Knowledgeable Certified Medical Assistant with exceptional background over 5+ years handling intensive clinical environments. Quality-driven and safety-oriented with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. Experienced in collaborating across disciplines to support patient needs and enhance care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
University Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi
01.2023 - 01.2024
Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
Certified Medical Assistant
Capitol Staffing
Jackson, Mississippi
02.2022 - 12.2023
Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
Certified Medical Assistant
Central Mississippi Health Services
Jackson, MS
08.2020 - 12.2022
Completed frequent cleaning and sanitizing to maintain healthy environment for patients
Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to Physician to identify changes from prior measurements
Complete Referrals and initiate Prior Authorizations
Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
PCA/Personal Caregiver
Covenant Caregivers
Madison, MS
08.2020 - 03.2021
Completed frequent cleaning and sanitizing to maintain healthy environment for patients
Helped patients' feel independent and dignified by assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs)
Transported patients between facility rooms and helped move individuals between mobile equipment and beds
Monitored, measured and documented patients' vital signs in Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
Mail Clerk/Receptionist
Hinds County Board of Supervisors
Jackson, MS
02.2014 - 07.2020
Received, sorted and organized incoming mail, including letters and packages
Organized and monitored mail supplies and general office supplies for mailroom
Operated photocopier to print, collate and fold documents
Scheduled and confirmed appointments
Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system
Communicated with vendors to place and receive orders, request services and deliver instructions from office management
Determined needs of visitors and provided information or solutions.
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