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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Education And Clinical Training
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CHANTOLL MERRICK

Cypress

Summary

Detail-oriented Certified Medical Assistant with clinical externship training in urgent care and dermatology. Experienced in vital signs monitoring, EKG tracking, and phlebotomy, along with a solid background in home health and senior care. Delivers compassionate patient support while ensuring clinical efficiency and precise medical documentation.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Processing Clerk

United States Postal Service
Missouri City
11.2024 - Current
  • Process high volumes of mail daily with strict adherence to accuracy standards
  • Utilise advanced alpha-numeric coding systems to efficiently sort and distribute mail within the postal database
  • Organise mail meticulously by zip code and numerical order to ensure efficient delivery schedules

Clinical Externship – Urgent Care

AFC Urgent Care
Houston
05.2026 - 06.2026
  • Triaged acute and walk-in patients in a fast-paced environment, accurately measuring and recording vital signs
  • Performed point-of-care diagnostic tests including 12-lead EKGs, rapid strep, flu, and urinalysis
  • Administered intramuscular (IM) injections and assisted providers with minor laceration repairs and wound care
  • Utilized electronic health records (EHR) and SimChart to document chief complaints and physician orders

Clinical Externship – Dermatology

Emerald Aesthetics Med Spa
Houston
05.2026 - 06.2026
  • Assisted dermatologists in sterile room setups and instrument preparation for skin biopsies and minor excisions, ensuring compliance with safety protocols
  • Prepared, accurately labeled, and logged pathology and skin specimen collections for laboratory processing
  • Prepared, accurately labelled, and logged pathology and skin specimen collections for laboratory processing
  • Educated patients on post-procedure wound care, dressing changes, and topical medication application, enhancing patient understanding and adherence

Home Health Aide

Home Instead Senior Care
Spring
04.2024 - 11.2024
  • Delivered comprehensive personal care services including bathing, grooming, and hygiene management
  • Ensured patients maintained optimal dietary habits and wellness outcomes
  • Administered medication reminders and conducted routine health monitoring
  • Facilitated safe patient mobility through appropriate transfer techniques and assistive device utilisation
  • Provided therapeutic emotional support and companionship enhancing patient quality of life

Licensed Beautician

Glow Spa
River Oaks, Houston
01.2023 - 10.2023
  • Maintained rigorous sanitation protocols ensuring compliance with health regulations
  • Cultivated exceptional client relationships through superior customer service delivery
  • Delivered premium beauty services including nail artistry, therapeutic pedicures, and epilation techniques

Home Health Aide

Long Island Assisted Living
Greatneck
12.2021 - 12.2022
  • Provided comprehensive personal care support for elderly residents in assisted living environment
  • Managed meal planning and preparation aligned with individualized dietary requirements
  • Administered prescribed medications maintaining meticulous documentation and medication safety protocols

Licensed Nail Technician

Picasso Nails Salon
Brooklyn
10.2019 - 12.2022
  • Provided premium nail care services, enhancing client satisfaction through manicures, pedicures, nail artistry, and extensions
  • Facilitated personalised nail consultations, creating tailored treatment plans to address individual client needs

Education

Medical Assistant Program -

Texas Health School
Houston, TX

Clinical Externship – Urgent Care -

AFC Urgent Care
Houston, Texas

Clinical Externship – Dermatology -

Emrold Aesthetics
Houston, Texas

Cosmetology Program -

Heart Beauty School of Cosmetology
Kingston , JA
09.2009 - 07.2010

High School Diploma -

Dunoon Technical High School
Kingston , JA
09.2002 - 07.2008

Skills

  • Medical Billing & Coding
  • SimChart EHR
  • Digital Database Management
  • Patient Documentation
  • Point-of-Care Testing
  • Specimen management
  • Phlebotomy
  • Vital Signs Assessment
  • Medication Management
  • Personal Care Assistance
  • Mobility Support
  • CPR & First Aid
  • Patient Communication
  • Patient Education
  • Time Management
  • Organisational Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Reliability
  • Adaptability
  • Organisational Skills

Certification

  • CPR & First Aid Certification, Current
  • Medical Assistant Program, In Progress, 06/01/26

Languages

English, Fluent

Education And Clinical Training

  • Medical Assistant Program, Texas Health School, Houston, TX, 10/01/25, 06/01/26
  • Clinical Externship – Urgent Care, AFC Urgent Care, Houston, TX, 05/01/26, Triaged acute and walk-in patients in a fast-paced environment, accurately measuring and recording vital signs, Performed point-of-care diagnostic tests including 12-lead EKGs, rapid strep, flu, and urinalysis, Administered intramuscular (IM) injections and assisted providers with minor laceration repairs and wound care, Utilised electronic health records (EHR) and SimChart to document chief complaints and physician orders
  • Clinical Externship – Dermatology, Emrold Aesthetics, Houston, TX, 05/01/26, Assisted dermatologists with sterile room setups and instrument preparation for skin biopsies and minor excisions, Prepared, accurately labelled, and logged pathology and skin specimen collections for laboratory processing, Conducted detailed patient intakes documenting dermatological histories, allergies, and current skin changes, Educated patients on post-procedure wound care, dressing changes, and topical medication application
  • Cosmetology Program, Heart Beauty School of Cosmetology, 09/01/09, 07/01/10
  • High School Diploma, Dunoon Technical High School, 09/01/02, 07/01/08

Timeline

Clinical Externship – Urgent Care

AFC Urgent Care
05.2026 - 06.2026

Clinical Externship – Dermatology

Emerald Aesthetics Med Spa
05.2026 - 06.2026

Processing Clerk

United States Postal Service
11.2024 - Current

Home Health Aide

Home Instead Senior Care
04.2024 - 11.2024

Licensed Beautician

Glow Spa
01.2023 - 10.2023

Home Health Aide

Long Island Assisted Living
12.2021 - 12.2022

Licensed Nail Technician

Picasso Nails Salon
10.2019 - 12.2022

Cosmetology Program -

Heart Beauty School of Cosmetology
09.2009 - 07.2010

High School Diploma -

Dunoon Technical High School
09.2002 - 07.2008

Medical Assistant Program -

Texas Health School

Clinical Externship – Urgent Care -

AFC Urgent Care

Clinical Externship – Dermatology -

Emrold Aesthetics
CHANTOLL MERRICK