Araminta Scott
District Heights
Summary
Efficient Medical Assistant with solid foundation in providing clinical and administrative support in healthcare settings. Proven ability to assist in patient care, manage medical records, and support office operations. Demonstrated skill in patient communication and multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC
11.2024 - Current
- Administered patient care, including vital sign monitoring and medication administration.
- Coordinated patient appointments and follow-up communications to enhance scheduling efficiency.
- Assisted with clinical procedures and maintained sterile environments in examination rooms.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and preventive health measures for improved outcomes.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Clinical Associate
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC
02.2023 - 11.2024
- Oversaw clinical responsibilities, ensuring accurate documentation and optimal patient care.
- Assist in patient exams, enhancing service quality and satisfaction.
- Document vital signs and medical history, improving data accuracy and response.
- Facilitate patient registration, streamlining processes and reducing wait times.
- Optimize patient flow, significantly enhancing satisfaction and service quality.
- Implemented process improvements in clinical duties, leading to more efficient patient care delivery and precise documentation practices.
- Analyzed patient flow patterns to optimize interdepartmental transport, resulting in improved service quality and reduced bottlenecks.
Optician
U.S. Vision, Inc.
Forestville, MD
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided personalized eyewear consultations, ensuring optimal fit and patient satisfaction.
- Educated patients on eye care, enhancing their understanding and adherence to best practices.
- Resolved customer issues independently, boosting service efficiency and patient trust.
- Conducted personalized consultations, ensuring optimal eyewear selection. Managed POS operations, troubleshooting, and store opening/closing procedures.
- Independently managed patient interactions, enhancing customer satisfaction. Streamlined consultations for efficient eyewear needs assessment.
- Streamlined customer service processes, significantly reducing wait times and enhancing overall patient experience in a fast-paced optical retail environment.
Optician
America’s Best Contacts and Eyeglasses
Washington, DC
10.2019 - 02.2022
- Sold, fitted, and dispensed eyewear, enhancing patient satisfaction through personalized service.
- Trained new staff, improving team efficiency and reducing onboarding time.
- Managed visual merchandising, ensuring alignment with company standards.
- Conducted quality checks on eyewear shipments, maintaining high product standards.
- Fostered team synergy by mentoring new opticians and receptionists. Efficiently handled daily operations as a key holder, ensuring smooth workflow.
- Meticulously recorded patient medical histories during pretesting.
- Optimized sales performance through effective product knowledge and customer service. Streamlined opening and closing procedures for operational efficiency.
Assistant Manager
Ace Hardware
Takoma Park, MD
04.2016 - 08.2018
- Oversaw sales team training, boosting store productivity and growth.
- Managed staffing, inventory, and merchandising to ensure smooth operations.
- Handled daily store opening and closing, maintaining operational efficiency.
- Supported staff in stocking and customer loading to enhance service.
- Authorized time-off requests in absence of the store manager, ensuring coverage.
- Led store operations, overseeing staff management, inventory control, and merchandising. Ensured optimal performance through strategic planning and team development.
- Meticulously managed opening and closing procedures, maintaining store security and readiness. Ensured accurate inventory and appealing merchandise presentation.
- Introduced creative customer engagement initiatives, enhancing in-store experience. Pioneered new approaches to visual merchandising, driving impulse purchases.
Education
Montgomery College
Takoma Park, MD02-2016
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Mary Baldwin College
Staunton, VA04-2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Cesar Chavez Pcs Parkside Campus
Washington, DC06-2014
Skills
- Scheduling
- Sales
- Customer Service
- Retail
- Computer Skills
- Management
- Medical Billing
- Insurance Verification
- Medical Records
- Data Entry
- Health Screening
- Vital signs monitoring
- Immunization administration
- Maintaining confidentiality
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification at American Heart Association
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - National Healthcareer Association. Exp 11/2026
Timeline
Medical Assistant
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Clinical Associate
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
02.2023 - 11.2024
Optician
U.S. Vision, Inc.
02.2022 - 10.2022
Optician
America’s Best Contacts and Eyeglasses
10.2019 - 02.2022
Assistant Manager
Ace Hardware
04.2016 - 08.2018
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Mary Baldwin College
High School Diploma - undefined
Cesar Chavez Pcs Parkside Campus
Montgomery College