Cheryl Walter
Flint,MI
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Experienced Medical Assistant with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality. 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
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Ascension Medical Group Genesys
06.2009 - Current
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
Education
Medical Assistant
Ross Medical Education Center
Flint, MI10.2008
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Assisting with Physical Exams
- Electronic Medical Record
- Specimen Collection
- Dictation and Transcription
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Stocking Supplies
- Medical Procedures Understanding
- Medications Familiarity
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- First Aid
- Medical Terminology
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Ambulating and Repositioning Patients
- Electrocardiography
- Phlebotomy
- Emptying Catheter Bags
- EKG Set Up and Monitoring
- Using Centrifuges
- Documentation Procedures Expertise
- Team Management
- Conflict Resolution Ability
- Medical Records Management
- Feeding Assistance Expertise
- Patient Assessments
- Proper Sterilization Techniques
- Simple Dressings
- Patient Toileting
- Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)
- Wound Care and Irrigation
- Patient Feeding
- Restocking Lab Supplies
- IV Discontinuation
Accomplishments
- Recognized for outstanding dedication to patient care.
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Ascension Medical Group Genesys
06.2009 - Current
Medical Assistant
Ross Medical Education Center
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