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MELISSA GARRISON

Thomasville

Summary

Hardworking medical professional offers great people skills, and deep understanding of patient protections. Enhances office operations by staying on top of patient and staff needs. Experience with electronic recordkeeping and insurance documentation.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Thomasviile Family Medicine Center
Thomasville
07.2024 - Current
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
  • Administered injections
  • Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
  • Manage referrals to providers
  • Conducted EKGs, and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
  • Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.

Medical Assistant

Dr. Alan B. Patterson OB/GYN
Coral Springs
07.2018 - 12.2021
  • Assisted physician with procedures including colposcopy, endosee hysteroscopy, endometrial biopsy, IUD insertion/removals, TCA wart removals
  • Managed ordering of medical supplies and instruments to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Handled front desk responsibilities: patient check-in, check-out, appointment scheduling, and chart preparation.
  • Processed lab requisition forms for timely laboratory analysis.
  • Maintained adequate sample medication inventory in coordination with drug representatives.
  • Participated in office meetings with pharmaceutical representatives to discuss product updates.
  • Executed weekly cleaning of medical office to maintain a hygienic environment.
  • Supported physician with various business errands to enhance office productivity.

Medical Assistaing

Green & Urribarri, OB/GYN
Coral Springs
10.2014 - 01.2021
  • record vital signs
  • triage patient results concerns
  • prepare exam room for office procedures ex: colposcopy, endometrial biopsy, LEEP, Mona Lisa, papsmear, IUD insertion & removal, wart TCA removals
  • phlebotomy experienced
  • Administrative duties when physician has hospital rounds.
  • Attend all scheduled, mandatory office meetings.
  • stock & organize exam rooms
  • sterilize / auto calve office instruments

Education

Medical Assisting

Ultrasound Diagnostics School
Ft. Lauderdale
10-2002

High School Diploma -

McArthur High School
Hollywood, FL
06-1998

Skills

  • phlebotomy
  • CPR
  • BLS

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Thomasviile Family Medicine Center
07.2024 - Current

Medical Assistant

Dr. Alan B. Patterson OB/GYN
07.2018 - 12.2021

Medical Assistaing

Green & Urribarri, OB/GYN
10.2014 - 01.2021

Medical Assisting

Ultrasound Diagnostics School

High School Diploma -

McArthur High School
MELISSA GARRISON