Shannon Lynn Southwell
Brooklet
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant with extensive experience at Clark Medical Group, excelling in patient care and laboratory testing. Proven ability to enhance team productivity through effective communication and meticulous chart organization. Skilled in medication administration and EKG procedures, consistently ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards while fostering a compassionate environment for patients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Clark medical group
Statesboro
07.2017 - Current
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- 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.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Education
High School Diploma -
SouthEast Bulloch High School
Brooklet05-2013
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital sign measurement
- Medical history documentation
- Laboratory testing
- Surgical assistance
- Electronic health records
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Chart organization
- Inventory management
- Data entry
- Clinical and administrative support
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- CPR
- HIPAA compliance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Clark medical group
07.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
SouthEast Bulloch High School
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