Kristen Burns
Farley
Summary
Adept Medical Assistant with a proven track record at Meritas Health Briarcliff, excelling in patient care and medical terminology proficiency. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective collaboration and meticulous attention to infection control protocols. Skilled in diagnostic testing and patient education, significantly contributing to clinic efficiency and healthcare excellence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Meritas Health Briarcliff
Kansas City
12.2009 - Current
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- 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.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Education
High School Diploma -
Platte County R-3 High School
Platte City, MO06-2004
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Maple Woods Community College
Kansas City, MOSome College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant Program
Concorde Career College
Kansas City, MOSkills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Diagnostic testing
- Electronic health records
- Medical terminology
- Customer service
- Time management
- Infection control
- Team collaboration
- Vital signs and examinations
- Medical records confidentiality
- Vital sign monitors
- Simple dressings
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Patient scheduling
- Able to lift [number] pounds
- Medical office administration
- Pipetting
- Immunization administration
- Specimens collection and processing
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Meritas Health Briarcliff
12.2009 - Current
High School Diploma -
Platte County R-3 High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Maple Woods Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant Program
Concorde Career College