Christina Carlton
Buckeye
Summary
Certified Medical Assistant with background working in fast-paced healthcare environments. Demonstrated strengths include clinical procedures, patient education, and administrative tasks. Well-versed in medical terminology, electronic health records, and HIPAA regulations. Previous work has consistently resulted in improved patient care through effective communication and procedural efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Banner General Surgery
Peoria
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted physicians and nurses in providing patient care, including taking vital signs, collecting specimens, and administering medications
- Prepared examination rooms by sterilizing equipment and ensuring availability of necessary supplies
- Educated patients on medication instructions, post-treatment care, and preventive measures to promote overall wellness
- Coordinated referrals to specialists or diagnostic facilities based on physician recommendations
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures by preparing sterile instruments and providing support during the procedure
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients during their healthcare journey
- Ensured compliance with infection control standards through proper handling of biohazardous materials
- Maintained strict confidentiality when handling sensitive patient information per HIPAA regulations
Procedural Medical Assistant
HOPCo / The CORE Institute
10.2022 - 11.2024
- Procedural Medical Assistant that helps prepare medications / sterile equipment for procedures in the spine center.
- Obtains vitals, pre charting, blood sugar checks and pre operative duties prior to patient entering procedure room.
- Assists with post operative duties such as working the auto clave, cleans instruments used in procedure, assists with vital signs and wheelchair patients to their vehicles after procedure.
Certified Medical Assistant
Banner Urgent Care
Surprise
02.2019 - 04.2023
- 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
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
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
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 -
Weber State University online
Ogden, UTSkills
- Vital Signs
- Insurance Verification
- Clerical experience
- Triage
- Venipuncture
- Customer service
- Experience Administering Injections
- Hospital Experience
- Medical Office Experience
- Phlebotomy
- Medical Imaging
- EMR Systems
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care
- EKG administration
- Procedure assistance
- Patient triage
- Sterile technique
- Vital signs and examinations
Certification
- RMA
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Banner General Surgery
11.2024 - Current
Procedural Medical Assistant
HOPCo / The CORE Institute
10.2022 - 11.2024
Certified Medical Assistant
Banner Urgent Care
02.2019 - 04.2023
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 -
Weber State University online