Erika Simpson
Covington ,KY
Summary
Knowledgeable Certified Medical Assistant with exceptional background over 8+ years handling intensive clinical environments. Skillful in measuring vitals, preparing and drawing blood samples and preparing treatment rooms for examinations. Quality-driven and safety-oriented with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. Experienced in collaborating across disciplines to support patient needs and enhance care. Focused and motivated to deliver seamless and pleasant healthcare experience to patients.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Cincinnati Children’s
Cincinnati, OH
02.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
Medical Assistant
Oncology Hematology Care
Cincinnati, OH
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Medical Assistant
Christ Hospital
Burlington, KY
04.2019 - 06.2022
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
Medical Assistant
Health Point Wellness Clinic
Bellvue , KY
07.2016 - 04.2022
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Efficiently performed insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
- Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Sterilized medical equipment after each procedure.
Medical Assistant
TriHealth
Cincinnati, OH
10.2017 - 04.2019
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Efficiently performed insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
- Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Communicated with patients by phone and via written correspondence.
- Answered appointment calls to streamline office operations.
Medical Assistant
Physician Associates Of Kemper
Cincinnati, OH
07.2014 - 07.2016
- Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Communicated with patients by phone and via written correspondence.
- Assisted patients in preparation for examinations, assessing and recording vital signs.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Prepared patients for examinations, taking vital signs and updating medical histories.
- Answered appointment calls to streamline office operations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Beckfield College
Florence, KY11.2014
Skills
- Understands Medical Procedures
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Multi-line Telephone System Operation
- Inventory and Supply Management
- Specimen Collection
- Vacuum Tube and Syringe Use
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Cincinnati Children’s
02.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Oncology Hematology Care
06.2022 - 02.2024
Medical Assistant
Christ Hospital
04.2019 - 06.2022
Medical Assistant
TriHealth
10.2017 - 04.2019
Medical Assistant
Health Point Wellness Clinic
07.2016 - 04.2022
Medical Assistant
Physician Associates Of Kemper
07.2014 - 07.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Beckfield College