Erica Dixon
Friendship,WI
Summary
Focused professional motivated to deliver seamless and pleasant healthcare experience to patients. Offering extensive background assisting medical teams in examining and treating patients. Skillful in measuring vitals, preparing, and drawing blood samples and preparing treatment rooms for examinations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Noble Community Clinics
Wautoma, Wisconsin
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Administered injections under the direction of a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Assessed, documented, and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
Certified Medical Assistant
Mile Bluff Medical Center Inc.
Mauston, WI
06.2020 - 09.2023
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Administered injections under the direction of a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
Certified Medical Assistant
Wisconsin Fertility Institute
Middleton , WI
05.2008 - 08.2009
- Provided direct patient care before, during and after surgical procedures.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting up sterile field and equipment.
- Assisted surgeons by passing instruments or other materials needed during operations.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
Medical Records Clerk/ Certified Medical Assistan
UW Hospitals and Clinics
Verona, WI
10.2000 - 04.2001
- Monitored compliance with state and federal regulations regarding release of information.
- Responded to inquiries from patients, physicians and other healthcare providers regarding medical records.
- Maintained a secure filing system for confidential documents.
- Processed incoming medical records requests.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Certified Medical Assistant
UW Health Hospital and Clinics
Madison, WI
05.1997 - 10.2000
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Educated patients on preventive care topics such as diet and exercise habits or medication compliance.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
Education
Technical Diploma - Nursing Assistant
MATC - Madison
Madison, CA05-2011
Technical Diploma - Medical Assistant
MATC Madison
Madison WI 05-1993
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Phlebotomy
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Immunization Administration
- EKG set up and monitoring
- Infection control procedures
- Data Entry
- Patient-focused care
- Medical Terminology
- HIPAA Compliance
Certification
- AAMA Certified
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Noble Community Clinics
09.2023 - 07.2024
Certified Medical Assistant
Mile Bluff Medical Center Inc.
06.2020 - 09.2023
Certified Medical Assistant
Wisconsin Fertility Institute
05.2008 - 08.2009
Medical Records Clerk/ Certified Medical Assistan
UW Hospitals and Clinics
10.2000 - 04.2001
Certified Medical Assistant
UW Health Hospital and Clinics
05.1997 - 10.2000
Technical Diploma - Nursing Assistant
MATC - Madison
Technical Diploma - Medical Assistant
MATC Madison
- AAMA Certified
- BLS Certified
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