Christina Carlton
Buckeye,AZ
Summary
Dedicated healthcare employee with ambulatory,clinical and administrative experience in a fast paced environment. Committed to utilizing my strengths and experience working in healthcare systems to support smooth clinical processes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Banner Urgent Care
Surprise, AZ
02.2019 - Current
- Prepares patient for exam and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms and other necessary measurements and recording chief complaint; documents pain scores as appropriate
- Assists providers with exams and minor in-office procedures which could include taking patients’ blood pressure, documenting respiration and heart rate/pulse, taking temperature, as well as performing phlebotomies, ear irrigation and EKG’s
- Provides clerical support with patient/client notifications and documentation to include but not limited to complete medical records including labs, authorizations, X-Rays, hospital records and any previous care pertaining to each patient visit.
Medical Assistant
Digestive Health Specialists
Scottsdale, AZ
05.2015 - 01.2019
- Performing a variety of both clinical and administrative duties throughout the clinic
- Working as the Nurse Practitioner's assistant
- Keeping other providers schedule organized while rooming patients in a timely manner
- Obtaining vitals
- Relaying results to patients while triaging phone calls when necessary
- Scheduling procedures, appointments and referrals
- Ordering diagnostic studies, labs and medications
- Sending prescriptions while following labs for continuation of refills
- Initiating prior authorizations for IV infusions, radiology, labs, referrals and medications
- Having understanding of Gastroenterology diseases, treatment options and basic terminology used
- Ordering supplies throughout the office.
Health Unit Coordinator/Medical Assistant
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
Glendale, AZ
07.2013 - 05.2015
- Performed a variety of administrative/medical support to the nursing staff in assigned patient care areas
- Assisted with vitals when needed
- Participated in patient admissions, records bed assignments while printing face sheets and labels upon admission Consulted physicians upon request by the hospitalist
- Ensured the charts and documents are scanned into patient's record
- Participated in planning of patients care with Physicians, nurses and case managers
- Delivered excellent communication and organizational skills for the unit.
Health Unit Coordinator/Medical Assistant
Maryvale Medical Center Abrazo Campus
Phoenix, AZ
01.2008 - 07.2013
- Provided support to the nursing station while performing clerical responsibilities
- Assisted cna's with vitals when needed
- Input physician orders and patient information in a timely manner
- Having the ability to decipher orders, consults and discharge instructions
- Having a clear understanding of medical terminology, while functioning as a patient advocate.
Education
Associate's degree - Radiology Technology
Weber State University Online
2022
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Brookline College - Phoenix
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Triage
- Patient Care
- Experience Administering Injections
- EMR Systems
- Vital Signs
- Venipuncture
- Phlebotomy
- Medical Records
- Laboratory Experience
- Medical Imaging
- Medical Office Experience
Certification
Certified Medical Assistant
CPR /BLS Certification
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Banner Urgent Care
02.2019 - Current
Medical Assistant
Digestive Health Specialists
05.2015 - 01.2019
Health Unit Coordinator/Medical Assistant
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
07.2013 - 05.2015
Health Unit Coordinator/Medical Assistant
Maryvale Medical Center Abrazo Campus
01.2008 - 07.2013
Associate's degree - Radiology Technology
Weber State University Online
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Brookline College - Phoenix