Amanda Laurent

About Amanda Laurent

Incoming MSc. Computer Science student at Merrimack College transitioning into software…

Experience

1. Certified Medical Assistant

   United Digestive

   Sep 2024 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Monitors schedule and organizes patient flow for physician office visits or in-office proceduresAccompanies patients to exam room, triages, collects patient history, and provides physical assessments as delegated by the physiciansSchedules and obtains results for testing, procedures, and other services as ordered by the physician; interprets and accurately communicates results to physicians and patients as necessaryPerforms or assists physician with in-office ancillary services, procedures, and specialty servicesManages patient charts to ensure clinical information is complete, including scanning forms into the EMR in a timely mannerPrepares charts in the EMR prior to the physician visit according to practice processHas knowledge of drug uses and dosage requirements; ensures sample medications are up to dateEnters requests for prescription refills into the EMRPerforms upkeep for exam rooms with regards to sterilization and infection control, supplies, and equipmentAccurately provides or counsels patients and/or relatives with pertinent information regarding medical treatment or proceduresAnswers emails and voicemails and returns patient calls in a timely and efficient mannerCompletes requests for information from other UD staff and ensures that they are handled promptly and effectively to guarantee payment on patient accountsAbides by and promotes HIPAA compliance; maintains strictest confidentiality with regards to patient informationParticipates in staff meetings as directed by the Practice ManagerCross trains and performs other office functions including phone triage, check-in/check-out, scheduling, pre-certification, or other duties as directed by the Practice ManagerPerforms any other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Education

• Maria Regina High School

  High School Diploma

• The University of Georgia

  Post Baccalaureate Courses

• SUNY Westchester Community College

  Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

• Northeastern University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Behavioral Neuroscience

• Merrimack College

  Master of Science - MS, Computer Science

  2026