Veronica wofford
Simpsonville,United States
Summary
Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 20 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills. 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.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Spartanburg Reginal Healthcare
03.2023 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate medical assistance during appointments.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, facilitating timely treatment plans and decision making.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
Certified Medical Assistant
Prisma Health Upstate
07.2020 - 03.2023
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks [Number] times per day.
- Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
- Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines.
Certified Medical Assistant
Bon , Mercy
03.2008 - 01.2020
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
North Hills Medical Center
02.2003 - 02.2008
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Education
NATIONAL CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT -
El Cajon Valley High School
El Cajon, CA02.2003
High School Diploma -
El Cajon Valley High School
El Cajon, CA07.1997
Skills
- Proper Waste Disposal
- Basic Laboratory Tests
- Medical Records Management
- Electronic Health Records
- Injection Administration
- Exam Room Preparation
- Pulse Oximetry
- Clinical Applications
- Patient Scheduling
- Rapid Strep Testing
- Patient Documentation
- Administering Immunizations
- Patient Assessments
- Healthcare Procedures
- Specimen Collection
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- EPIC EMR
- Performing EKGs
- Family Medicine
- Blood Chemistry Analysis
- Vitals Collection and Documentation
- Operating EKG Equipment
- Skin Tag Removal
- Dressing Removal
- Lab Specimens and Collections
- Sterilize Instruments
- Flu Vaccinations
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
CPR
CPR
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Spartanburg Reginal Healthcare
03.2023 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Prisma Health Upstate
07.2020 - 03.2023
Certified Medical Assistant
Bon , Mercy
03.2008 - 01.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
North Hills Medical Center
02.2003 - 02.2008
NATIONAL CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT -
El Cajon Valley High School
High School Diploma -
El Cajon Valley High School
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