Ave Evans
Folcroft,PA
Summary
Focused Certified Medical Assistant motivated to deliver seamless and pleasant healthcare experience to patients. Offering 7-year background assisting medical teams in examining and treating patients. Skillful in measuring vitals, preparing and drawing blood samples and preparing treatment rooms for examinations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Temple Faculty practice Plan
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
03.2024 - Current
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning correctly prior to use during patient examinations or treatments.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
- Administered injections under the direction of a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and sample analyses to monitor diseases.
- Monitored lab results for accuracy and alerted physicians immediately if any abnormalities were detected.
- Maintained patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
Certified Medical Assistant
JFK Medical Center North Campus
Philadelphia, PA
07.2019 - 03.2024
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork.
- Provided support to patients by helping them fill out forms and answering their questions about health care services.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Answered patient calls promptly and directed inquiries to the appropriate department when needed.
- Monitored lab results for accuracy and alerted physicians immediately if any abnormalities were detected.
- Ordered medical supplies from approved vendors based on predetermined budget parameters.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
Education
Medical Assisting
All State Career School
Essington, PA07.2016
Chester High School
Chester, PA06.2015
Nursing
Delaware County Community College
Media, PASkills
- Coding
- Clinical Applications
- Medical Terminology
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Scheduling
- Specimens Collection and Processing
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Lab Equipment Calibration
- Preparing Specimens and Samples
- Venipuncture and Phlebotomy
- Wound Care and Irrigation
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Electronic Medical Records
- Injection administration
- Phlebotomy techniques
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant
- CPR & First Aid & AED
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Temple Faculty practice Plan
03.2024 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
JFK Medical Center North Campus
07.2019 - 03.2024
Medical Assisting
All State Career School
Chester High School
Nursing
Delaware County Community College
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