Michelle Fry
Hobart
Summary
Experienced in assisting healthcare professionals with patient care, including taking vital signs and documenting patient histories. Proficient in administering injections and medications as directed by physicians, while ensuring adherence to HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality. Demonstrated ability to manage electronic medical records and handle administrative tasks such as prior authorizations and communication through voicemails and in-basket messages. Skilled in performing basic laboratory tests and collecting samples for analysis, contributing to efficient patient care processes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
219 Health Network
Hobart
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Initiate prior authorizations
- Handle voicemails and in basket messages
- 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.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Lab Assistant
Alverno Clinical Laboratories
Munster
06.2020 - 09.2023
- Recorded data from experiments into a computer database system.
- Prepared specimens for analysis by conducting sample processing and extraction techniques.
- Provided technical guidance to junior staff members regarding laboratory procedures and protocols.
Phlebotomist
Powers Health
Hobart
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies used in phlebotomy services.
- Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Educated patients on proper blood draw techniques.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Medical Career Academy
Highland, IN04-2024
High School Diploma -
Lake Central High School
Saint John, IN06-2006
Skills
- Vital signs assessment
- Patient history documentation
- Injections administration
- Electronic medical records
- Customer service
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Patient relations
- HIPAA compliance
- Sample collection
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant (NHA 4/2024)
- BLS Heathcare Provider CPR
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
219 Health Network
04.2024 - 05.2025
Lab Assistant
Alverno Clinical Laboratories
06.2020 - 09.2023
Phlebotomist
Powers Health
08.2019 - 01.2020
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Medical Career Academy
High School Diploma -
Lake Central High School