Cathern Barbee
Abbeville,SC
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient and customer satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients and customers through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledgeable certified medical assistant with exceptional background over several years handling intensive clinical environments. Quality-driven and safety-oriented with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. Experienced in collaborating across disciplines to support patient needs and enhance care.
Focused professional motivated to deliver seamless and pleasant healthcare experience to patients. Offering extensive background assisting medical teams in examining and treating patients. Skillful in measuring vitals, preparing, and drawing blood samples and preparing treatment rooms for examinations.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Abbeville Area Healthcare Center
Abbeville, SC
11.2018 - 08.2024
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork.
- 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.
- Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
Clerical Worker
Family Medicine and Associates
Abbeville, SC
09.2014 - 06.2017
- Answered customer inquiries by phone and in person.
- Organized and filed documents, both physically and electronically.
- Processed incoming mail and distributed to appropriate personnel.
- Prepared reports using Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Receptionist/sales
Shealy Electrical
Greenwood, SC
2009 - 2013
- Oversaw front desk operations to ensure efficient visitor and sales check-in processes.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues with efficiency.
- Streamlined filing systems and ensured timely updates of client records in database software.
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication to enhance administrative efficiency.
- Managed meticulous tracking of incoming and outgoing orders to ensure accuracy.
- Monitored invoice statuses for paid and unpaid invoices. Assisted in tracking payment processes to support timely financial reporting. Updated records to reflect current invoice conditions.
- Facilitated direct communication with sales companies and customers to enhance collaboration.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant - Healthcare
Village Career Center
Abbeville, SC09-2021
Certified Nursing Assistant - Health Aide
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC10-2009
High School Diploma -
Ware Shoals High School
Ware Shoals, SC05-2007
Skills
- Executed clinical applications to enhance patient care and treatment outcomes
- Oversaw inventory and supply management processes to ensure optimal stock levels
- Ensured adherence to HIPAA regulations to protect patient privacy and confidentiality
- Executed specimen collection and processing protocols to ensure accurate results
- Conducted patient assessments to identify health needs and concerns Supported healthcare teams in developing care plans based on assessment findings Assisted in monitoring patient progress and adjusting care strategies as necessary
- Oversaw vital sign monitoring to ensure patient safety and well-being
- Documented patient information accurately to support healthcare teams in providing quality care Assisted in maintaining organized patient records to facilitate efficient access to information Collaborated with medical staff to ensure timely updates of patient documentation
- Managed patient scheduling to optimize clinic workflow and enhance patient experience
- Facilitated procedural assistance to enhance operational efficiency
- Delivered patient-centered care by assessing individual needs and preferences
- Monitored vital signs to support patient care Assisted healthcare professionals in maintaining accurate records Provided timely updates on patient conditions to enhance team communication
- Executed electrocardiography (EKG) procedures to assess cardiac health
- Exhibited composure and resilience in high-pressure situations
- Demonstrated expertise in medical terminology to enhance communication within healthcare settings
- Executed accurate data entry processes to ensure information integrity
- Achieved improved team collaboration through effective telephone and face-to-face communication
- Executed task-oriented strategies to enhance operational efficiency
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Abbeville Area Healthcare Center
11.2018 - 08.2024
Clerical Worker
Family Medicine and Associates
09.2014 - 06.2017
Certified Medical Assistant - Healthcare
Village Career Center
Certified Nursing Assistant - Health Aide
Piedmont Technical College
High School Diploma -
Ware Shoals High School
Receptionist/sales
Shealy Electrical
2009 - 2013