Rita Evans
Ringgold
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant with expertise in electronic health records, injection administration, and patient education. Committed to enhancing patient care through collaboration and attention to detail.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Ochsner Health Center
Shreveport
01.2019 - Current
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and medical procedures.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems efficiently.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured cleanliness and organization.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication instructions clearly.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated referrals to specialists effectively.
- Collected and documented vital signs during patient visits accurately.
- Supported front office operations by answering phones and greeting patients warmly.
- Collaborated with team members to improve patient flow and service delivery.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
Education
Medical Assistant -
Remington College
Shreveport, LA10-2018
High School Diploma -
Coushatta High School
Coushatta, LA05-1985
Skills
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
- Vital sign monitoring
- Injection administration
- Medical billing
- Patient scheduling
- Fibroscans
- Hpylori Breath Test
- Blood draws
Accomplishments
- Medical Assistant Lead
Certification
- Medical Assistant License with Associates
Custom
- Epic Trained
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Ochsner Health Center
01.2019 - Current
Medical Assistant -
Remington College
High School Diploma -
Coushatta High School