Cheryl Keenan
Port Orange
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
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Medical Assistant
Advent Health- Specialty Gastroenterology
New Smyrna Beach, FL
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures to ensure efficient clinic operations.
- Managed electronic health records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications, and preventive care measures to enhance health literacy.
- Conducted vital sign assessments and documented findings accurately to support clinical decision-making.
- Requesting prior authorizations for medications as needed
Registered Medical Assistant
Advent Health Specialty Otolaryngology
Daytona Beach, FL
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Completed thorough chart reviews to ensure proper documentation of all pertinent medical information.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills - including prior authorizations for medications that required PA.
- Prepared examination rooms with necessary tools and instruments prior to each appointment, enabling smooth transitions between patients.
- Assisted physicians with various medical procedures, ensuring accurate results and timely treatment.
- Strengthened patient-provider relationships through compassionate communication and attentive listening skills.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Registered Medical Assistant
Conviva Care Solutions
Port Orange, FL
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Aided in the prevention of illnesses by administering vaccinations according to established protocols.
- Reduced wait times for patients by swiftly triaging incoming cases based on urgency or severity of symptoms.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Conducted vital sign assessments and documented findings accurately to support clinical decision-making.
Registered Medical Assistant
Md Pain Care
Conyers, GA
06.2008 - 07.2021
- Coordinated comprehensive care for 25 to 30 patients daily to enhance patient outcomes and streamline medical chart organization.
- Oversaw provider scheduling and conducted regular check-ins to ensure operational efficiency.
- Streamlined patient onboarding processes, achieving a significant influx of 70 new patients in under four months.
- Assist with sterile suturing, L & D of abscesses, infant circumcisions, lumbar and cervical epidural injections, medial branch blocks, and various minor in office procedures
- Operated C-arm X-ray machines with precision and efficiency.
- Conducted drug screenings to support compliance with employment policies. Assured candidates met health and safety standards. Assisted in maintaining a safe workplace environment.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Supported diagnostic processes with proficient collection of specimen samples for laboratory testing purposes.
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to create personalized care plans for patients.
- Increased efficiency in the workplace by organizing and maintaining a clean and functional work environment.
Education
No Degree - Healthcare
Ross Medical College
DecaturSkills
Hardworking, energetic, and self-motivated professional with 15 years' experience as a Registered Medical Assistant with proficiency in managing front and back office operations Provide compassionate care to patients of all ages in a busy clinical setting Proficient with EMR, advanced medical terminology, and performing laboratory and clinical procedures Ensure office efficiency leveraging advanced organizational, team-building, communication, and leadership skills in a challenging and fast-paced environment
Certification
CPR certified
Additional Experience:
Pain Management Specialists of Atlanta
Registered Medical Assistant July 2003-June 2008
Robinson OB/GYN
Registered Medical Assistant January 2002-June 2003
Rockdale Family Practice/Internal Medicine
Registered Medical Assistant October 1999-January 2002
Timeline
Registered Medical Assistant
Advent Health- Specialty Gastroenterology
01.2023 - Current
Registered Medical Assistant
Advent Health Specialty Otolaryngology
03.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Medical Assistant
Conviva Care Solutions
07.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Medical Assistant
Md Pain Care
06.2008 - 07.2021
No Degree - Healthcare
Ross Medical College