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CHERELDA HALL

NORTH LAUDERDALE

Summary

Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Float Medical Assistant

Baptist Health Hospital
02.2023 - Current
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Dermatology Medical Assistant

Cleveland Clinic
06.2022 - 02.2023
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.

Pediatric Medical Assistant

Pediatric Associates Hollywood
05.2016 - 06.2022
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Collaborated with lab and radiology to order necessary services for pediatric care.
  • Administered required vaccinations and advocated for adherence to vaccination schedule for best disease prevention.
  • Provided yearly physicals, sports physicals and immunizations to children.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Treated newborns of premature birth, providing close care and pulmonary intervention to promote health and growth.

Medical Support Specialist

Concentra Urgent Care
10.2015 - 05.2016
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary team of medical professionals and specialists.
  • Used ERMs to chart patients' progress and update departmental records.
  • Processed referral requests from patients, doctors and other health care professionals.
  • Called insurance companies to get precertification and other benefits information on behalf of patients.

Senior Medical Assistant

Associates MD
03.2015 - 08.2015
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.

Medical Office Assistant

Holy Cross
10.2013 - 12.2014
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Provided prompt, polite and professional in-person and telephone customer service.
  • Prepared patient charts by gathering and organizing medical records ahead of appointments.
  • Restocked each medical room with adequate supply of medications and supplies in preparation for patients.
  • Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
  • Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
  • Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Safely administered flu and pneumonia vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.

Lead Medical Assistant

UNIMED Medical Center
12.2011 - 09.2013
  • Assisted physicians and nurses with clinical procedures following safe practices.
  • Triaged incoming calls for provider to determine callers' needs for immediate appointments or scheduled visits.
  • Precepted newly hired medical assistants to train each on office procedures and important tasks.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Documented patient information in EMR and prepared paperwork for medical staff.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Monitored office procedures to correct problems and implement proactive improvements for better patient flow.
  • Audited samples and refrigerated medications to verify freshness and remove any expired packages.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
  • Met operational targets consistently by guiding and motivating medical assistant team to effectively handling administrative and clinical needs.

Head Medical Assistant

Pompano Beach Medical Center
10.2007 - 06.2011
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Produced high-quality images for accurate, reliable review and interpretation.
  • Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.

Education

High School Diploma -

Dillard High School
Fort Lauderdale, FL
06.1998

Medical Assistant

Concorde Career Institute
Hollywood, FL
09.2000

Skills

  • Charting Expertise
  • Clinical Applications
  • Punch Biopsies
  • Proper Sterilization Techniques
  • EMR Systems
  • Medical Terminology
  • Maintaining Liquid Nitrogen Tanks
  • Team Management
  • Electronic Medical Record
  • OB/GYN Procedures
  • Phlebotomy
  • Lab Equipment Calibration
  • Customer Service
  • Family Medicine

Certification

  • RMA - Registered Medical Assistant
  • First Aid/CPR Certified

Timeline

Float Medical Assistant

Baptist Health Hospital
02.2023 - Current

Dermatology Medical Assistant

Cleveland Clinic
06.2022 - 02.2023

Pediatric Medical Assistant

Pediatric Associates Hollywood
05.2016 - 06.2022

Medical Support Specialist

Concentra Urgent Care
10.2015 - 05.2016

Senior Medical Assistant

Associates MD
03.2015 - 08.2015

Medical Office Assistant

Holy Cross
10.2013 - 12.2014

Lead Medical Assistant

UNIMED Medical Center
12.2011 - 09.2013

Head Medical Assistant

Pompano Beach Medical Center
10.2007 - 06.2011

High School Diploma -

Dillard High School

Medical Assistant

Concorde Career Institute

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