Alyssa Darenski
Wheatfield
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Powers Health
Hobart
03.2017 - Current
- Assisted providers in patient examinations and procedures at Powers Health.
- Administered medications and injections as directed by medical staff.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems effectively.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained patient flow within the clinic.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication usage clearly.
- Coordinated with insurance companies for patient billing inquiries efficiently.
- Supported lab technicians in collecting and processing specimens accurately.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures diligently.
- 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.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
Education
CCMA - Medical Assistant
Intraining College
01.2016 - 02.2017
Skills
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Vital sign assessment
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Medical terminology
- Administrative coordination
- Patient scheduling
- Billing inquiries
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Immunization administration
- Procedure assistance
- Patient assessment
- ICD 10 coding
- Billing and coding
- Prescription refills
- Equipment sterilization
- Complex Problem-solving
- EMR / EHR
- Appointment setting
- STD counseling
- Communicating with patient families
- CPR
- Medical equipment operation
- Specimen labeling
Certification
- CCMA
- Basic Life Support
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Powers Health
03.2017 - Current
CCMA - Medical Assistant
Intraining College
01.2016 - 02.2017