Candace Jackson
Dacula,GA
Summary
Professional in healthcare with solid experience in clinical and administrative duties. Skilled in patient care, medical procedures, and electronic health records. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and delivering high-quality results. Reliable in fast-paced environments and adept at supporting medical staff and patients effectively.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
PIEDMONT HEART INSTITUTE
05.2022 - Current
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
- Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician
- Record patient's medical history, vital statistics, and information such as test results in medical records
- Prepare and administer medications/vaccinations as directed by physician
- Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing
- Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analysis
- Utilizing customer services skills and keeping an upbeat attitude while working with various age groups
- Keeping exam rooms cleaned and stocked for daily use
- Performing EKG's as needed for diagnostic analysis
- Placing of Holster and MCOT monitors on patients for diagnostic analysis and uploading/printing off reports
- Preparing cardiac clearance for physician sign off
Lead Medical Assistant
EMORY HEART AND VASCULAR
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
- Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician
- Record patient's medical history, vital statistics, and information such as test results in medical records
- Prepare and administer medications/vaccinations as directed by physician
- Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing
- Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analysis
- Utilizing customer services skills and keeping an upbeat attitude while working with various age groups
- Keeping exam rooms cleaned and stocked for daily use
- Performing EKG's as needed for diagnostic analysis
Medical Assistant
EMORY HEALTHCARE (ESP FLOAT POOL)
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
- Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician
- Record patient's medical history, vital statistics, and information such as test results in medical records
- Prepare and administer medications/vaccinations as directed by physician
- Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing
- Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analysis
- Utilizing customer services skills and keeping an upbeat attitude while working with various age groups
- Keeping exam rooms cleaned and stocked for daily use
- Conducting telemed visits via Zoom for patient care
Medical Assistant
SPECTRUM HEALTH MEDICAL
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
- Conducting telemed visits via Zoom for patient care
- Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician
- Record patient's medical history, vital statistics, and information such as test results in medical records
- Prepare and administer medications/vaccinations as directed by physician
- Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing
- Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analysis
- Utilizing customer services skills and keeping an upbeat attitude while working with various age groups
- Keeping exam rooms cleaned and stocked for daily use
Medical Assistant/Surgical Technologist
ADVANCE PAIN MANAGEMENT
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs
- Show patients to examination room and prepare them for the physician
- Record patients medical history, vital statistics and information such as test results in medical record
- Prepare and administer medication/injections as directed by physician
- Collect blood, urine drug screens and oral swab drug screens to be sent to lab for testing
- Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for testing or admission
- Perform general office duties such as answering phones, taking dictation or completing insurance forms
- Inventory and order medical, lab, or office supplies and equipment
- Scribing for the physician
- Operating C-Arm equipment for procedures
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Assisted in preparing surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Education
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Sanford-Brown College
Grand Rapids, MI01.2011
Certificate of Technical Studies - Surgical Technologist
Emory University
Atlanta, GA08-2025
Skills
- Clinical skills- vital signs, EKG's, urinalysis, glucose/hemoglobin testing, injections, venipuncture
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Working knowledge of EPIC, Powerchart
- Ability to room patients with efficiency and give quality care as needed
- Set up and operation of surgical equipment/tools
- Surgical assistance
- Infection control protocols
- Preoperative preparation
Certification
Medical Assistant, Surgical Technician
Timeline
Medical Assistant
PIEDMONT HEART INSTITUTE
05.2022 - Current
Lead Medical Assistant
EMORY HEART AND VASCULAR
10.2021 - 05.2022
Medical Assistant
EMORY HEALTHCARE (ESP FLOAT POOL)
08.2021 - 10.2021
Medical Assistant
SPECTRUM HEALTH MEDICAL
02.2020 - 08.2021
Medical Assistant/Surgical Technologist
ADVANCE PAIN MANAGEMENT
03.2019 - 09.2019
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Sanford-Brown College
Certificate of Technical Studies - Surgical Technologist
Emory University
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