Kristinna Sigurdsson
Newport
Summary
Compassionate Medical Assistant with experience in patient care and clinical procedures in fast-paced healthcare setting. Utilizes clinical and administrative skills to ensure efficiency and patient satisfaction. Knowledge of effective patient communication and meticulous record-keeping.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Coastal Carolina Neuropsychiatric Center
08.2022 - Current
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Educated patients on preventative care measures, effectively reducing the risk of future health complications.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Prepared and administered injections to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Evaluated patients for inpatient and outpatient treatment to help providers with diagnoses.
- Contributed with care for suboxone patients.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
Certified Medical Assistant
Heywood Medical Group
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Montachussett Regional Technical Vocational School
Fitchburg, MA05-2022
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Electronic Health Records
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Patient documentation
- Phlebotomy
- Reliable team player
- Patient Flow Management
- Psychiatric evaluations
- Complex Problem-Solving
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Coastal Carolina Neuropsychiatric Center
08.2022 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Heywood Medical Group
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
High School Diploma -
Montachussett Regional Technical Vocational School
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