Briana Washington
Summary
Committed Medical Assistant with extensive knowledge and experience. Offers strong dedication and critical thinking skills. I effectively excel in enhancing patient experiences through exceptional time management and problem-solving abilities. Motivated to deliver seamless and pleasant patient care while obtaining the highest level of professionalism.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Herself Health
10.2023 - Current
- Assist with providing geriatric primary care for women
- 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.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Aided in accurate diagnoses by performing laboratory tests and preparing specimens for analysis.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
Medical Assistant
Minnesota Women's Care
12.2019 - 10.2023
- Assist in providing prenatal and gynecological women's care
- Precepted newly hired medical assistants to train each on office procedures and important tasks.
- Assist with minor and complex procedures ensuring sterile environment and patient comfort (e.g Cystoscopy, Endosee Endometrial Biopsy, Vulvar Biopsy, Colposcopy, and IUD/Nexplanon insertions)
- Perform various diagnostic procedures (e.g urinalysis dipstick, pregnancy test, semen prep for IUI's, Fetal Non-stress test)
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
Medical Assistant
HealthEast
06.2018 - 12.2019
- Assist in providing multi specialty care (e.g OBGYN, Pediatric, Family Medicine)
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed to adult and pediatric patients.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies in adherence to OSHA regulations.
- Completed EKGs and other tests (e.g Ear irrigation,rapid strep and flu, eye and vision exam) based on patient presentation in office.
Medical Assistant/Medical Receptionist
Center For Reproductive Medicine
02.2017 - 06.2018
- Performed high volume phlebotomy tasks efficiently
- Maintained thorough knowledge of insurance plan requirements, facilitating accurate and timely completion of prior authorizations.
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Managed high call volumes, directing calls to appropriate departments while maintaining a polite and professional demeanor.
- Provided compassionate customer service, creating a welcoming atmosphere for patients.
Education
Medical Assistant Diploma - Medical Assistant
American Institute
West Hartford, CT10-2014
High School Diploma -
New Britain High School
New Britain, CT01-2011
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient scheduling
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Medical terminology knowledge
- EMR / EHR (Epic, eClinical Works, Elation, and Athena)
- Phlebotomy
- CPR
- Immunization administration
- Sterilization techniques
- Specimens collection and processing
- Vital sign monitoring
- EKG
- NST
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- CPR/AED Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Herself Health
10.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Minnesota Women's Care
12.2019 - 10.2023
Medical Assistant
HealthEast
06.2018 - 12.2019
Medical Assistant/Medical Receptionist
Center For Reproductive Medicine
02.2017 - 06.2018
Medical Assistant Diploma - Medical Assistant
American Institute
High School Diploma -
New Britain High School
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