Experienced Medical Assistant with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Colonial Healthcare
10.2018 - Current
Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Hope Health Pediatrics
03.2021 - 09.2021
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Emergency Room Technician
McLeod Health Clarendon
06.2014 - 03.2020
Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.