Alexis Smith
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented Medical Assistant with over 10 years of experience in patient education, medication administration, and team collaboration. Committed to enhancing patient care and supporting healthcare providers effectively.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant II
UNC Urgent Care
Raleigh, NC
05.2025 - Current
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician orders.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care.
- Prepared examination rooms, ensuring cleanliness and availability of supplies.
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
- Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs and glucose readings.
- Performed point-of-care testing such as COVID-19, Influenza, and Strep.
- Processed specimens for laboratory processing.
Certified Medical Assistant II
Rex Vascular Specialists
Raleigh, NC
06.2021 - 05.2025
- Collected and documented patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow and patient care processes.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
- Assisted with in-office procedures such as prepping sterile field, prepping intravenous fluids with medications, administering prior oral medications before procedures.
- Transported patients to vehicles after in-office procedures.
Saleeby and Wessels Proctology
Certified Medical Assistant
Raleigh, NC
04.2014 - 06.2021
- Assisted with medical procedures and ensured patient comfort during examinations.
- Documented patient interactions accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Cleaned and sterilized medical equipment before and after use.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by setting up medical instruments and supplies.
- Scheduled hospital procedures such as colonoscopies, endoscopies and other gastrointestinal procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans effectively.
- Educated patients on prepping for hospital procedures.
- Assisted with front desk tasks such as patient check in, collecting copays and deductibles.
- Performed insurance and benefit verifications prior to procedures.
- Scheduled office appointments and reminder calls.
- Prepped medications for upcoming in-office procedures.
Education
Medical Assisting
Living Arts College
Raleigh, NC05-2013
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs measurement
- Basic life support
- Medical charting
- Electronic health records
- HIPAA compliance
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Workflow organization
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association- August 2024
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), National Healthcare Association- May 2025
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant II
UNC Urgent Care
05.2025 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant II
Rex Vascular Specialists
06.2021 - 05.2025
Saleeby and Wessels Proctology
Certified Medical Assistant
04.2014 - 06.2021
Medical Assisting
Living Arts College