Bridget Houston
Beulaville,North Carolina
Summary
Highly skilled Certified Medical Assistant with extensive experience in clinical settings, notably at Physicians East Internal Medicine. Excelled in patient assessments, medication administration, and maintaining HIPAA protocols. Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities, significantly enhancing patient care and efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Physicians East Internal Medicine
Beulaville , NC
11.2014 - Current
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- 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.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Educated patients on preventive care topics such as diet and exercise habits or medication compliance.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
Patient Care Assistant
Autumn Village
Beulaville, NC
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
Certified Medical Assistant
New Dimension Group
Rose Hill, NC
05.2012 - 11.2014
- Conducted physical assessments including measurements of height, weight, temperature and pulse rate; reported any changes in condition to supervising physician or nurse practitioner.
- Administered injections per physician orders while adhering to all safety guidelines.
- Documented all activities accurately into electronic medical records system.
- Answered phones promptly; responded professionally to inquiries from patients or family members.
Certified Medical Assistant
New Hanover Medical Group
Wilmington , NC
09.2010 - 09.2012
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- 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.
- Educated patients on preventive care topics such as diet and exercise habits or medication compliance.
- Answered patient calls promptly and directed inquiries to the appropriate department when needed.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
James Sprunt Communty College
Kenansville, NC05-2010
Skills
- Medical records oversight
- Treatment setup
- Clinical applications
- HIPAA protocols
- Inventory and supply management
- Sample collection procedures
- Injection administration
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Problem-solving
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
- Vital sign monitoring
- Telephone etiquette
- Schedule coordination
- Basic life support
- Specimens collection and processing
- Attention to detail
Certification
- CMA (AAMA)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Autumn Village
03.2018 - 09.2018
Certified Medical Assistant
Physicians East Internal Medicine
11.2014 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
New Dimension Group
05.2012 - 11.2014
Certified Medical Assistant
New Hanover Medical Group
09.2010 - 09.2012
- CMA (AAMA)
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
James Sprunt Communty College
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