Amber Farrie
Sylvester,GA
Summary
Certified Medical Assistant with strong foundation in supporting medical teams and providing patient care. Proven ability to handle clinical and administrative tasks with precision. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to evolving healthcare needs. Proficient in patient interaction and medical record management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Family Practice Associates of Tiftarea
08.2023 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by thoroughly documenting patient information and updating electronic health records.
- Contributed to a welcoming atmosphere at the practice by greeting patients warmly upon arrival, checking them in efficiently, and answering any questions they had about their visit or overall healthcare needs.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, facilitating timely treatment plans and decision making.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Extern
Tronolone Cardiology
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Increased student comprehension by implementing interactive and hands-on learning activities.
- Followed established departmental guidelines and safety procedures.
- Assisted nursing team with answering phones and updating medical charts.
- Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills by collaborating with all types of personalities in various situations.
- Strengthened patient trust, attentively listening to concerns and ensuring they felt heard and valued during their visit.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting in routine examinations and recording vital signs.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Took and followed detailed directions from others.
- Maintained tidy and organized environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
Store Associate
Big Lots
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted 75+ daily customers with checkout, answering outstanding questions
- Drove customer loyalty program and managed to meet or exceed signup goal with 10+ signups daily
Front End TA
Walmart
01.2015 - 04.2021
- Assisted customers who were having issues while using self-checkout kiosks and taught first time users on how to operate the kiosk to make their next visit quick and easy
- Proposed a plan to reduce shrink, which increased work efficiency and customer services by 20%
Education
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Southern Regional Technical College
Tifton, GA07.2023
College Prep Diploma -
Worth County High School
Sylvester, GA05.2012
Skills
- Specimens collection and processing
- Patient documentation
- Inventory and supply management
- Medical billing and coding
- Healthcare procedures
- HIPAA protocols
- Clinical applications
- Treatment setup
- Medical records oversight
- Sample collection procedures
- Vital signs monitoring
- Maintaining confidentiality
- EMR / EHR
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Reliable team player
- Sterilization techniques
- Phlebotomy
- Compassionate
- Patient-focused care
- CPR
- Monitoring patient progress
- Simple dressings
- Medical office administration
- Lab equipment calibration
- OB/GYN procedures
- Reliable transportation
- Companionship and emotional support
- Laboratory maintenance
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Communicating with patient families
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Analytical decision-making skills
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Patient assessments and care
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Documentation expert
- Quick problem solver
- Vital sign monitors
- EKG set up and monitoring
- EKG administration
- Restocking lab supplies
- Proper sterilization techniques
- Medical records confidentiality
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Clinical and administrative support
- Preparing specimens and samples
Certification
- CPR, 11/01/24
- First Aid, 11/01/24
- CMA (AAMA), 04/01/23
Training
Tronolone Cardiology, 01/17/23, 03/22/23
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Family Practice Associates of Tiftarea
08.2023 - Current
Extern
Tronolone Cardiology
01.2023 - 06.2023
Store Associate
Big Lots
01.2021 - 01.2022
Front End TA
Walmart
01.2015 - 04.2021
- CPR, 11/01/24
- First Aid, 11/01/24
- CMA (AAMA), 04/01/23
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Southern Regional Technical College
College Prep Diploma -
Worth County High School
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