CARRIE SHEMA
Albuquerque
Summary
Personable and dedicated with strong foundation in clinical procedures and patient care. Possesses comprehensive understanding of medical terminology and proficiency in patient record management. Committed to providing exceptional patient support and ensuring smooth clinical operations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
UNMH
10.2024 - 12.2025
- Assisted in the management of electronic health records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Administered patient care and assistance during clinical procedures to enhance overall patient experience.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to schedule appointments, optimizing clinic workflow.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes, contributing to effective patient assessments.
Certified Medical Assistant
H & S
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Certified Medical Assistant
High Desert Pediatrics
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.
- Increased patient safety by meticulously following infection control protocols and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Consistently maintained up-to-date certifications, demonstrating dedication to professional development and quality patient care.
Education
Medical Assisting Program -
Carrington College
05.2022
Skills
- CLINICAL
- Taking vital signs
- Performing EKGs and phlebotomy
- Assisting with minor procedures and wound care
- Preparing patients for exams and procedures
- Maintaining exam rooms
- ADMINISTRATIVE
- Scheduling patient appointments and managing calendars
- Maintaining and updating electronic health records (EHR)
- Handling billing, coding, and insurance forms
- Greeting and checking in patients professionally
- Managing medical correspondence and referrals
- INTERPERSONAL AND SOFT SKILLS
- Compassionate patient communication and active listening
- Multitasking and time management in high-pressure settings
- Confidentiality and understanding of HIPAA regulations
- Team collaboration with nurses, doctors, and staff
- Problem-solving and adaptability in fast-changing environments
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical terminology
- Specimens collection and processing
- Patient scheduling
- Patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Medication administration
- Vital sign monitoring
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient documentation
- Wound care
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Blood pressure measurement
- Injection administration
Certification
- CCMA
- CPR
- OSHA
- HIPPA
EXTERNSHIP
- Eye Associates of NM
- Albuquerque, NM
- May 2022 – July 2022
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
UNMH
10.2024 - 12.2025
Certified Medical Assistant
H & S
10.2023 - 10.2024
Certified Medical Assistant
High Desert Pediatrics
05.2022 - 10.2023
Medical Assisting Program -
Carrington College