Antoinette Ferguson
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Gastro Health
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Certified Medical Assistant
UAB Medicine
10.2020 - 09.2022
- 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.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- 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.
- Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fair Haven
04.2018 - 04.2020
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
T.A. Lawson State Community College
Birmingham, ALMedical Assisting
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL10.2022
Advanced Study - High School
Ramsay High School
Birmingham, AL05.2015
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Scheduling
- Patient documentation
- Direct Patient Care
- CPR
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Gastro Health
01.2023 - 04.2023
Certified Medical Assistant
UAB Medicine
10.2020 - 09.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fair Haven
04.2018 - 04.2020
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
T.A. Lawson State Community College
Medical Assisting
Jefferson State Community College
Advanced Study - High School
Ramsay High School