Candice Adkins
Chapmanville,WV
Summary
- Experienced Medical Assistant with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality.
- Caring and competent Childcare Provider experienced in keeping kids safe while nurturing development with age-appropriate activities. Strong verbal and written communication skills, organized nature and proactive approach to solving problems and managing conflict.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Marshall Pediatrics
09.2021 - 06.2022
- 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 medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Medical Assistant
West Virginia OrthoNeuro
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
Medical Assistant
Asthma & Allergy Center
07.2017 - 10.2019
- 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.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Performed Pulmonary Function tests
- Performed allergy testing
- Gave allergy injections
Education
No Degree - Education
Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College
Mount Gay, WVNo Degree - Human Services And Counseling
Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, KY08.2024
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
West Virginia Junior College - Charleston
Charleston, WV12.2015
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Scheduling
- Customer Service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- EMR / EHR
- Clinical Documentation
- Data Entry
- CPR
- Immunization Administration
- Specimens collection and processing
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Marshall Pediatrics
09.2021 - 06.2022
Medical Assistant
West Virginia OrthoNeuro
10.2019 - 04.2020
Medical Assistant
Asthma & Allergy Center
07.2017 - 10.2019
No Degree - Education
Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College
No Degree - Human Services And Counseling
Lindsey Wilson College
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
West Virginia Junior College - Charleston
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