Claire Barwick
Crossville,AL
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented healthcare professional with 4 years of hands-on clinical experience as a Certified Medical Assistant and Lab Assistant. Recently earned a Bachelor's degree in Public Health, combining a strong foundation in population health, disease prevention, and healthcare systems with direct patient care expertise. Skilled in patient education, clinical procedures, and electronic health record management. Eager to contribute to an oncology care team by supporting patient-centered care, promoting health literacy, and applying a public health lens to chronic disease management and cancer prevention.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Lab Assistant
MMCS
Boaz, AL
04.2024 - Current
- Perform venipuncture and capillary blood draws on patients of all ages.
- Collect, label, and process blood specimens for diagnostic testing, following proper identification and chain-of-custody protocols.
- Perform routine laboratory tests and procedures, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting of results.
- Entered patient data and processed lab orders accurately using the CPSI electronic health record (EHR) system.
- Monitor and maintained stock levels of lab materials; placing supply orders as needed.
Certified Medical Assistant
Dekalb Urgent Care
Rainsville, AL
08.2021 - Current
- Collected and recorded vital signs, chief complaints, and medical histories quickly and efficiently, prioritizing care based on the severity of the condition.
- Assisted providers with minor procedures such as laceration repair, abscess drainage, splinting, and wound care.
- Conducted diagnostic tests including x-rays, rapid strep, flu, COVID-19 testing, urinalysis, and blood glucose monitoring.
- Administered intramuscular and subcutaneous injections and vaccinations, as well as oral medications, under provider supervision.
Medical Assistant
Marshall Surgical Clinic
Boaz , AL
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Prepare examination rooms and ensure all surgical instruments and supplies are sterilized and ready for use.
- Obtain and record medical history and vitals using EHR system.
- Assist the surgeon during minor in-office procedures by handing instruments and ensuring patient comfort
- Handle administrative tasks including billing, insurance verification, and obtaining prior authorizations for surgeries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05-2025
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Phlebotomy
- Medical procedures
- Clinical Documentation/ EHR systems
- Patient Education/ Health Promotion
- Community outreach
- Patient relations
Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- CPR/ AED/ First Aid
Timeline
Lead Lab Assistant
MMCS
04.2024 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Dekalb Urgent Care
08.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant
Marshall Surgical Clinic
08.2020 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
The University of Alabama
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