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Tonya Wheatley

Rome

Summary

Experienced, patient-oriented, certified clinical medical assistant with years of efficiency in the duties required to maintain patient flow under the clinical direction of a physician.an. Knowledgeable in multiple electronic medical records. Over 30 years of serving pediatric to geriatric patients in office settings. Current valid license CPR, and extensive knowledge of clinical and patient practices and guidelines. Dedicated and compassionate team player avid about providing high-levels of care to patients. Compassionate healthcare professional with background in medical assistance, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care, medical record keeping, and clinical procedures. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient experiences and seamless support to healthcare teams.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Medical Assistant

The Family Medicine Clinic
Cartersville
12.2019 - Current
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
  • Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
  • Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
  • Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
  • Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Redmond Family Care
Cedartown
07.2011 - Current
  • Triage patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
  • Records patients medical history in electronic medical records and update as accordingly.
  • Assist physician with Provider Assistant Forms on Medicare patients.
  • Perform routine laboratory test and administer medications.
  • Contact patients with results of lab, x-ray or procedure reports under the direction of of the physician.
  • Schedule patient's for referrals to specialty physicians and obtain Insurance referral is required.

Medical Assistant

Rome GI
Rome
07.2007 - 07.2011
  • Triage patients to obtain medical information and records their vital signs, weight , and height in electronic medical records for a multi-physician group.
  • Show patients to examinations rooms and prepare them for the physician.
  • Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping rooms neat and clean.
  • Telephone Triage with eBectiveness to identify problem and deliver proper recommendations to patient and to communicate to physician.

Medical Assistant

Harbin Clinic Family Practice
Cedartown
03.2004 - 07.2007
  • Triage patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
  • Record and update patients history as accordingly in electronic medical records.
  • Prepare and administer medications as directed by physician.
  • Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians instructions to patients.
  • Record patients immunizations in GRITS.
  • Obtain prior authorization on medications if required by patients insurance.

Medical Assistant

Rome OB- Gyn
Rome
09.1990 - 01.2000
  • Triage patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height in a multi-physican specialty o2ce.
  • Record patients medical history in patients chart and update as accordingly.
  • Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
  • Assistant physicians with pap-smears, cryosurgery, and Leep procedures.
  • Contact patients with lab, x-ray, mammogram and procedure reports under the clinical directions of the physician.

Skills

  • Clinical Certified Medical Assistant
  • Electronic health records
  • Patient triage
  • Lab testing
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Experienced
  • EKG procedures
  • Medical terminology proficiency

Timeline

Certified Medical Assistant

The Family Medicine Clinic
12.2019 - Current

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Redmond Family Care
07.2011 - Current

Medical Assistant

Rome GI
07.2007 - 07.2011

Medical Assistant

Harbin Clinic Family Practice
03.2004 - 07.2007

Medical Assistant

Rome OB- Gyn
09.1990 - 01.2000

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