Darshaun Young
Hattiesburg,MS
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment. Also to bring extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
The Family Practice After Hours Clinic
10.2018 - Current
- Escort patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patient’s chart
- Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filled out and available in patients’ medical records prior to their appointment
- Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; keeping patient information confidential
- Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations; Assist physician and physician assistant in exam rooms
- Disinfects, cleans treatment rooms following patient examinations; Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
- Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required; Properly disposes of contaminated supplies
- Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls
- Draws blood, removes sutures, changes dressings
- Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations
- Interviews patients to obtain their medical history
- Records patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results in patient medical files
- Performs routine screening tests, such as height and weight measurements and blood pressure checks
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
- The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
Medical Assistant Manager
Total Foot Care
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Escort Patient to exam rooms
- Interview patients to obtain chief complaint
- Set up procedures
- Perform x-rays and development
- Maintain sterile technique
- Educate patients physician care instructions
- Assist with wound care
- Assist with applying and removal of casting
- Schedule outpatient surgeries
- Maintain stock supplies
- Assist physician with minor in office procedures
- Assure clinic is running smooth
- Make sure clinical staff if staffed properly
- Trained incoming employees
- Assist with front office clerical duties.
- Enhanced patient care by streamlining medical assistant tasks and improving daily workflow.
- Reduced patient wait times by implementing efficient scheduling practices for medical assistants.
- Increased clinic efficiency by training and mentoring new medical assistants on proper procedures and protocols.
- Managed inventory, ensuring adequate supplies for smooth clinic operations and cost savings.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional customer service.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop effective patient care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
Medical Assistant Program Instructor
Antonelli College
10.2015 - 05.2017
- Improved student proficiency by implementing hands-on activities and real-world scenarios in the medical assistant program.
- Reduced dropout rates by providing continuous support, guidance, and encouragement to struggling students.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving exercises and case studies into lesson plans.
- Increased student satisfaction with course content by updating instructional materials to reflect current medical practices and industry trends.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to develop interdisciplinary learning opportunities for students in various healthcare programs.
- Evaluated student performance using objective assessment methods, providing constructive feedback to facilitate improvement.
- Established a positive classroom environment that promoted open communication, mutual respect, and active participation from all students.
- Assisted administrators in the development of accreditation reports, demonstrating the effectiveness of the medical assistant program in meeting educational standards.
- Contributed to faculty meetings regarding program improvements, offering valuable input based on classroom observations and student feedback.
- Developed comprehensive exams that accurately assessed student knowledge while also preparing them for certification tests upon completion of the program.
- Utilized guest speakers from various healthcare professions to provide diverse perspectives on industry topics during lectures and seminars.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and performance, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while providing valuable data for program evaluation purposes.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Distributed course syllabus and communicated course standards and learning objectives to students.
- Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
- Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
Medical Assistant
Inland Family Practice Center
05.2013 - 09.2015
- Obtained Medical histories
- Obtained patient vitals and anthropometric vitals
- Explained treatment procedures to patients
- Prepared patients for examination
- Assisted the physician during exams
- Collected and preparing laboratory specimens
- Performed basic laboratory tests
- Instructed patients about medication and special diets
- Prepared and administered medications as directed by a physician
- Authorized prescription refills as directed
- Electrocardiograms
- Administered Injections
- Operated RCM (revenue cycle management) daily
- Assigned employee schedule
- Assigned job location
- Satisfied invoices
- EHR implementation leader
- Educated physician’s on daily operation
- Managed Clinical operations
- Carried out employee disciplinary actions per handbook
- Trained employees on HIPPA.
Medical Assistant
Southern Star Medical Group
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Checked patients in/out
- Collect co-payments/co-insurance
- Verified patients insurance via web
- Obtained prior authorizations for medications and testing
- Escorted patients to exam rooms
- Administered injections
- Performed spirometry test
- Authorized prescription refill with provider consent
- Obtained and prepared laboratory specimens.
Medical Assistant
Jackson Cardiology Associates
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Escorted patients to exam room
- Measured and records patients’ vital signs
- Performed EKG
- Placed holter/event monitors on patients (24/48h)
- Authorized prescription refills
- Assisted physicians in any manner needed
- Registered patients for telemetry/event monitors.
Medical Records Clerk
Sterling Medical Corporation
08.2009 - 07.2011
- Maintained soldiers medical records according to their health screenings
- Maintained soldiers immunizations records
- Pre-screened soldiers health for mobilization and demobilization
- Entered physicians orders into system
- Assigned employee work locations
- Made sure workflow was satisfied according to U.S
- Army rules/regulations.
Medical Assistant
Southern Neuroscience Center
12.2008 - 07.2009
- Obtained patients vital signs
- Collected blood specimen
- Assisted Physicians with administering trigger point injections
- Administered Injections
- Authorized Prescriptions for patients
- Authorized Prescription
- Made referral appointments according to patients diagnosis
- Obtained prior authorizations for patients prescriptions
- Collected payments for patients visit.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Fred’s Pharmacy
08.2003 - 12.2008
- Filled prescriptions according to order
- Maintained drug inventory
- Assisted customers with other the counter medications
- Processed patient medications with insurance
- Assisted pharmacist in any manner needed
- Completed employee schedules.
Education
Associates Degree in Applied Science Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy -
Antonelli College
Hattiesburg, MS12.2008
Certificate of Proficiency in Office Systems Technology -
Copiah Lincoln Community College
Magee, MS05.2006
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Patient-focused care
- Procedure Assistance
- Patient Scheduling
- Medical Terminology
- Indirect Patient Care
- Phlebotomy
- HIPAA Compliance
- Data Entry
- Patient Flow Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Care Coordination
- Medical Procedures
- EMR / EHR
- Trustworthy companion
- First Aid
- Sterile technique
- Medical Office Management
- Patient Management
- Specimens collection and processing
- Appointment Setting
- Diagnostic Testing Assistance
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Medical supply inventory
- Laboratory Specimen Collection
Certification
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Hall of Fame 2008 Antonelli College
Chosen as the most outstanding student for class of December 2008
Timeline
Medical Assistant
The Family Practice After Hours Clinic
10.2018 - Current
Medical Assistant Manager
Total Foot Care
05.2017 - 10.2018
Medical Assistant Program Instructor
Antonelli College
10.2015 - 05.2017
Medical Assistant
Inland Family Practice Center
05.2013 - 09.2015
Medical Assistant
Southern Star Medical Group
08.2012 - 05.2013
Medical Assistant
Jackson Cardiology Associates
09.2011 - 06.2012
Medical Records Clerk
Sterling Medical Corporation
08.2009 - 07.2011
Medical Assistant
Southern Neuroscience Center
12.2008 - 07.2009
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Fred’s Pharmacy
08.2003 - 12.2008
Associates Degree in Applied Science Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy -
Antonelli College
Certificate of Proficiency in Office Systems Technology -
Copiah Lincoln Community College
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