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. Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 8 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Promoter
Dedicated Senior Medical Center
Southfield, MI
08.2021 - Current
Measures and records patient vital signs; records patient interview and medical history.
Catalogs and communicates patient needs to PCP, Clinician, Specialist and/or other clinical personnel.
Prepares patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests; assists physician with exams; explains treatment procedures and physicians' instructions to patient.
Observes patients and reports any changes in patient conditions to PCP, Clinician, Specialist and/or other clinical personnel.
Perform non-critical medical and therapeutic procedures based on medical instructions. Collects phlebotomy and other lab specimens; performs basic waived lab tests.
Prepares and administers medications; changes dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and other first aid procedures; uses CPR skills when necessary, all under physician supervision.
Maintains supplies, equipment, stocks and sterilizes instruments; practices OSHA safety standards; performs accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
Processes patient phone messages, returning calls and routing them to other team members as appropriate; calls patients to obtain and relay pertinent information for physician.
Upon physician approval and authorization, calls in prescriptions to pharmacy. Uses communication skills with appropriate medical terminology; and follows appropriate legal and ethical professional conduct; authorized individuals will use ChenMed Rx system to support physician medication dispensing.
Provides health coaching to defined group of patients to support healthy lifestyle choices. Follows up with coached patients via weekly calls.
Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.
Handled 30 calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns
Medical Assistant
Beaumont Southgate Family Practice
Southgate, MI
07.2019 - 02.2021
Screened patient's vitals and history Responsible for rooming and cleaning rooms EKGs Injections Medications Glucometers Telephone and computer skills Faxing and filing Wounds Care Monofilament Test Drug Screens Ear Irrigation Pelvic Exam Assisting Schedule patients with chronic disease care
Coordinate appointments, follow-up tests and treatments
Complete lab orders consult requests and providing patient with appointment when needed
Function as a Medical Assistant to fulfill needs of clinic
Assistance with Medical Procedures Coordination of care with both inpatient and outpatient and joint venture teams
Completes FMLA, Disability and RTW forms Telemedicine Sofia testing
Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Nurse Aide II
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
09.2018 - 06.2019
Maintain room cleanliness prior to and following surgical procedures
Respond and assist to emergency/trauma cases, assist surgical team as directed
Assist with postmortem care and transportation
Demonstrate appropriate infection control and universal precautions Assist with preparation of operating room including retrieval of monitors and specialty beds, and related equipment for surgeries
Ensure availability of instruments and supplies needed for case
Assist with opening of supplies and instruments
Assist nursing staff in preparing patient for surgery including lifting, positioning, prepping and additional duties as directed by circulating nurse or manager
Provide assistant with emergency procedures, including but not limited to vital signs, IV insertion, venipuncture, wound care, application of orthopedic devices, 12-lead EKG, patient monitoring during diagnostic procedures, patient transport, stocking department supplies
Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Medical Assistance
University of Michigan CSR Ambulatory Care
Ann Arbor, MI
06.2017 - 09.2018
Obtaining patient's vitals and history Responsible for rooming and cleaning rooms EKGs Injections Medications Glucometers Telephone and computer skills Faxing and filing Wounds Care Monofilament Test Discounting IVs Drug Screens Preparing Iv Tubing Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Ear Irrigation Pelvic Exam Assisting Bladder scans Ambulate, move, and lift patient Respiratory Care Schedule patients with chronic disease care
Coordinate appointments, follow-up tests and treatments
Complete lab orders consult requests and providing patient with appointment when needed
Function as Medical Assistant to fulfill needs of clinic
Assistance with Medical Procedures Coordination of care with both inpatient and outpatient and joint venture teams
Assist with complex procedures in sigmoidoscopy room to include flex sigs, anal ultrasounds, rectal ultrasounds, thyroid aspirations, and esophageal dilations Completes FMLA, Disability and RTW forms Assist with dressing changes for trauma burn patients
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
Rehabilitation Assistant
Eisenhower Center
Ann Arbor, MI
10.2015 - 07.2017
Provide individual and group counseling to help clients adjust to their disability Evaluate clients’ abilities, interests, experience, skills, health, and education Develop treatment plan in consultation with other professionals, such as doctors, therapists, and psychologists Create rehabilitation or treatment plans based on clients’ values, strengths, limitations, and goals Arrange for clients to obtain services, such as medical care or career training Help employers understand needs and abilities of people with disabilities, as well as laws and resources that impact people with disabilities Assist clients in creating strategies to develop their strengths and adjust to their limitations
Performed treatment procedures to improve patient's functioning.
Assisted patients during ambulation to prevent injuries.
Prepared patients for treatment by positioning, dressing or removing external supports.
Administered structured activities to socialize patients.
Medical Assistance
Van Buren Urgent Care
Belleville, MI
01.2015 - 05.2015
Responsible for rooming and cleaning rooms Patients Obtaining patients vitals and history Hand washing Sterilization of gloves and trays for minor surgical procedures Injections Medications Appointment Scheduling Electrocardiogram (ECG) Autoclave Wrapping instrumentation Glucometers Casting Setting up a sterile tray for minor surgical procedures Urinalysis Telephone and computer skills Faxing and filling Vital Signs Medical Terminology Phlebotomy Electrocardiography (EKG) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Electronic Medical Record (EMR) -Healthcare Medical Records - Injections Assisting doctor as needed
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
Education
American Heart Association Certification- BLS with AED
Emergency care & Safety Institute First Aid, certified
Pass State Exam -
Diploma - Science
Belleville High School
Certificate of Completion - undefined
William. D. Ford Career Tech Center
Skills
Obtaining patient's vitals and history
Responsible for rooming and cleaning rooms
EKGs
Telehealth
Phlebotomy
Injections
Medications
Glucometers
Telephone and computer skills
Faxing and filing
Autoclave
Wrapping instrumentation
Wounds Care
Monofilament Test
Discounting IVs
Drug Screens
Preparing Iv Tubing
Appointment Scheduling
Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
Ear Irrigation
Pelvic Exam Assisting
Bladder scans
Ambulate, move, and lift patient
Respiratory Care
Schedule patients with chronic disease care
Coordinate appointments, follow-up tests and treatments
Complete lab orders consult requests and providing patient with appointment when needed
Function as Medical Assistant to fulfill needs of clinic
Assistance with Medical Procedures
Coordination of care with both inpatient and outpatient and joint venture teams
Assist with complex procedures in the sigmoidoscopy room to include flex sigs, anal ultrasounds, rectal ultrasounds, thyroid aspirations, and esophageal dilations
Completes FMLA, Disability and RTW forms
Assist with dressing changes for trauma burn patient
Accomplishments
Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Care Promoter
Dedicated Senior Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant
Beaumont Southgate Family Practice
07.2019 - 02.2021
Nurse Aide II
University of Michigan
09.2018 - 06.2019
Medical Assistance
University of Michigan CSR Ambulatory Care
06.2017 - 09.2018
Rehabilitation Assistant
Eisenhower Center
10.2015 - 07.2017
Medical Assistance
Van Buren Urgent Care
01.2015 - 05.2015
American Heart Association Certification- BLS with AED
Emergency care & Safety Institute First Aid, certified
Pass State Exam -