April Stafford
Huffman
Summary
Highly skilled and compassionate Medical Assistant with 3 years of experience in medical and administrative assistance. Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal communication and strong problem-solving ability. Possesses exceptional written and verbal communication skills, paying meticulous attention to detail. Proficient in operating office equipment, filing, charting, documenting, and maintaining organization. CPR and First Aid certified, with extensive experience in assisting residents and clients with daily activities. Skilled in blood drawing, lab tests, EKGs, assisting nurses and doctors, taking vitals, and administering injections. Efficient in billing and coding, with excellent computer skills. Resourceful and dedicated to upholding the highest standards of patient care. Eager to join a medical team that shares this commitment. Additionally, I have experience in child care as a mother of three children. I find great joy in being a part of their young minds growing and developing.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Medical Assistant
Myers Plastic Surgery
07.2019 - Current
- Administered basic medical necessities and treatments
- Assembled, operated, cleaned and properly stored medical equipment and accessories
- Educated patients regarding their procedures or treatments
- Handled prescription information and refills
- Measured patients' vital signs
- Prepared and checked up on patient examination rooms
- Readied patients to be seen by medical care provider
- Recorded all relevant medical data in a charting system
Lead Nursery Educator
First Baptist Church Daycare
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Enhanced children''s learning experiences by incorporating age-appropriate activities and materials into the nursery curriculum.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding health, safety, and cleanliness standards within the nursery setting.
- Developed a nurturing and safe environment for children to grow, learn, and socialize with peers.
- Developed strong partnerships with families to support their child''s overall growth and well-being both in school and at home.
- Fostered creativity in young learners through art projects, dramatic play, and music exploration.
- Encouraged healthy habits among young children through daily physical activities, outdoor playtime opportunities, and proper nutrition education.
Medical Assistant
Vital Heart And Vein
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Used Eclinical software to process patient payments and update accounts
- Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including but not limited to EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analyses
- Checked patients in, collected and verified insurance information, compiled new patient forms, scheduled appointments and updated patient files
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies
- Experienced in front and back offices, controlling patient flow, collecting payments and assisting in delivery of quality healthcare
- Assisted patients in preparation for examinations, assessing and recording vital signs
- Performed front desk duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients and ordering supplies
Lead Medical Assistant
Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process
- Positioned patients for optimal comfort before procedures
- Checked patients in, collected and verified insurance information, compiled new patient forms, scheduled appointments and updated patient files
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies in adherence to OSHA regulations
- Assisted with technical treatments and entered information in patient records and charts
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments
- Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including but not limited to EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests
- Performed front desk duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients and ordering supplies
Any Lab Test Now
03.2017 - 05.2017
- Drew blood, various lab tests, and injections
- Efficient filing, charting, and documenting
- Appointment scheduling, took incoming calls and messages while running front desk
- 240 unpaid clinical externship site
Manager
Venus Tan and Body Spa
02.2011 - 07.2014
- Opened, closed, booked Botox appointments, hire, fire, payroll
CSR
Tj Maxx
03.2009 - 02.2011
- Opened, Closed, Cashier
Education
National Technical honor society
San Jacinto College North Campus
Houston, TXMedical Assisting
San Jacinto College North Campus
Houston, TX08.2017
CPR
San Jacinto College
01.2017
Skills
- Skills USA 2nd place
- CPR Medical Assisting
- EKG
- Coordinating with doctors and other staff
- Proficiency in clinical duties
- Licenses / Certifications Injections
- Cashier Payroll
- Capable of taking vital signs
- Date entry skills
- Skills in medical recording
- RMA- AMT Internal medicine
- CPR Scheduling
- Compassionate communication
- Expertise in administrative tasks
- Understanding of medical terminology
Certification
RMA- AMT Internal medicine CPR Medical Assisting Cashier Payroll CPR Scheduling EKG
Timeline
Lead Nursery Educator
First Baptist Church Daycare
10.2023 - 10.2024
Lead Medical Assistant
Myers Plastic Surgery
07.2019 - Current
Medical Assistant
Vital Heart And Vein
10.2018 - 07.2019
Lead Medical Assistant
Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care
12.2017 - 12.2018
Any Lab Test Now
03.2017 - 05.2017
Manager
Venus Tan and Body Spa
02.2011 - 07.2014
CSR
Tj Maxx
03.2009 - 02.2011
National Technical honor society
San Jacinto College North Campus
Medical Assisting
San Jacinto College North Campus
CPR
San Jacinto College