Adriene McWilliams
Natrona Heights,PA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to get back into the medical field. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Community Health Clinic
New Kensington, Pennsylvania
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted healthcare providers during patient examinations and procedures.
- Recorded patient medical histories and vital signs accurately.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured cleanliness for patient safety.
- Administered injections and medications under supervision of medical staff.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns and answer questions.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Answered patient calls promptly and directed inquiries to the appropriate department when needed.
- Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits including diagnosis information, treatment notes, prescriptions.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Operated x-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.
Certified Medical Assistant
UPMC Shadyside ,Shea Medical
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
02.2018 - 07.2021
- Assisted healthcare providers during patient examinations and procedures.
- Recorded patient medical histories and vital signs accurately.
- Prepared examination rooms, ensuring cleanliness and availability of necessary supplies.
- Conducted vital sign assessments and documented findings in electronic health system.
- 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 examination.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels.
- Conducted EKGs, snellen eye testing
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Operated electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.
Education
Certified Medical Assistance - Medical Assistance Training
Bidwell Training Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 10.2016 - 11.2017
Skills
- Room patients using EPIC
- Perform vitals
- Phlebotomy
- Administer injections and immunizations
- EKG's,Bladder scans, Hba1c,blood glucose,urine dip
- Assist with PAP and wet prep
- Rapid strep,trich,B V testing
- Perform QC's on necessary equipment daily
- Update changes in patient's records
- Clean and stock exam rooms
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Community Health Clinic
10.2021 - 08.2022
Certified Medical Assistant
UPMC Shadyside ,Shea Medical
02.2018 - 07.2021
Certified Medical Assistance - Medical Assistance Training
Bidwell Training Center
10.2016 - 11.2017