Annissa Zimmerman
Litchfield Park,Arizona
Summary
Accomplished Registered Medical Assistant with a proven track record at Arizona Cardiology Group, enhancing office efficiency and patient care through expert coordination and clinical skills. Skilled in Electronic Health Records Management and delivering compassionate support, significantly improving patient outcomes. Demonstrates a strong commitment to privacy, confidentiality, and HIPAA compliance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Medical Assistant
Arizona Cardiology Group
03.2018 - 07.2022
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
ESE Paraprofessional
Peoria Unified School District
07.2013 - 05.2017
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Maricopa Community Colleges - Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ05.2025
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Maricopa Community Colleges - Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ12.2023
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Maricopa Community Colleges - Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, AZ02.2018
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Patient Assessments
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Care Coordination
- Clinical Documentation
- Infection control procedures
- Electronic Health Records Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Basic Life Support
- Vital signs measurement
- Clinical applications
Timeline
Registered Medical Assistant
Arizona Cardiology Group
03.2018 - 07.2022
ESE Paraprofessional
Peoria Unified School District
07.2013 - 05.2017
Associate of Applied Science -
Maricopa Community Colleges - Glendale Community College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Maricopa Community Colleges - Glendale Community College
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Maricopa Community Colleges - Estrella Mountain Community College
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