Tiara Simmons

Experience

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  BLAND COUNTY MEDICAL CLINIC, INC.

  May 2012 - Jun 2013

  Registered Medical Assistant

  ● Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.● Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.● Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.● Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.● Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.

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  Cornerstone Family Practice Summerfield

  Jun 2013 - Nov 2016

  Registered Medical Assistant

  ● Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.● Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.● Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.● Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.● Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.● Collect blood or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.● Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.● Operate x-ray, electrocardiogram (EKG), or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.● Schedule appointments for patients. Show less

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  Duke Children's Specialty

  Nov 2016 - Apr 2017

  Registered Medical Assistant/Receptionist

  ● Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms.● Greet and log in patients arriving at office or clinic.● Schedule appointments for patients.● Operate electrocardiogram (EKG) or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.● Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.● Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.● Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients/family members.● Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.● Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height. Show less

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  Flexogenix North Carolina

  Apr 2017 - Jun 2019

  Lead Medical Assistant

  ● Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing.● Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.● Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.● Review patient charts for correct documentation and errors● Train new employees● Assist with new policy/procedure implementation ● Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.● Explain treatment procedures, medications, or physicians' instructions to patients.● Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections.● Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.● Collect blood and prepare it for testing.● Operate x-ray or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.● Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms.● Schedule appointments for patients.● Inventory and order medical, lab, or office supplies or equipment. Show less

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  UNC Cardiology at Eden

  Jul 2019 - Dec 2019

  CMA/Receptionist

  ▫ Managed the flow of information in the medical facility.▫ Scheduled exams and appointments.▫ Input patient information to bill service providers.▫ Organized paperwork and distributed information via mail, telephone and email.▫ Handled patient check in and check out.▫ Verified patient insurance information.▫ Completed prior authorizations and performed EKG and blood work.

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  Lebauer Health Care

  Dec 2019 - Nov 2020

  Medical Assistant

  ▫ Schedule appointments for patients and process drug and procedure prior authorizations.▫ Operate electrocardiogram (EKG) and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.▫ Contact medical facilities and departments to schedule patients for tests and admission.▫ Collect samples and perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.▫ Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physicians' instructions to patients and family members.▫ Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.▫ Document patient information using EPIC EMR. Show less

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  CVS Health

  Nov 2020 - now

  Quality Specialist