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Melissa Lohr

KANSASCITY

Summary

Compassionate professional with extensive experience in patient care and customer service within medical environments. Skilled in managing patient schedules and ensuring seamless communication, enhancing overall patient satisfaction and care continuity.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Specialty Alliance
05.2023 - Current
  • Escorted patients to the examination rooms , ensuring a welcoming environment.
  • Confirmed patient identity and date of birth. Measured and documented vital signs.
  • Conducted medication reconciliation and updated comprehensive health information in patient chart to maintain accurate medical records.
  • Facilitated requests for external medical records to ensure seamless continuation of patient care.
  • Managed scheduling of colonoscopies, EGD procedures, and other diagnostic tests as per physician requests. Oversaw arrangements for patient follow-up appointments to ensure continuity of care.
  • Prepare the room for the patient's procedure, ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies are ready.
  • Clean and disinfect the exam rooms between patients. Also, stocked supplies.

When I first began working for Specialty Alliance, I was an Endoscopy Technician. My duties included: Assisting the physician with retrieving biopsies and using a snare to remove polyps. Cleaning and disinfecting of colonoscopes. Performed quality control testing. Disinfected the procedure room between patients.

Patient Care Representative

Mosaic Life Care
09.2009 - 04.2023
  • Escorted patients to examination rooms, ensuring a welcoming environment.
  • Confirmed patient identity and date of birth. Measured and documented vital signs.
  • Conducted medication reconciliation and updated comprehensive health information in patient chart to maintain accurate medical records.
  • Organized examination room setup, ensuring availability of all necessary equipment and supplies.
  • Managed requests for external medical records, enhancing the continuity of care for patients.
  • Organized scheduling of new patient and follow-up appointments.
  • Executed verification of insurance coverage and collected copayments efficiently.
  • Executed cleaning and disinfection protocols for exam rooms to ensure patient safety and hygiene standards.
  • Assisted patients by answering telephone inquiries and resolving concerns. Directed incoming calls to appropriate staff members for further assistance.

While at Mosaic Life Care, I worked in Primary Care, Endocrinology, and Radiation Oncology.

Education

High School Diploma -

Savannah High School
Savannah, MO
05.1988

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO
10.2006

Skills

  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient scheduling
  • Customer service
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • EMR / EHR
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Direct patient care
  • Clinical documentation
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Appointment setting
  • Reliable team player
  • Electronic health records

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Specialty Alliance
05.2023 - Current

Patient Care Representative

Mosaic Life Care
09.2009 - 04.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Colorado Technical University

High School Diploma -

Savannah High School
Melissa Lohr