CELEST WILLIAMS
Thomasville,GA
Summary
Motivated and skilled Traveling Medical Assistant with over 5 years of experience in fast-paced healthcare environments. Known for adaptability,reliability,and providing quality patient care while on assignments in diverse locations. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.
Certified Medical Assistant with strong focus on patient care and clinical support. Skilled in administering medications, recording vital signs, and managing patient records. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective teamwork. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Waupun Correction Institute
02.2025 - Current
- Communicate clearly and effectively with inmates to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Taking and recording patients vital signs like temperature,pulse,blood pressure, and respiration rate.
- Helping medical staff during patient examinations,including preparing patients and equipment,and assisting with procedures
- Assisting with wound care,including cleaning,dressing,and monitoring healing.
- Drawing blood for lab tests. Assisting with EKG's,and Administering injections as directed by physician.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
Certified Medical Assistant
University of Wisconsin Hospital
01.2023 - 02.2025
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assist physicians and nurses during clinical exams,minor procedures,and diagnostic testing.
- Administer injections,perform EKGs,collect lab specimens,and prepare them for processing.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Giving patients injections or medications as directed by physicians and as permitted by state law
- Scheduling patient appointments,entering patient information into medical records,handling billing,and insurance forms.
Certified Medical Assistant
St Luke Payette Lake
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
Certified Medical Assistant
University of Wisconsin Health-University Hospital
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Perform patient intake duties,including recording vital signs,medical history,and chief complaints,to prepare patients for examination.
- Proficiency in taking vital signs, performing basic lab tests, and assisting with procedures.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Prepare patients for examinations and procedures
- Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and perform basic laboratory tests
Certified Medical Assistant
Live Oak
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Taking patient vital signs (temperature, blood pressure,oxygen levels.)
- Collecting patient medical histories
- Preparing patients for examinations
- Assisting physicians with procedures
- Administering medications and injections
- Performing basic lab tests
- Drawing blood
- Applying dressings and assisting with wound care
Certified Medical Assistant
Wellstar
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Performing in office procedures such as ear cleanings.
- Medicare physicals
- COVID19 testing
- POCT
Patient Care Technician
Sunrise Assisted Living
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Facilitated smooth transitions between healthcare settings by effectively communicating patient needs and preferences during handoffs.
- Enhanced patient care by providing thorough and compassionate assistance with activities of daily living.
- Promoted patient privacy and dignity by maintaining confidentiality of personal information and delivering respectful care at all times.
- Contributed to the improvement of departmental policies and procedures through participation in regular meetings and open communication with team members.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walmart
01.2004 - 06.2018
- Trained new pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and best practices, ensuring consistent quality of service.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately filling and dispensing prescriptions in a timely manner.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
- Increased customer satisfaction by delivering friendly, personalized service during transactions.
Assist Front End Manager
Kroger
02.2002 - 01.2004
- Oversaw cash handling procedures, minimizing discrepancies in end-of-day reports through diligent monitoring of transactions.
- Monitored cash drawers in 15 checkout stations to verify adequate cash supply.
- Oversaw cashier operations, bookkeeping, and security.
- Maintained excellent store appearance by enforcing cleanliness standards and delegating tasks to team members effectively.
- Maintained strong customer relations and effective customer service standards.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Education
Technical - Certified Medical Assistant
GA Northwestern Technical College
01.2019
High School Diploma - undefined
Thomasville High School
01.1988
Skills
- EMR
- Medical office administration
- Completing Insurance Forms
- Patient EKG monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical terminology
- Specimens collection and processing
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Vital sign monitoring
- Wound care
- Patient assessments
- Venipuncture proficiency
- Patient scheduling
- Phlebotomy techniques
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Certification
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- BLS- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Waupun Correction Institute
02.2025 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
University of Wisconsin Hospital
01.2023 - 02.2025
Certified Medical Assistant
St Luke Payette Lake
02.2022 - 12.2022
Certified Medical Assistant
University of Wisconsin Health-University Hospital
01.2021 - 02.2022
Certified Medical Assistant
Live Oak
12.2020 - 01.2021
Certified Medical Assistant
Wellstar
08.2018 - 01.2021
Patient Care Technician
Sunrise Assisted Living
01.2017 - 07.2018
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walmart
01.2004 - 06.2018
Assist Front End Manager
Kroger
02.2002 - 01.2004
High School Diploma - undefined
Thomasville High School
Technical - Certified Medical Assistant
GA Northwestern Technical College
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