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
Crossville, TN
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
Cookeville, TN
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
Wilmington, NC
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
Wilmington, NC
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