Medical Assistant
Medstar Medical Group
Rosedale
11.2025 - Current
- Assisted with patient intake and recorded medical histories accurately.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured necessary supplies were available.
- Educated patients on health maintenance and care instructions clearly.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Supported front desk operations by answering phones and addressing inquiries professionally.
- 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.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- 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.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.