Amber Nakamura
Clarkston,WA
Summary
Focused Certified Medical Assistant motivated to deliver seamless and pleasant healthcare experience to patients. Offering a 10 year background assisting medical teams in examining and treating patients. Skillful in measuring vitals, preparing and drawing blood samples and preparing treatment rooms for examinations.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
CHAS Health
Lewiston, ID
09/25/18 - Current
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies ensuring adequate stock levels were maintained at all times.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Certified Medical Assistant
St. Luke's Capital City Family Medicine
Boise, ID
06/05/15 - 08/31/20
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Administered injections under the direction of a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
- Educated patients on preventive care topics such as diet and exercise habits or medication compliance.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Operated electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Walla Walla Community College
Clarkston04-2012
GED -
Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID04-2011
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical Applications
- Medical Terminology
- Inventory and Supply Management
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Specimens Collection and Processing
- Phlebotomy
- Documentation Expert
- First Aid
- Wound Care and Irrigation
- Equipment Sterilization
- Respiratory Equipment Utilization
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- CPR
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Valid WA Driver's License
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Month x2
- BLS Instructor
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
CHAS Health
09/25/18 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
St. Luke's Capital City Family Medicine
06/05/15 - 08/31/20
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Walla Walla Community College
GED -
Lewis-Clark State College