Darlene Cokley
Medical Assistant
Douglasville,GA
Summary
Dedicated Lead Medical Assistant equipped to manage patient, administrative and team needs with organized approach and good prioritization skills. Keeps team members on-track with close monitoring and motivational strategies. Handles patients' needs with friendly, knowledgeable approach while effectively meeting demands of busy offices and maintaining compliance with important standards.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Medical Assistant
Wellstar Medical Group
02.2022 - Current
- Operated AFGA machine when performing X-rays.
- Performed blood glucose tests
- Roomed patients
- Obtained vital signs to monitor heart rate, blood pressure, height, weight, and oxygen levels
- Updated patient demographics
- Assisted provider during treatments and procedures
- Drew blood, urine, and other laboratory specimens and drug screens
- Checked in patients.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
Medical Assistant
Rapid Staffing
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
Medical Assistant
Moffitt Cancer Center
02.2016 - 06.2017
- Roomed patients
- Obtained vital signs
- Updated medications.
- Educated the patient on the importance of monitoring their blood pressure
- Cleaned and dressed wounds.
Medical Assistant
Wellstar Medical Group
03.2015 - 02.2016
- Roomed patients
- Obtained vital signs
- Administered EKGs
- Refilled medications
- Updated patient chart as needed.
Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanents Cumberland Medical Center
11.2002 - 02.2015
- Roomed patients
- Obtained vital signs
- Updated medications
- Educated the patient on the importance of monitoring their blood pressure
- Cleaned and dressed wounds.
Education
Advanced Career Training -
GA -
Certification - Medical Assistant
Advanced Career Training
Riverdale, GA11.1997
Skills
- Over 20 years of patient-focused care working with newborn to geriatric populations Committed
- Team player, minor surgery assistance, administering EKGs
- Insurance collection and verification, medical/surgical asepsis, spirometry
- Reading, knowledge of electronic medical records systems, ordering labs and other procedures
- Phlebotomy, X-ray experience,
- Restocking Supplies
- Height and Weight Measurement
- Recording Vital Signs
- Examination Room Preparation
- Injection Administration
- Lab Equipment Calibration
- Medical Supply Monitoring
- Family Medicine
- Assisting with Physical Exams
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Assistance
- Simple Dressings
- Customer Service
- EMR Systems
- Restocking Lab Supplies
- Wound Care and Irrigation
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Rapid Staffing
10.2023 - 10.2023
Lead Medical Assistant
Wellstar Medical Group
02.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Moffitt Cancer Center
02.2016 - 06.2017
Medical Assistant
Wellstar Medical Group
03.2015 - 02.2016
Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanents Cumberland Medical Center
11.2002 - 02.2015
Advanced Career Training -
GA -
Certification - Medical Assistant
Advanced Career Training