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| | Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateGloris J. Powell-Nelson PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEStreet Address Muirforest Lane EMAIL AVAILABLE Stone Mountain GaProfessional Summary:I have worked in Healthcare for over 29 years. Results-oriented, high-energy, hands-on professional, with a successful record of accomplishments in the healthcare industry. Experience in strong knowledge of EMR, Centricity, Practice Manager Next Gen, Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power point as well as Medical Data Entry program.Act as a liaison in providing healthcare for patient with complex issues. Major strengths include excellent communication skills, competent, strong team player, attention to detail. Capable of problem solving for patient on complex issues. Experience with physician and patient communication very detail oriented, knowledge of, Scheduling, HIPAA, Medical Terminology, with clerical ability to operate a variety of office machine. Specialty skilled in internal medicine, obgyn, dermatology and family practice, pediatrics and gyn oncology, Wound Care Georgia vascular specialist.EXPERIENCEOctober 2016November 2023Georgia Vascular Specialist P:C Atlanta, GeorgiaLead Registered Medical AssistantResponsibilities consisted of:provide physician support services that ensure that healthcare facilities run smoothlyresponsible for administrative as well as clinical tasks, such as maintaining patient records, preparing patients and rooms for examinationassisting physicians with exams, and performing front-desk tasks when necessary.answer telephone calls with clinical concerns, complete medication refillsPrepare patients for examination, take vitals, and record patients' health history, medications, etc.Obtain necessary records prior to the date of serviceEnsure that necessary clinical information is loaded into the chart prior to patient appointmentEnsure proper documentation for each patient per visitMaintaining a clean and safe environment for all patientsPrepare equipment and examination rooms, and clean instrumentsAssist physician with medical examinations and in-office procedures:Such as AVG, Stents EVLT VarithenasMonitor inventory in the exam rooms and equip with appropriate suppliesAssist in arranging laboratory services, necessary imaging, hospital surgeryMaintain up to date knowledge of current medical assisting practicesAssist doctor in wound care to patients such as :Bilateral amputations BKA and AKA TMA wound dressings changesAssist in removing wound vac from patients who have had amputeesSet up room for staple and suture removal of staples and suturesWork in our (OIC) Outpatient Intervention Center in surgeriesHelp monitor patients who have different procedures such asAVG graft, stent replacement, Endovenous AblationEducate patients by giving them pamphlets on vascular problems such as;Venacure EVLTAscalera VeinsVarithenaPeripheral Artery DiseaseSeptember 2013July 2014Employment Express/ Internal Medicine Morehouse HealthcareCertified Medical Assistant Atlanta GAPrepare claimants for pap and rectal examsRecord claimants vital signs, medical history using practice partnerPerform pulse oximetry on claimantsPerform variety of test such as blood glucose,pregnancy strep MRI'sSkilled in triaging confirmation callsSet up and prepare room for claimantsAssist with EKG and pulmonary function testClean, stock and sanitize room.Perform urinalysis test by using dipstick and administer flu shotsAbility to use general office equipment, faxing medical records to other physicianSchedule various test sleep studies CT scan X-raysVerify insurance informationAbility to assist in referral and precertsPerform Pulse oximetryJanuary 2013 QTC/Lockheed Martin/ All Medical PersonnelApril 2013 Certified Medical Assistant Atlanta, GAPrepare claimants for pap and rectal examsRecord claimants vital signs, medical historyPerform venipunctures on various ancillary testCentrifuge blood specimensSkilled in triaging confirmation callsSet up and prepare room for claimantsAssist with EKG and pulmonary function test and Doppler studies.Clean and sanitize room.Perform urinalysis test by using dipstickAbility to use general office equipment, faxing medical records to other physicianSchedule using Microsoft excel case assignments for veteransAdminister and record and analyze smell testSeptember 2012January 2013Family Dermatology/ In Health StaffingCertified Medical Assistant Atlanta, GaResponsibilities; every Friday travel to Boulevard, for clinic.Provided biopsy care, deposited culture specimens in the lab,Prepared operative reports, facial cysts removalVerifies patient information by interviewing patient;Reviewing and/or recording medical history vital sign( Moh's) Micrographic surgery to patients' with sun damaged skin, Assist with various types of biopsy such as shave, excision Moh's.Specializes in I pledge for Accutane, educate patients on importance of skin cancerSchedule appointments, assist in pre-authorizationsMay 2012 Piedmont Family Practice /In Health StaffingAugust 2012 Certified Medical Assistant- Atlanta, GAPrepares patients for their appointment by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining roomVerifies patient information by interviewing patient;Reviewing and/or recording medical history vital signVision screening EKG; confirming purpose of visit or treatmentSupports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinationsPreparing laboratory specimens; such as GC Chlamydia PapPerforming basic laboratory tests on the premises; such as strep, pregnancy and urinalysis dipstickDisposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; andTelephoning prescriptions to pharmacies.Centrifuge blood tubes after blood drawAble to validate and check order for test ordered for Lab Quest, Lab CorpSkilled in utilizing Edeon Clinician to ensure the accuracy of lab requisition,patient insurance information and verify orders in Rosetta Holding TankSchedule appointments referrals, CT scans utilizing my experience in NextGenMay 2011 Family Medical Practice and Urgent Care/ InternJune 2011 Certified Medical Assistant Covington, GAAbility to general office equipment, faxing medical records to other physiciansUsing organizational skills in triaging calls through a multi- phone systemTriaging the flow of patients visit with the ability to work effectively independentlyPerform electrocardiogram routine blood draws and urinalysisAssisted physician with exams and record patient vital signsEnsure the cleanliness and sanitation and maintenance of all exam rooms and equipment,centrifuging blood specimens, Administer injections (all form) suture removal dressing changesAugust 2005 Emory Clinic/DermatologyNovember 2009 Certified Medical Assistant- Atlanta, GAProvided administrative assistance in a private dermatology setting ( Moh's)Micrographic surgery to patients' with sun damaged skin,Assist with various types of biopsy such as shave, excision Moh's.Ability to multi-task busy phone system and maintain a consistent flow of patients.Specializes in I pledge for Accutane patients, and educated patients on theimportance of skin cancerHelp reduced the cost of ordering sterile intructments for surgical procedure by20% for cost efficiency.Helped in assisting doctor in laser removal of cherry angiomas on toddlers, adultMarch 2005 Paces Medical Group Kaiser Permanente/July 2005 Certified Medical Assistant Atlanta GASchedule appointments for mammograms Doppler studies implementing IDXScanning medical records into EMRRecord and analyze patients weight height and blood pressure chief complaintOctober 2004 Women Wellness Group/Paces Medical Group /May 2005 Certified Medical Assistant Atlanta, GASchedule appointments for various tests such as bone density chest-x-ray andmammograms using IDX.Produced medical reports, correspondence, records, patient care information.Ability to inform patients of doctor assignments, while demonstrating goodVenipuncture skills.Organizing and triaging phone calls while demonstrating communicational skills.Record and analyze patients weight blood pressure and chief complaint.Assist doctor with various minor surgeries such as endometrial biopsy needleBiopsy, leeps Cryos and ColposcopyHelp to reduce the cost of ordering supplies such as instruments, gloves sonoge gel by 15% for cost efficiencyOctober 2003 Piedmont OBGYN & Infertility/All medical PersonnelSeptember 2004 Certified Medical Assistant Atlanta GAAssisting physician with paps smears, urine pregnancy test, while administeringgood venipuncture techniques. Record and analyze the flow of patients.Helped assessed and coordinate prenatal prep for 38 weeks admissionSet up tray for various procedures such as infertility colposcopy EndometrialbiopsyStrait Cath prenatal for clean catch urine specimensDemonstrating excellent communicational skills calling in prescription refillsinform patients path reports and verify insurance information for prior authorizationOctober 1999 Piedmont Physicians GroupSeptember 2003 Certified Medical Assistant Atlanta, GAAbility to multi-task in utilizing patient charting and implementing qualitydocumentation.Planned and coordinate Scheduling of assigned tests such as Doppler studiesBone density and colonoscopy.Maintained accurate electrocardiograms, venipunctureAdminister injections of all form.Organize and set up trays for Rheumatoid injections perform EKGAssisted physician with paps smears breast exams and Flex SigmoidscopyOctober 1999 Piedmont Physicians GroupSeptember 2003 Certified Medical Assistant Atlanta, GAAbility to multi-task in utilizing patient charting and implementing qualitydocumentation.Planned and coordinate Scheduling of assigned tests such as Doppler studiesBone density and colonoscopy.Maintained accurate electrocardiograms, venipunctureAdminister injections of all form.Organize and set up trays for Rheumatoid injections perform EKGAssisted physician with paps smears breast exams and Flex SigmoidscopyAugust 1995 Georgia Baptist Medical/Sheffield ClinicSeptember 1999 Certified Medical Assistant - Atlanta, GAAssisted physicians with pap smears, urine pregnancy test, and non-stress test while using good venipuncture techniques.Coordinating and prepping prenatal for clean catch specimen collections.Performed EKGs, routine blood draws and additional lab procedures, urinalysisFiling alphabetically and numericalStrait cathing OB patient to help doctor rule out urinary tract infectionsClinic consisted of orthopedics Internal Medicine OBGYN ColposcopyOrganized and set up x-ray film to reviewing boardMarch 1992September 1994All Medical PersonnelCertified Medical Assistant Atlanta, GAProvided administrative and patient care to various medical facilities including:Crawford long Orthopedics, Sheppard spinal Oncology GynAdministrative duties consisted of front and back office assistanceAbility to handle a multi-line phone system in a timely and professional mannerSchedule appointments, Triaging calls using good organizational skillsAssist doctor with pap smears urinalysis, venipunctureAdministering injections along with suture removal and fitting of castJuly 1989November 1991 Obstetrics &Gynecology PCCertified Medical Assistant Decatur, GAAssisted doctor with pap smears,breast examsCircumcision of 2 days old infantsRecord patients height weight blood pressure urine pregnancy test and venipunctureCalculations of OB expected due date using a gestational wheelSet up surgical tray for various procedures,Cryos Endometrial biopsies, Colposcopy and LeepsSchedule appointments and triaging phone calls while demonstrating good communicational skillEDUCATION Brown Mackie College- Associate in Applied Science - Atlanta, GA - June, 2011RMA Certification American Registry Of Medical Assistant January 2021Draughons College- Medical Assistant Diploma, Certification - Atlanta, GA May 1989AWARDSPresident ListDean ListHonor Roll Alpha Beta Kappa, Magna Cum LaudeEDUCATION Brown Mackie College- Associate in Applied Science - Atlanta, GA - June, 2011RMA Certification American Registry Of Medical Assistant January 2020Draughons College- Medical Assistant Diploma, Certification - Atlanta, GA May 1989AWARDSPresident ListDean ListHonor Roll Alpha Beta KappaMagna Cum Laude |