Chiyannah Harris
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) with hands-on dermatology and outpatient care experience. Skilled in patient care, vital signs, patient intake, medical histories, Epic EHR documentation, infection control, and HIPAA compliance. Committed to promoting patient safety, comfort, dignity, and compassionate, patient-centered care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dermatology Medical Assistant
Novant Health Dermatology Associates
Charlotte, NC
09.2025 - Current
- Obtain and document patient vital signs, medical histories, chief complaints, and medication information.
- Utilize Epic EHR daily to maintain accurate patient records, update clinical information, and support provider documentation.
- Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, equipment, and supplies for clinical procedures while maintaining a clean and organized environment.
- Assist providers during patient examinations and procedures while maintaining patient comfort, safety, and privacy.
- Educate patients regarding treatment plans, medications, post-procedure instructions, and appropriate follow-up care.
- Coordinate referrals, laboratory orders, prior authorizations, and appointment scheduling.
- Communicate professionally with patients, providers, pharmacies, laboratories, and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintain HIPAA compliance and protect confidential patient health information.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail when documenting patient information and coordinating clinical and administrative needs.
Certified Medical Assistant
A Woman's Choice
Charlotte, NC
04.2025 - 10.2026
- Greet and assist patients and visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
- Obtain patient vital signs, medical histories, and other pertinent clinical information.
- Room patients and prepare examination rooms for provider visits.
- Assist providers with patient care and clinical procedures.
- Administer medications under appropriate supervision and within scope of practice.
- Perform ultrasound procedures.
- Cross-trained in both front-office and back-office clinical operations.
- Maintain organized patient files and records.
- Answer telephone calls while following HIPAA and patient confidentiality guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma / GED -
Rocky River High School
Associate - Applied Science coursework; Nursing prerequisite coursework
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NCSkills
- Patient safety and comfort
- Infection prevention and hand hygiene
- Patient transfers and ambulation
- Activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Electronic Health Records: Epic EHR, electronic documentation, patient chart management
- Clinical: Vital signs, patient intake, medical history, medication information, rooming patients, injections, etc
- Dermatology: Biopsies, excisions, cryotherapy, dermatologic examinations, treatment-room preparation, post-procedure patient education
- Patient Care: Patient education, treatment-plan instructions, follow-up care, patient comfort, confidentiality, HIPAA compliance
- Professional: Communication, teamwork, organization, customer service, time management, problem solving, attention to detail
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) — North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry, October 2026
- Certified Medical Assistant — National Healthcareer Association (NHA), February 2025 – February 2027
- BLS Provider CPR & AED — American Heart Association, March 2025 – March 2027
Timeline
Dermatology Medical Assistant
Novant Health Dermatology Associates
09.2025 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
A Woman's Choice
04.2025 - 10.2026
High School Diploma / GED -
Rocky River High School
Associate - Applied Science coursework; Nursing prerequisite coursework
Central Piedmont Community College