Celeste Childers
Florence,AL
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Dedicated Medical Assistant skilled with technical, clerical and patient support. Strong interpersonal communication with talent effectively dealing with patients and staff alike. Detailed understanding of medical sector and regulatory obligations concerning it.
Personable Medical Assistant bringing several years of hands-on experience balancing problematic administrative and clinical duties to achieve patient satisfaction. Offering thorough understanding of medical registration process and procedures to streamline client processing. Compassionate and respectful collaborator recognized for delivering high-quality healthcare and excellent customer service.
Knowledgeable 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.
Certified Medical Assistant with relevant experience in fast-paced healthcare settings. Strong background in patient care, medical terminology, and electronic health record systems. Showcased ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing environments or demands. Success noted in improving clinic workflow efficiency and contributing positively to team-focused environments.
Compassionate Medical Assistant with a knack for completing tasks efficiently and productively. Possess specialized skills in patient care, medical record management, and clinical procedures. Excel in communication, empathy, and adaptability, ensuring seamless support to healthcare teams and providing exceptional service to patients.
Hardworking medical administrative professional offers great people skills, organized file management and deep understanding of patient protections. Enhances office operations by staying on top of patient and staff needs. Experience with electronic recordkeeping and insurance documentation.
Compassionate healthcare professional with background in medical assistance, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care, medical record keeping, and clinical procedures. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient experiences and seamless support to healthcare teams.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
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.
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
North Alabama Bone & Joint Clinic P.C.
Florence , AL
11.2016 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures
- Assisted in training new hires.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Patient Care Assistant
Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital
Florence , AL
02.2015 - 11.2016
- Provided assistance to nurses and other healthcare professionals in the delivery of patient care.
- Assisted with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and transferring patients.
- Administered prescribed medications under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs including pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Collected specimens for laboratory tests upon request of medical staff.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided.
- Assisted with ambulation and positioning of patients according to their plan of care.
- Ensured proper nutrition by providing meals, snacks and fluids to patients as instructed by medical staff.
- Reported any changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse immediately.
- Provided emotional support for distressed patients and families during difficult times.
- Helped maintain a clean environment in all areas assigned.
- Educated patients about health maintenance and disease prevention measures.
- Answered call lights promptly to ensure timely response to patient needs.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations following established protocols.
- Participated in developing individualized plans of care based on patient assessments.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by stocking supplies and ensuring equipment is functioning properly.
- Observed safety precautions when handling hazardous materials such as linens, soiled dressings or infectious waste.
- Complemented nursing interventions by providing comfort measures such as back rubs or blankets.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Promoted patient comfort by quickly responding to calls and handling diverse needs.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected and labeled specimens to prepare for delivery to laboratory.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs to aid physicians with patient care planning.
- Assisted in training new patient care technician’s.
Server
Walton’s Restaurant
Rogersville , AL
08.2012 - 02.2015
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Accurately recorded orders on cash register and point-of-sale system.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lexington High School
Lexington, AL05.2012
Skills
HIPAA Compliance
Patient Flow Management and scheduling
Medical Billing
Payment Collection
Phlebotomy and procedure assistance
Indirect Patient Care
Inventory Management
Patient-focused care
Family Education
Specimens collection and processing
Communicating with patient families
Clinical Documentation and data entry
CPR certified
Certification
HEARTSAVER
Heartsaver®
CPR AED
Nicole Phillips
has successfully completed the cognitive and skills evaluations
in accordance with the curriculum of the American Heart Association
Heartsaver CPR AED Program.
Optional modules completed:
Child CPR AED, Infant CPR
Issue Date
10/3/2025
Training Center Name
Northwest - Shoals Community College
Training Center ID
AL05887
Training Center City, State
Muscle Shoals, AL
Training Center Phone
Number
(256) 331-5437
Training Site Name
Renew By
10/2027
Instructor Name
Samuel Richardson
Instructor ID
08060150844
eCard Code
266026497939
QR Code
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Timeline
Medical Assistant
North Alabama Bone & Joint Clinic P.C.
11.2016 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital
02.2015 - 11.2016
Server
Walton’s Restaurant
08.2012 - 02.2015
High School Diploma -
Lexington High School