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Danielle Karan

McKeesport

Summary

Dynamic Certified Medical Assistant with extensive experience at Premier Medical Associates, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance workflow organization and ensure HIPAA compliance while administering injections and educating patients on preventive care. Committed to delivering exceptional support and fostering a positive healthcare environment.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Medical Assistant

Premier Medical Associates
Monroeville
08.2011 - Current
  • Maintained patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
  • Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
  • Provided support to physicians during consultations by recording patient histories accurately and documenting treatment plans accordingly.
  • Obtained insurance authorizations for prescribed medications or treatments for patients in need of financial assistance programs.
  • Administered injections under the direction of a physician or nurse practitioner.
  • Assisted with scheduling patient appointments and follow-up visits.
  • Ordered medical supplies from approved vendors based on predetermined budget parameters.
  • Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork.
  • Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
  • Provided support to patients by helping them fill out forms and answering their questions about health care services.
  • Educated patients on preventive care topics such as diet and exercise habits or medication compliance.
  • Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient visits including diagnosis information, treatment notes, prescriptions.
  • Answered patient calls promptly and directed inquiries to the appropriate department when needed.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
  • Contributed to office operations by triaging patients by severity of medical complaint.
  • Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
  • Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
  • Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
  • Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
  • Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Administered medications under physician's supervision.
  • Processed orders for medical supplies and lab equipment.
  • Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
  • Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.

Medical Assistant

Brentwood Medical Group
07.2006 - 03.2025
  • Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
  • Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
  • Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
  • Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
  • Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
  • Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
  • Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
  • 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.

Education

Associate of Applied Science -

Western School of Health And Business
Pittsburgh, PA
06-2003

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medical record management
  • Specimen collection
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Team collaboration
  • Inventory management
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Attention to detail
  • Healthcare procedures
  • Workflow organization
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Specimens collection and processing
  • Medication administration
  • Injection administration
  • Inventory and supply management
  • Blood pressure measurement
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Electronic health records
  • Phlebotomy techniques
  • Patient documentation
  • Clinical applications
  • Sample collection procedures
  • Treatment setup
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Clinical documentation
  • Basic life support
  • EKG set up and monitoring
  • Specimen labeling
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Communicating with patient families
  • Prioritizing stat orders
  • Phlebotomy
  • EMR / EHR

Affiliations

  • Volunteer with Community Sports programs for my Family.

Accomplishments

  • Certification for Medical Assistant

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Certified Medical Assistant

Premier Medical Associates
08.2011 - Current

Medical Assistant

Brentwood Medical Group
07.2006 - 03.2025

Associate of Applied Science -

Western School of Health And Business

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