Terri Covington
Lenoir,NC
Summary
Dynamic Certified Clinical Medical Assistant with extensive experience at UNC Healthcare-The Falls Pediatrics. Expert in patient assessment and clinical documentation, ensuring high-quality care. Recognized for adaptability and professionalism, effectively collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes. Proficient in vital signs monitoring and specimen collection, committed to delivering exceptional patient experiences.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
UNC Healthcare-The Falls Pediatrics
Granite Falls, NC
05.2025 - Current
- Performed patient intake, including taking vital signs and medical histories.
- Participated in continuing education courses relevant to clinical medical assisting duties.
- Ordered laboratory tests and interpreted results in collaboration with healthcare team members.
- Maintained up-to-date records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns in the electronic health record system.
- Communicated effectively with patients to provide a positive experience throughout their visit.
- Prepared treatment rooms by stocking supplies and ensuring sterile instruments were available.
- Provided support to nursing staff by performing tasks such as changing bed linens or restocking supplies.
- Administered medication under the direction of a physician or nurse practitioner using proper safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Performed laboratory specimen collections such as urine samples or throat swabs according to established standards.
- Documented lab results accurately into the Electronic Medical Record system.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations within the clinic setting by following established protocols.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
- Administered vaccines according to established protocols while providing education regarding vaccine safety and efficacy.
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
- Ordered supplies needed for the clinic such as vaccines syringes.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Caldwell High School
Lenoir, NC05-2000
Skills
- Medical procedure assistance
- Medical history recording
- Adaptable and flexible
- Specimen collection
- Diagnostic testing assistance
- Professionalism and ethics
- Specimens collection and processing
- Patient assessment
- Physician support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical documentation
- Vital sign monitoring
- Examination preparation
- Medical terminology
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Vital signs measurement
Certification
- CCMA as of March, 2022
- CPR Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
UNC Healthcare-The Falls Pediatrics
05.2025 - Current
High School Diploma -
West Caldwell High School
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