Akua Agyeman
Danbury,CT
Summary
Experienced Medical Assistant with a strong background in vital signs monitoring, clinical documentation, and direct patient care. Proven expertise in EMR/EHR systems, phlebotomy techniques, and HIPAA compliance. Dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-focused care and eager to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Optum Medical Mt.Kisco
01.2011 - Current
- Observed vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure readings, height and weight measurements. accurately and reported any abnormalities to the supervising physician.
- Documented medical data in patient charts, facilitating accurate records.
- Prepared examination rooms for incoming patients by stocking necessary materials and ensuring cleanliness of the room prior to patient arrival.
- Cleaned treatment rooms and medical instruments, complying with infection control standards.
- Administered injections per physician orders while adhering to safety guidelines set forth by the facility's policy manual.
Medical Assistant
Multiple Sclerosis Center Of Atlanta
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Prepared patient for examination assists doctors with lumber puncture
- Procedure cover for other medical assistants when they are off in the IV room and internal medicine department call pharmacies for patients refills on their medications refer to patients and fax orders to home health agencies train patients to inject themselves with medication. Answering patient’s questions and addressing their concerns.
Medical Assistant Phlebotomist and EKG Tech
Springfield Medical Associates P.C Rosedale NY
Rosedale, NY
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Duties: Recorded vital signs, venipuncture administered and verified EKG, administered holter monitors, performed laboratory techniques urinalysis and fingerstick, administered injections such as PPD and checked and read glucose and protein urine. Handled laboratory paperwork sent out laboratory specimens assisted with minor surgery cleaned and prepared examination rooms Billing/Coding answering phones filed and organized patient’s charts and ordered supplies.
Nursing Assistant
Family Home Care Services Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, NY
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Answered patient call lights and performed timely services to enhance physical well-being of patients.
- Assisted nurses with patient care activities such as vital sign monitoring, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Monitored vitals signs, glucose levels, and other indicators of health status regularly.
- Provided assistance with daily living activities like eating or bathing when necessary.
- Took and recorded temperatures, blood pressure and other vital signs.
- Performed general clerical duties such as filing paperwork, answering phones, scheduling appointments.
- Collected blood and urine samples for diagnostic testing.
- Greeted visitors courteously while providing them with necessary information about the facility.
- Maintained unit stock levels of supplies and equipment.
Education
Registered Medical Assistant/Billing And Coding -
New York School For Medical And Dental Assistant
Forest Hills, NYSkills
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical documentation
- EMR / EHR
- Compassionate
- Customer service
- Medical terminology
- Vital sign monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Electronic medical records
- Reliable team player
- Procedure assistance
- Patient-focused care
- HIPAA compliance
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Optum Medical Mt.Kisco
01.2011 - Current
Medical Assistant
Multiple Sclerosis Center Of Atlanta
01.2006 - 01.2010
Medical Assistant Phlebotomist and EKG Tech
Springfield Medical Associates P.C Rosedale NY
01.2004 - 01.2006
Nursing Assistant
Family Home Care Services Brooklyn, NY
01.2000 - 01.2004
Registered Medical Assistant/Billing And Coding -
New York School For Medical And Dental Assistant