dawn Carden
West Warwick,RI
Summary
Compassionate Medical Assistant with extensive experience at Retina Consultants, skilled in patient intake and vital sign monitoring. Proven ability to maintain HIPAA compliance while delivering exceptional customer service. Adept at EMR management and specimen collection, ensuring efficient operations and patient satisfaction. Committed to enhancing patient care through empathetic support and attention to detail.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Retina Consultants
07.2025 - Current
- Supported healthcare team in patient intake and registration processes.
- Supported patient well-being, providing empathetic care and addressing concerns with sensitivity.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
Medical Assistant
Womens Internal Medicine
03.2017 - 06.2025
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Communicated with patients by phone and via written correspondence.
- Maintained a clean and orderly and well stocked environment.
- Performed EKG'S , Spirometrys, and obtaining vitals such as blood pressure and temps.
- Maintain accurate records of patients care on EMR systems
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Education
North Kingstown Senior High School
North Kingstown, RICertificate - Certificate in Medical Assisting
Sawyer School
Warwick, RI03-2000
Certificate - Emergency Medical Medicine
Emergency Medical Tech
Providence, RI03-1996
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient scheduling
- Customer service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Vital sign monitoring
- EMR / EHR
- Immunization administration
- Specimens collection and processing
- Medical procedures
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Retina Consultants
07.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
Womens Internal Medicine
03.2017 - 06.2025
North Kingstown Senior High School
Certificate - Certificate in Medical Assisting
Sawyer School
Certificate - Emergency Medical Medicine
Emergency Medical Tech
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