ALTONISHA HARRELL
Miramar,FL
Summary
Registered Medical Assistant with over 10 years of successful experience in pediatric and multispecialty healthcare settings, including OB/GYN, Internal Medicine, and Cardiology. Positive, dependable, and patient-focused professional with excellent communication skills and strong clinical and administrative abilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Medical Assistant
NSU Health (Nova University)
01.2025 - Current
- Perform EKGs and other diagnostic tests based on patient presentation and provider orders.
- Obtain and document patient medical histories, vital signs, medications, and current complaints during intake.
- Schedule patient appointments and assist with daily clinical workflow.
- Manage medical records, including filing, organizing, scanning, and maintaining documentation.
- Answer telephone calls, provide office information, address patient questions, and direct calls appropriately.
- Prepare examination rooms with required supplies and maintain a clean, organized, and functional clinical environment.
- Assist with routine examinations and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Register Medical Assistant
Mount Sinai Medical Center
11.2015 - 10.2022
- Sanitized examination rooms and medical equipment to ensure a clean environment for patient care., restock, and organize examination rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained patient medical histories, medication information, and vital signs to support accurate diagnosis and treatment.
- Performed clerical duties including data entry, telephone communication, and filing to maintain efficient office operations.
- Assist with in-office procedures including colposcopy, endometrial biopsy, IUD insertion/removal, cystoscopy, and Pap smears.
- Assist with in-office procedures including cervical biopsy endometrial biopsy, IUD insertion/removal, cystoscope, and Pap smears.
- Perform clerical duties including data entry, telephone communication, and filing.
Medical Assistant
Pediatric Associates
08.2011 - 10.2015
- Educated patients and families on diet, physician instructions, and care-related questions to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Obtained medical information and measured vital signs, weight, height, and temperature to support accurate patient assessments.
- Administer medications and injections as directed.
- Administered medications and injections following established protocols.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and routine patient care to ensure efficient and effective treatment delivery.
- Schedule appointments and communicate with pharmacist for prescriptions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL04.2024
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Florida Career College
West Palm Beach, FL05.2010
High School Diploma - undefined
Palm Beach Central High School
Wellington, FL04.2006
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Phlebotomy
- Physical examination assistance
- Routine office procedures
- EKG knowledge
- Medical records management
- Patient education
- EMR / EHR (NextGen, Epic)
- Patient scheduling
- CPR
- Patient care coordination
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Registered Medical Assistant
NSU Health (Nova University)
01.2025 - Current
Register Medical Assistant
Mount Sinai Medical Center
11.2015 - 10.2022
Medical Assistant
Pediatric Associates
08.2011 - 10.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Palm Beach Central High School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Florida Career College