute
01.2023 - 03.2024
Medical Assistant
Ozark Medical Center
12.2021 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Union Mine