Allison Sherer
Crossville,TN
Summary
Well rounded Certified Medical Assistant & scribe Experienced with patient care and clinical procedures in fast-paced healthcare setting. Utilizes clinical and administrative skills to enhance efficiency and patient satisfaction. Knowledge of effective patient communication and meticulous record-keeping. Very capable of working closely with my medical providers and experience in assisting with medical procedures and simultaneously completing the progress, SOAP, and procedure note.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Cumberland Rheumatology
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
Certified Medical Assistant
Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted with patient intake, ensuring accurate information collection and data entry
- Supported healthcare providers during examinations, facilitating efficient patient care
- Managed appointment scheduling, optimizing patient flow and reducing wait times
- Maintained inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Certified Medical Assistant/Endoscopy Technician
Wilmington Gastroenterology
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Assisted provider in procedures such as colonoscopy's & Upper Endoscopy's, collected and labeled biopsy's with Forceps and cold and hot snare.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Neurology And Pain Management Center
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Enhanced patient care by documenting vital signs and medical history accurately.
- Streamlined office processes by organizing charts and completing insurance forms efficiently.
- Facilitated patient information collection for billing through organized forms and insurance cards.
- Coordinated with pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills promptly and accurately.
- Educated patients on medications and care plans to improve understanding and adherence.
- Prepared exam rooms, ensuring cleanliness and organization of medical equipment.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant/Clinical Scribe
OB/GYN Associates
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Enhanced patient care by documenting vital signs and health histories accurately.
- Facilitated diagnostic testing by collecting and processing patient specimens efficiently.
- Guided patients to exam rooms, addressing inquiries before physician examinations.
- Processed prescriptions by communicating with pharmacies via calls and faxes.
- Administered medications to relieve symptoms and improve patient comfort.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Assisted my MD with every patient (minus Regular OB) to quickly and effectively chart progress notes, new patient encounters, SOAP notes and procedure notes.
Certified Medical Assistant
Dermatology Associates
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.
- Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
- Assisted with procedures such as biopsy's, botox, cryotherapy, chemical peel, Etc..
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant/contract
Onslow Memorial Hospital
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant/Contract
Randstad Healthcare Solutions
07.2020 - 09.2020
- COVID screening
- COVID testing of symptomatic employees & patients
- Flu & strep testing of symptomatic employees & patients
- Maintaining complete appropriate PPE & social distancing.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Star Medical Clinic
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Worked in fast-paced urgent care environment- triaging patients, obtaining vital signs.
- Assisted physician with radiological examinations and minor surgical procedures.
- Performed CLIA-waived and vision testing, eye and ear irrigations.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Education
Medical Clinical Assistant Diploma - Nursing
Miller-Motte College
Jacksonville, NC05.2020
Skills
- Clear Communication
- Decision Making
- Routine Laboratory Testing
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Diagnostic Testing
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Dictation and Transcription
- Patient Relations
- Wound Care
- Completing Insurance Forms
- Medication Administration
- Procedure Assistance
- Coordinating Drug Refills
- Updating Medical Records
- Supply Management
- Time Management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Operating EKG Equipment
- Examination Preparation
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Critical Thinking
- Blood and Tissue Collection
- Check-In and Check-Out Procedures
- Pharmacy Relations
- Social Perceptiveness
- Clinical and Operational Judgement
- Vitals Collection and Documentation
- Mobile Device Operation
- Blood Chemistry Analysis
- Electronic Charting
- Microsoft Office
- Quality Control
- Data Entry
- Centrifuge Operation
- Medical Dictation
- Managing Medical Laboratory Equipment
- Injury Treatment
- HCPCS Training
- Sanitizing and Cleaning
- Remote Video Conferencing
- Standards Compliance
- Data Analysis
- Relationship Building
- Medical Coding
- Patient Chart Tracking
- Disease Diagnosis
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Conflict Resolution
- Mathematical Reasoning
Certification
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- CPR/BLS
- Phlebotomy
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Cumberland Rheumatology
05.2024 - 06.2024
Certified Medical Assistant
Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care
10.2022 - 01.2023
Certified Medical Assistant/Endoscopy Technician
Wilmington Gastroenterology
06.2022 - 09.2022
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Neurology And Pain Management Center
10.2021 - 03.2022
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant/Clinical Scribe
OB/GYN Associates
08.2021 - 10.2021
Certified Medical Assistant
Dermatology Associates
03.2021 - 04.2021
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant/contract
Onslow Memorial Hospital
12.2020 - 03.2021
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant/Contract
Randstad Healthcare Solutions
07.2020 - 09.2020
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Star Medical Clinic
03.2020 - 06.2020
Medical Clinical Assistant Diploma - Nursing
Miller-Motte College