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Tara Taylor

Windsor

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with 32 years of experience in clinical procedures and patient care coordination. Proven ability to communicate effectively with patients, educate on treatment options, and ensure compliance with health regulations. Compassionate Medical Assistant with background in providing support to physicians, handling patient care tasks, and managing administrative duties. Skilled in recording vital signs, preparing patients for examination, and maintaining medical records with confidentiality and accuracy. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathy. Contributed to streamlining clinical processes resulting in more efficient patient flow and enhanced care delivery.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Women's Clinic of Northern Colorado
Fort Collins
2001.10 - Current

Scheduled patient appointments and surgeries

  • Managed patient intake processes and maintained accurate medical records.
  • Educated patients on treatment plans and medication instructions.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling and appointments to optimize clinic workflow.
  • Backfilled the bladder and did urinary catheter removal
  • Drawing blood and processing specimens.
  • Setting up and assisting physicians with examinations and surgical procedures, processing specimens, while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
  • Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems and software.
  • Trained and mentored junior medical assistants on best practices and clinical protocols.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans and improve services.
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medications, and follow-up care instructions.
  • Ensured compliance with health regulations and maintained a clean, organized workspace.
  • Responded to patient inquiries promptly, providing exceptional customer service in person and via phone.
  • Guided patients to room, recorded vital signs, discussed patient medical history and entered information for physician or other clinical staff to review.
  • Supervised and trained medical staff on proper procedures for patient intake, examinations and treatments.
  • Worked collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team in order to provide optimal care for each patient.
  • Responded quickly and efficiently to emergency situations within the healthcare facility.
  • Prepared daily charts by creating and updating electronic health records system data prior to patient visits.
  • Reviewed patients' medical histories prior to their visits to ensure accuracy of information provided by the physician.
  • Communicated effectively with patients regarding their health concerns or questions about treatment options.
  • Triaged phone calls appropriately and gave medical advice and direction.
  • Administered Vaccines and injections.
  • ICD-10 and CPT coding experience with an exposure to medical billing

Hereditary Cancer Navigator

Women's Clinic of Northen Colorado
Fort Collins
2001.10 - Current
  • Maintained and updated a recall list of patients that need appointments.
  • Stayed up to date on the current NCCN and ASCO guidelines. Also, any changes Myriad made to the testing process, kits, billing, etc.
  • Maintained accurate patient records and updated patient charts with test results.
  • Coordinated appointments for patients to establish cancer prevention plans following MyRisk test results.
  • Provided information about services, ensuring patients understood their options.
  • Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns and answer questions.
  • Trained clinical staff on updated testing qualifications, offering continuous support and mentoring to enhance knowledge and skills.
  • Counseled patients with positive MyRisk results on next steps and facilitated appointments with genetic counselors and for cancer prevention plans.
  • Processed prior authorizations for MyRisk testing to ensure patient access to necessary services.
  • Assisted in sample collection, test ordering and submission.
  • Pre-counseling coordination with Myriad genetic counselors.
  • Results management and EMR documentation.
  • Conducted post-test follow-ups with patients to discuss results and next steps.
  • Assisted Myriad by obtaining clinical notes and insurance cards.
  • Fix errors made by clinical staff when ordering Myrisk tests for patients

Site Coordinator

Women's Clinic of Northern Colorado
Loveland
2021.10 - 2026.06
  • Acted as primary contact for all vendors at Loveland site.
  • Oversaw maintenance for the medical equipment at the clinic.
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings through efficient resource utilization.
  • coordinated vendor efforts to deliver supplies on time
  • Managed inventory and ordering of all medical and office supplies.
  • Scheduled and organized all the drug rep meetings and lunches.
  • Replenish and maintain the crash cart.
  • communicated maintenance issues and concerns to administration, facilitating prompt resolutions

Pediatric Medical Assistant

Greeley Medical Clinic
Greeley
1997.09 - 2021.10
  • Assisted pediatricians with patient examinations and medical procedures.
  • Provided education on health maintenance and preventive care to parents.
  • Administered vaccines and medications under physician supervision.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported findings to healthcare providers.
  • Communicated effectively with children to ease anxiety during visits.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance patient care processes.
  • Prepared treatment rooms before each patient visit by stocking them with necessary supplies and instruments.
  • Collected laboratory specimens for diagnostic testing.
  • Escorted patients from the waiting area into an exam room at the start of their appointment.
  • Provided patient education regarding health maintenance topics.
  • Maintained confidentiality of all patient information.
  • Helped maintain a clean environment throughout the facility by cleaning exam rooms between patients or restocking supplies when needed.
  • Conducted routine office administrative tasks such as filing paperwork or completing forms on behalf of patients.
  • Assisted physicians during exams or treatments.
  • Obtained authorization from insurance companies for requested services or medications.
  • Reviewed lab results with patients and answered any questions they had about their diagnosis or treatment plan.
  • Ensured that all medical charts were complete prior to each patient's visit.
  • Answered phone calls from patients to answer questions or address concerns related to their care.
  • Implemented infection control and safety protocols.
  • Operated and maintained medical equipment.
  • Performed throat swabs and other basic diagnostic procedures.
  • Coordinated patient referrals and insurance authorizations.
  • Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
  • Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
  • Triaged patients over the phone.
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments.
  • Refilled patient medications and processed prior authorizations with insurance providers.

Medical Assistant

Northern Colorado Ear Nose and Throat
Greeley
1994.09 - 1997.09
  • Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and medical procedures.
  • Managed patient intake processes and maintained accurate medical records.
  • Educated patients on treatment plans and medication instructions to ensure understanding and adherence.
  • Coordinated scheduling for appointments and follow-up visits to optimize patient flow and reduce wait times.
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
  • Communicated effectively with patients regarding health concerns and needs.
  • 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.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Maintained medical equipment to ensure compliance with standards.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Participated in team meetings to enhance workflows and support better patient outcomes.
  • Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
  • Administered medications under physician's supervision.
  • Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
  • Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
  • Operated x-ray to administer diagnostic tests.
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
  • Organized and filled out patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
  • Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
  • Supported the front desk during patient check-in and check-out.

Education

Medical Assistant - Medical Technology

IBMC
Fort Collins, CO
1994-09

High School Diploma -

Windsor High School
Windsor, CO
1991-05

Skills

  • Patient scheduling
  • Clinical procedures
  • Specimen collection
  • Healthcare compliance
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Compassionate
  • Reliable team player
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Medical billing and coding
  • Venipuncture and phlebotomy
  • Data entry
  • Clinical and administrative support
  • Medical records management
  • Patient-focused care
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Patient assessments
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Complex Problem-solving

Timeline

Site Coordinator

Women's Clinic of Northern Colorado
2021.10 - 2026.06

Medical Assistant

Women's Clinic of Northern Colorado
2001.10 - Current

Hereditary Cancer Navigator

Women's Clinic of Northen Colorado
2001.10 - Current

Pediatric Medical Assistant

Greeley Medical Clinic
1997.09 - 2021.10

Medical Assistant

Northern Colorado Ear Nose and Throat
1994.09 - 1997.09

Medical Assistant - Medical Technology

IBMC

High School Diploma -

Windsor High School
Tara Taylor