Asheka James-Wilson
St Petersburg, FL,FL
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
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Walmart Health
03.2023 - Current
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
Medical Assistant
AFC Urgent Care
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
10.2013 - 06.2022
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Contributed to a reduction in wait times by quickly assessing patient needs, prioritizing cases based on urgency, and efficiently completing blood draw procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
Supply Specialist
Army Reserve
07.2007 - 06.2016
- Achieved compliance with audit performance requirements.
- Maintained audit trails to adhere to performance requirements.
- Evaluated supplier proposals objectively based on predefined selection criteria such as quality standards met price competitiveness offered delivery timelines proposed thereby selecting the best fit option for the company''s unique requirements.
- Analyzed historical data patterns to identify potential areas for improvement in procurement practices leading to increased efficiency gains across various functions within the organization.
Medical Assistant
Get Well Medical
08.2013 - 09.2014
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate medical assistance during appointments.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH04.2024
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Keiser Career College
St Petersburg, FL10.2011
Skills
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Communication
- Medical Terminology
- Specimens collection and processing
- Patient Scheduling
- Customer Service
- Phlebotomy
- Insurance Verification
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Walmart Health
03.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
AFC Urgent Care
06.2022 - 10.2023
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
10.2013 - 06.2022
Medical Assistant
Get Well Medical
08.2013 - 09.2014
Supply Specialist
Army Reserve
07.2007 - 06.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
Southern New Hampshire University
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Keiser Career College