Knowledgeable Medical Assistant with exceptional background over 18+ years handling intensive clinical environments. Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Family Medicine of Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant, IA
08.2021 - Current
Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Administered rapid tests for COVID, FLU, RSV, and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions. Administered Vaccines.
Referrals and prior authorization.
Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies. Setting up procedure room, exam room, and assisting with minor surgeries and gynecological exams.
ED Registration Representative
Henry County Health Center
Mount Pleasant, IA
02.2023 - 03.2024
Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate medical or administrative staff.
Scheduled tests, lab work or x-rays for patients based on physician orders.
Checked patients in to the ED, lab, and radiology; updated patient and billing information, consents, and HIPAA forms. Collect and process co-payments.
Arranged hospital admissions and transfers for patients as required.
CNA/ED Technician
Henry County Health Center
Mount Pleasant, IA
10.2019 - 03.2024
Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response.
Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
Stocked and replenished patient care areas with appropriate supplies. Stocked and checked inventory on airway cart, trauma cart, crash carts, and suture cart. Checked chest tube, neonatal/infant supplies.
Performed EKGs, collected UAs, stool samples, and blood glucose levels.
Assisted physicians and nurses with lacerations, temporary casting, codes, labor/delivery for laboring patients, cardioversion, catheters, and NG tube.
One on one with behavioral and high-risk patients.
Medical Assistant
Great River Health Center
Burlington, IA
10.2015 - 10.2019
Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
Administered rapid tests for UA's, MONO, FLU, and strep to help physicians assess conditions. Administered vaccination.
Scheduled patients, updated patient information and insurance, collected copays, and answered phones.
Worked in family practice, urgent care, mental health, cardiology, women's health, and business health.
Education
CNA - Nursing
South Eastern Community College
Burlington, IA
01-2018
Some College (No Degree) - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Calhoun Community College
Alabama
01-2008
Medical Assisting
Virginia College
Alabama
01-2007
Skills
Communication
Medical terminology knowledge
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Billing and Coding
Self-Motivated
Certification
Certified Medical Assistant
Certified Nursing Assistant
CPR/BLS Certified
Mandatory Reporter
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ED Registration Representative
Henry County Health Center
02.2023 - 03.2024
Medical Assistant
Family Medicine of Mount Pleasant
08.2021 - Current
CNA/ED Technician
Henry County Health Center
10.2019 - 03.2024
Medical Assistant
Great River Health Center
10.2015 - 10.2019
CNA - Nursing
South Eastern Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Calhoun Community College
Medical Assisting
Virginia College
Certified Medical Assistant
Certified Nursing Assistant
CPR/BLS Certified
Mandatory Reporter
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