Elijah Hungerford
Summerville,SC
Summary
Experienced Medical Assistant proficient in technical, administrative, and patient care duties. Exceptional interpersonal skills enabling effective communication with patients and colleagues. Possesses knowledge of the medical field and adheres to regulatory requirements.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Trident Cardiology Associates
Ladson, SC
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Provided assistance to medical staff during tests, treatments and emergency procedures.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use.
- Verified patient insurance coverage, including eligibility, benefits and authorizations for medical services.
Patient Care Coordinator
Trident Cardiology Associates
Ladson, SC
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Scheduled appointments for patients and coordinated follow-up visits as needed.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork, answering phones, and scheduling appointments.
- Ensured that all necessary documentation was completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner.
- Facilitated coordination between primary care physician and specialists to ensure continuity of care.
- Responded promptly to any emergency situations that arose within the facility.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient care activities using electronic health record systems.
Patient Care Technician, ER
Summerville Medical Center
Summerville, SC
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Ensured that all documents related to patient care were accurately completed.
- Answered call lights promptly while monitoring bedside telemetry systems.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing and performed other tests as directed by a nurse or physician.
- Enforced infection control policies within the ER department.
- Prepared exam rooms for incoming patients by stocking supplies, ensuring all necessary equipment is available, and documenting patient information into electronic health records.
- Assisted in patient care by taking vital signs, performing EKGs and drawing blood.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
Education
Advanced EMT -
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC05-2022
High School Diploma -
Whitmore School
Charleston, WV05-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SCSkills
- Medical Terminology
- Indirect Patient Care
- Phlebotomy
- Patient Scheduling
- Procedure Assistance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Care Coordination
- Vital sign monitors
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- EKG set up and monitoring
- Electronic Medical Records
- Emergency Room Procedures
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Patient Care Technician
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support
- CPR/BLS
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Trident Cardiology Associates
10.2023 - Current
Patient Care Coordinator
Trident Cardiology Associates
12.2022 - 06.2023
Patient Care Technician, ER
Summerville Medical Center
07.2020 - 06.2022
Advanced EMT -
Trident Technical College
High School Diploma -
Whitmore School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trident Technical College
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