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Lauren Lewis

Suitland

Summary

A Dedicated Registered Medical Assistant with 13 years of experience in primary care and urgent care settings. Skilled in patient preparation, clinical procedures, lab operations, and documentation using electronic health records. Known for providing compassionate patient care and seamless coordination with medical staff. Previous roles resulted in improved office efficiency and heightened patient satisfaction.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Medical Assistant

District Healthcare Services
Washington
05.2024 - Current
  • Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
  • Collected specimens for drug screens and alcohol tests.
  • Performed centrifugation and specimen aliquoting for sample preparation.
  • Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
  • Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.

Registered Medical Assistant (Multispecialty)

Unity Healthcare
Washington
08.2019 - 05.2024
  • Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
  • Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
  • Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
  • Monitored lab results for accuracy and alerted physicians immediately if any abnormalities were detected.
  • Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.

Lead Registered Medical Assistant

Kenilworth Internist
Riverdale
04.2013 - 08.2019
  • Supervised clinical staff in the performance of their duties while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
  • Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
  • Prepared and administered medications under the direction of a physician.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Ordered medical supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels in clinic areas.
  • Operated x-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
  • Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
  • DOT Physicals.

Education

CERTIFICATE FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANTS -

MEDTECH COLLEGE
WASHINGTON, DC
03-2013

High School Diploma -

LARGO HIGH SCHOOL
LARGO, MD
05-2010

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • Phlebotomy
  • CPR/AED
  • Electronic medical records (EPIC Systems, eClinicalWorks, Athena)
  • Multispecialty trained (Pediatrics, OBGYN, Family Medicine)

Timeline

Registered Medical Assistant

District Healthcare Services
05.2024 - Current

Registered Medical Assistant (Multispecialty)

Unity Healthcare
08.2019 - 05.2024

Lead Registered Medical Assistant

Kenilworth Internist
04.2013 - 08.2019

CERTIFICATE FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANTS -

MEDTECH COLLEGE

High School Diploma -

LARGO HIGH SCHOOL
Lauren Lewis