Amanda Baker
Nicholson
Summary
Resourceful Medical Assistant with proven expertise in organizing medical office environments and assisting with diagnostic efforts for patients. Proficient at collecting specimens, conducting basic assessments and monitoring vitals. Expert with EHR system and skilled at learning new processes to meet unique office requirements.
Knowledgeable Certified Medical Assistant with exceptional background over 5+ years handling intensive clinical environments. Quality-driven and safety-oriented with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. Experienced in collaborating across disciplines to support patient needs and enhance care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
NGPG OB/GYN of Braselton
Braselton
08.2017 - Current
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Surgery scheduling
Certified Medical Assistant
Clearview Women's Healthcare
Loganville
07.2016 - 08.2017
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Completed basic physical assessments of clinic patients to provide optimal care.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
- Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Surgery scheduling
Certified Medical Assistant
Atlanta Women's Health Group
Cumming
07.2015 - 08.2016
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting
Lanier Technical College
Oakwood, GASkills
- Medical terminology
- Clinical applications
- Inventory and supply management
- Patient scheduling
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- First aid
- Specimens collection and processing
- Understands medical procedures
- Proper sterilization techniques
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- STD counseling
- Communicating with patient families
- Sterile technique
- Diagnostic procedures
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Phlebotomy
- Valid Georgia driver's license
- Quick problem solver
- Stocking supplies
- HIPAA compliance
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
NGPG OB/GYN of Braselton
08.2017 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Clearview Women's Healthcare
07.2016 - 08.2017
Certified Medical Assistant
Atlanta Women's Health Group
07.2015 - 08.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting
Lanier Technical College