Tiara Payne
Lithia Springs,GA
Summary
Diligent, highly resourceful, energetic Registered Medical Assistant and Certified BLS CPR instructor searching for an employment opportunity where I can apply my extensive 10 plus years of experience and love of helping others.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant Instructor
Lincoln Technical Institute
Marietta, Georgia
09.2023 - Current
- Developed engaging curriculum for medical assistant training programs.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to enhance training relevance.
- Instructed students in computerized diagnostic equipment and software applications.
- Assessed student performance through written tests, practical exams, and hands-on demonstrations.
- Created a safe environment for practicing clinical skills in simulated settings.
- Demonstrated techniques for vital signs, venipuncture, injections, and specimen collection.
Medical Assistant
Piedmont Urgent Care By Wellstreet
Douglasville, GA
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
- Validated laboratory test processes for completeness and safety.
- Collect and properly handle drug Urine and hair follicle specimens.
- Efficient in occupational medicine and testing.
Medical Assistant Instructor
United Education Institute
Morrow , Ga
09.2018 - 01.2022
- Delivered education in line with governmental, accreditation and institutional policies and procedures.
- Initiated new learning methods to ensure total student comprehension while maximizing learning time.
- Passed out syllabi and informed students of course standards and learning objectives.
- Managed daily operations by delivering laboratory instruction, curriculum implementation, student advisement and continuous improvement of industry best practices.
- Guided and mentored students to fully develop abilities and knowledge outlined in course plans.
Medical Assistant
Piedmont Healthcare
Atlanta, GA
05.2015 - 05.2019
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment
- Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including but not limited to EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Followed all principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
- Coordinated and executed medical waste disposal according to governmental and organizational standards.
- Performed, validated and reported laboratory tests for prognosis, diagnosis, treatment and research.
- Provided numerous types of immunizations and contraception choices according to patients' personal needs.
Medical Assistant
Wellstar West Cobb Pediatrics
Marrietta GA
09.2008 - 09.2015
- Assisted patients in preparation for examinations, assessing and recording vital signs.
- Partnered with healthcare and administrative staff to create patient-centered, inviting and supportive environment for patients and families.
- Oversaw processes for medical testing, physical exams and immunizations.
- Provided patients with post-discharge follow-up and recommended available counseling programs as needed.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Lincoln Technical Institute
Marietta, GA11-2025
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Everest College
Marrietta GA2007
Certification
Certified CPR instructor
Registered Medical Assistant (ARMA) with The American Registry of Medical Assistants.
Timeline
Medical Assistant Instructor
Lincoln Technical Institute
09.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Piedmont Urgent Care By Wellstreet
01.2022 - 05.2023
Medical Assistant Instructor
United Education Institute
09.2018 - 01.2022
Medical Assistant
Piedmont Healthcare
05.2015 - 05.2019
Medical Assistant
Wellstar West Cobb Pediatrics
09.2008 - 09.2015
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Everest College
Associate of Applied Science -
Lincoln Technical Institute