ANGEL GATHRIGHT
Katy
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking Certified Medical Assistant with extensive experience in both front and back office settings. Skilled in patient care, clinical procedures, and administrative support. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care while maintaining efficiency in fast-paced medical environments. Seeking to grow and advance within the healthcare field.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Village Medical
Cypress
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted in patient intake and registration processes for efficient service delivery.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured compliance with hygiene standards.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
- Ordered medical supplies from approved vendors based on predetermined budget parameters.
Certified Medical Assistant -PRN
Excel Urgent Care
Cypress
03.2024 - Current
- Front and back office duties, phlebotomy, lab testing, wound care, insurance verification, and patient flow management.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Ordered medical supplies from approved vendors based on predetermined budget parameters.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
Medical Assistant
Pediatrix Primary and Urgent Care
Katy
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Vitals, injections, lab testing, EKGs, patient education, and inventory management.
Medical Assistant (Travel)
Jogan Health
Portland
03.2022 - 11.2022
- COVID testing/vaccination, training staff, inventory, and documentation.
Medical Assistant (Contract)
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
Denver
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted physicians with patient examinations and medical procedures.
- Conducted COVID-19 testing following strict health protocols and safety guidelines.
- Trained new staff on testing protocols and customer service practices.
- Documented test results accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Collected and prepared nasal-pharyngeal samples for PCR testing of COVID-19 in accordance with standard methods and processes.
Medical Assistant
Southwest Allergy & Asthma Center
03.2019 - 08.2021
- Allergy testing, injections, triage, lab work, and documentation.
Medical Assistant
Preferred Urgent Care
08.2016 - 03.2019
- Collaborated with team members to improve patient care processes.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Medical Assistant
Dairy Ashford Family Practice
01.2015 - 12.2015
Education
Certified medical assistant -
Fortis College
Houston, TX 01.2015 - 12.2015
Pine Bluff High School
Pine Bluff, ARSkills
- Phlebotomy & Venipuncture
- CPR Certified
- EKG & Diagnostic Testing
- EMR Systems (Epic, ECW, Athena, Practice Fusion, AdvanceMD)
- Patient Care & Vital Signs
- Injection Administration
- Medical Terminology
- Triage & Patient Assessment
- Medical Scheduling & Billing
- Insurance Verification
- HIPAA Compliance
- Laboratory Testing & Equipment Operation
- Wound Care & Irrigation
- Microsoft Word & Excel
- Office & Clerical Support
- Emergency response preparedness
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Disease prevention education
- Schedule coordination
- Wound care
- Medication administration
- Insurance confirmation
- Basic life support
- Specimens collection and processing
- Telephone etiquette
- HIPAA protocols
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant (NAHP #229120)
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Village Medical
02.2025 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant -PRN
Excel Urgent Care
03.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Pediatrix Primary and Urgent Care
02.2023 - 09.2024
Medical Assistant (Travel)
Jogan Health
03.2022 - 11.2022
Medical Assistant (Contract)
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
08.2021 - 03.2022
Medical Assistant
Southwest Allergy & Asthma Center
03.2019 - 08.2021
Medical Assistant
Preferred Urgent Care
08.2016 - 03.2019
Certified medical assistant -
Fortis College
01.2015 - 12.2015
Medical Assistant
Dairy Ashford Family Practice
01.2015 - 12.2015
Pine Bluff High School