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Elizabeth Harris-Day

Pegram,TN

Summary

Knowledgeable medical assistant with exceptional background over several years handling intensive fast pace clinical environments. Quality-driven and safety-oriented with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. Experienced in collaborating across disciplines to support patient needs and enhance care. Skillful in measuring vitals, preparing, and drawing blood samples and preparing treatment rooms for examinations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant

Gold Skin Care Center
Nashville, TN
12.2016 - Current
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
  • Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
  • Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
  • Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
  • Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
  • Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
  • Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
  • Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
  • Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
  • Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Administration

Daymar College - Clarksville
Clarksville, TN
10-2015

Associate of Science - Medical Assisting

Daymar College - Clarksville
Clarksville, TN
05-2005

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN
05-2004

Skills

  • Patient-focused care
  • Phlebotomy
  • Inventory Management
  • Patient Flow Management
  • Medical Terminology
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Procedure Assistance
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Stocking supplies
  • Medical Procedures
  • Compassionate
  • CPR
  • Patient skin and nail care

Certification

  • Basic Life Support 8/2025

Other experience

  • Highly trained in different lasers to include Xtrac, PDL, Swift, SRT, and Theraclear
  • MOHS experience to include scheduling patients, preparing trays and rooms for surgery and assisting the surgeon
  • Laboratory experience to include accessioning pathology, preparing cultures and blood to send out

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Gold Skin Care Center
12.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Health Administration

Daymar College - Clarksville

Associate of Science - Medical Assisting

Daymar College - Clarksville

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Austin Peay State University
Elizabeth Harris-Day