Edward Weston
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Efficient medical assistant with solid foundation in providing clinical and administrative support in healthcare settings. Proven ability to assist in patient care, manage medical records, and support office operations. Demonstrated skill in patient communication and multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Spine Center Atlanta
05.2023 - Current
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
- Maintained inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability for all procedures and treatments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Oak Street Health
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Medical Assistant
WellStar Healthcare
12.2020 - 10.2022
- POC Lab Testing
- Administer vaccines and Covid testing
- Perform EKGs
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medication usage.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
Front Desk Receptionist
The Ark Animal Hospital
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Schedule appointments
- Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
- Take medication script requests
- Perform end of day money drops
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Delivered outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors upon arrival at the front desk.
- Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
- Managed high-volume phone calls, directing inquiries to appropriate personnel for prompt resolution.
Medical Assistant
Atlanta Medical Clinic
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Triage
- Vitals and chief complaints
- Scribe for physician
- Refill medications
Medical Assistant
Numale Medical Center
12.2018 - 07.2019
- Room patients and get vitals
- Assist with minor office procedures
- Venipuncture and CLIA waived testing
- Scheduling and other minor office duties
Medical Assistant Instructor
Milwaukee Career College
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Educate students on the role of a Medical Asst
- Teach through the WI state curriculum
- Prepare students for state certification exam
Patient Care Technician
Davita Dialysis
10.2017 - 02.2018
- Completed 12 week PCT training course of Hemodialysis
- AVF, AVG and CVC care trained
Registered Medical Asst.
Advanced pain management
10.2012 - 07.2017
- Preop intake and recovery unit
- IV Trained
- OR scrub tech cross-trained
Community guard
Inner City Youth Development
03.2011 - 06.2011
- Monitor children's safety to and from school
- Report any suspicious and unlawful activity
Sales associate
Aeropostale
11.2009 - 05.2010
- Cashier
- Greeting all guests with pitch of the day
- Assist guests with sizing and putting together outfits
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing
South College
Atlanta09-2025
Medical asst. graduate - Medical Asst. Diploma
Everest College
08.2012
Nursing assistant graduate - OSHA standard certified and understanding role of safety as a caregiver, HSED
Black well Job Corps Center
07.2005
Skills
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Vital signs monitoring
- EMR / EHR
- Patient-focused care
- Phlebotomy
- CPR
- Specimens collection and processing
- Sterile technique
- Monitoring patient progress
- Patient bathing
- Patient oral care
- Feeding assistance expert
Affiliations
- The Fraternal of Sophisticated Gentlemen Inc.
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT).
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Spine Center Atlanta
05.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Oak Street Health
01.2023 - 05.2023
Medical Assistant
WellStar Healthcare
12.2020 - 10.2022
Front Desk Receptionist
The Ark Animal Hospital
12.2019 - 12.2020
Medical Assistant
Atlanta Medical Clinic
08.2019 - 11.2019
Medical Assistant
Numale Medical Center
12.2018 - 07.2019
Patient Care Technician
Davita Dialysis
10.2017 - 02.2018
Medical Assistant Instructor
Milwaukee Career College
08.2017 - 04.2019
Registered Medical Asst.
Advanced pain management
10.2012 - 07.2017
Community guard
Inner City Youth Development
03.2011 - 06.2011
Sales associate
Aeropostale
11.2009 - 05.2010
Nursing assistant graduate - OSHA standard certified and understanding role of safety as a caregiver, HSED
Black well Job Corps Center
Licensed Practical Nursing
South College
Medical asst. graduate - Medical Asst. Diploma
Everest College
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