Amber Fowler
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant skilled with technical, clerical and patient support. Strong interpersonal communication with talent effectively dealing with patients and staff alike. Detailed understanding of medical sector and regulatory obligations concerning it. Proficient at collecting specimens, conducting basic assessments and monitoring vitals. Expert with EHR system and skilled at learning new processes to meet unique office requirements.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
UAB
Huntsville, United States
04.2021 - Current
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
Home Health Caregiver
Private Pay Clients
07.2021 - Current
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Phlebotomist
Kedplasma
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures
- Transported specimens following established protocol for temperature and light
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles
- Drew blood from patients to collect samples using venipuncture and following aseptic techniques
- Disposed of used needles in sharps containers to avoid accidental needlesticks.
Mold Operator
Kohler
02.2019 - 07.2020
- As a mold operator, I am in charge of the press I am working on
- I maintain numbers and make sure that the press is running correctly, I make sure that I have all supplies needed for the 12 hour shift
- I maintain a clean work area so that no one gets hurt
- I roll the charges, throw the charge into the press, close it down, roll another charge and then come around to help my fellow team mate to package the part that came out of the press
- All while maintaining fed rate time
- Checked casting equipment at beginning of each shift to verify proper machine functionality and resolve any identified malfunctions.
Assembler
Goodman Manufacturing
06.2018 - 03.2019
- As an assembler I work on an assembly line under the supervision of line leaders
- My job is to lift 10-20 lbs and put it in the press.
Shipping And Receiving Associate
Oral Arts Dental Lab
01.2012 - 09.2018
- As a shipping and receiving specialist used standard precautions to unpack and disinfect cases from Doctors offices
- Read prescriptions or specifications and determined length of time
- Maximized sales by shipping on time and accurately
- Collaborated with carrier representatives to determine receipt methods and make special delivery arrangements
- Prepared accurate shipping orders and bills of lading to direct and route materials
- Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management
- Prepared shipments for postage through careful packing, sealing and labeling of materials.
Lab Technician
Huntsville Hospital
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with nursing station log; bringing discrepancies to the attention of unit personnel
- Verified patient by reading patient identification
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and fingersticks
- Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures; observing isolation procedures
- Collects therapeutic drug-monitoring assays by collaborating with nursing personnel to ensure appropriate drug dose to collection time
- Tracked and collected specimens by initialling, dating, and noting times of collection; maintaining daily tallies of collections performed
- Developed exemplary rapport with patients by demonstrating compassion and leadership.
ER Technician
Huntsville Hospital
09.2015 - 05.2017
- As an ER Tech I was dependable and consistent in a high pace environment
- Professionally trained patient care tech with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs
- Drew blood from patients, charted and sent them to the lab
- Worked along with coworkers to maintain steady flowing patients
- Stocked and replenished patient care areas with appropriate supplies
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies
- Conducted patient assessments under supervision of staff nurses and physicians
- Monitored diagnostic medical equipment to measure and observe various aspects of patient's health
- Took blood pressure measurements and reported to nurse or physician if above or below normal levels
- Triaged patients to award priority to patients with more severe complications
- Adhered to local, state and federal guidelines and accrediting agency regulations
- Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
Admin Assistant
Sei Bella Obgyn
04.2015 - 02.2017
- As an admin assistant I assisted patients with check in and check out
- Called pharmacies to ensure prescriptions were received
- I assisted the Dr
- With room set up for the patients
- Scheduled appointments accordingly and filed charts.
Cashier
Walmart
01.2011 - 12.2014
- Received payment by cash, check and credit cards
- Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning and end of shifts to ensure the amounts were correct
- Assisted customers with checkout in a timely manner.
Cashier
Big Brothers Food
06.2013 - 07.2014
- As a cashier at the family grocery store I maintained cash and checked customers out in a timely manner
- I loved working for this family store because we became a family
- When they closed it was devastating but we are still a family even without the store.
Associate
Burke's Outlet
08.2012 - 01.2013
- As a floor associate I stocked the shelves with merchandise
- Price checked items and also assisted on the registers
- When the inventory came in assisted with tagging and arranging the merchandise to the areas on the floor.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Calhoun Community College
Tanner, ALAdvance Diploma -
Huntsville High School
Huntsville, AL01.2012
Skills
- Health and safety procedures
- Product storage
- Product sampling
- First Aid/CPR
- Training and development
- Team building
- Customer service
- Administrative support
- Communications
- Project organization
- Problem resolution
- Organization
- Data management
- Understands Medical Procedures
- Venipuncture and Phlebotomy
- Wound Care and Irrigation
- Charting Expertise
- Proper Sterilization Techniques
- HIPAA Compliance
- Multi-line Telephone System
- Operation
- Updating Medical Records
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Patient Relations
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Social Perceptiveness
- Operating EKG Equipment
- Time Management
- Cleaning and Organizing
- Coordinating Drug Refills
- Procedure Assistance
- Critical Thinking
- Wound Care
- Medication Administration
- Check-In and Check-Out
- Procedures
- ADL Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Companionship
- Basic Housekeeping
- Daily living assistance
- Verbal and Written Communication
Timeline
Home Health Caregiver
Private Pay Clients
07.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant
UAB
04.2021 - Current
Phlebotomist
Kedplasma
11.2020 - 03.2021
Mold Operator
Kohler
02.2019 - 07.2020
Assembler
Goodman Manufacturing
06.2018 - 03.2019
Lab Technician
Huntsville Hospital
05.2017 - 01.2018
ER Technician
Huntsville Hospital
09.2015 - 05.2017
Admin Assistant
Sei Bella Obgyn
04.2015 - 02.2017
Cashier
Big Brothers Food
06.2013 - 07.2014
Associate
Burke's Outlet
08.2012 - 01.2013
Shipping And Receiving Associate
Oral Arts Dental Lab
01.2012 - 09.2018
Cashier
Walmart
01.2011 - 12.2014
No Degree - Nursing
Calhoun Community College
Advance Diploma -
Huntsville High School