Ty Sarra
Indiana
Summary
Efficient Medical Assistant with solid foundation in providing clinical and administrative support in healthcare settings. Proven ability to assist in patient care, manage medical records, and support office operations. Demonstrated skill in patient communication and multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Indiana Regional Medical Center
Indiana, PA
03.2022 - Current
- Administered patient care, including vital signs monitoring and medical history documentation.
- Assisted healthcare providers with examinations and procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Managed electronic health records, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality of patient information.
- Educated patients on medication management and follow-up care instructions to promote compliance.
- Trained new staff on office protocols and best practices, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Conducted inventory management for medical supplies, ensuring availability while minimizing waste.
- Implemented procedural improvements that enhanced operational efficiency within the clinic setting.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
- Optimized appointment scheduling processes to minimize conflicts and maximize physician availability for patients.
- Reduced wait times by swiftly processing insurance claims, verifying coverage, and obtaining pre-authorizations when necessary.
Fresh Foods Associate
Wal-mart
Blairsville, PA
06.2019 - 03.2022
- Managed fresh food inventory, ensuring product quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Trained and mentored new associates on proper handling and storage techniques.
- Improved product display to enhance visual appeal, driving customer engagement.
- Conducted regular inspections of fresh produce to minimize waste and ensure freshness.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain cleanliness and organization in food sections.
Education
Associate in Occupational Studies - Medical Assistant
Independence University/ South University
05.2022
Diploma - undefined
Bible Baptist Christian Academy
Latrobe, PA01.2019
Skills
- Medical Office Management
- Medical Billing & Coding
- Medical Records Management
- Data Entry
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Bookkeeping & Filing
- Patient Vitals
- Blood Draws
- Injections
- Customer Service
- Taking Patient Scheduling
- Ancillary Testing
- Patient Education
- HIPAA & JCAHO Knowledge
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Patient scheduling
- HIPAA compliance
- Customer service
- Vital sign monitoring
- EMR / EHR
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient-focused care
- Reliable team player
- CPR
- Compassionate
- Immunization administration
- Specimens collection and processing
- Professionalism and ethics
- Patient care coordination
- First aid
Certification
- CPR
- NHA, Medical Assistant Certification
- First aid
- Mental health first aid
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Indiana Regional Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
Fresh Foods Associate
Wal-mart
06.2019 - 03.2022
Diploma - undefined
Bible Baptist Christian Academy
Associate in Occupational Studies - Medical Assistant
Independence University/ South University