Medical Assistant
Directly involved in patient care, patient check in, take vital signs, administer IV's and EKG's, give immunizations/injections, take patient histories, perform phlebotomy. Ensure proper assessment of patients and follow up care is organized with patient and family. Organize, store and replenish stock in clinic. Supervise nursing staff. Sterilize instruments for minor surgery. Liaised between patients and outside offices for specialty referrals. Worked with Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare and other insurance companies to benefit patients through the authorization of appointments.