Erikay Howard
Whitestown,IN
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with background in medical assistance, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care, medical record keeping, and clinical procedures. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient experiences and seamless support to healthcare teams.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Optum
Zionsville, Indiana
05.2024 - Current
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Conducted EKGs as requested by the physician.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Spero Health
Indianapolis, IN
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions, including assessment data, progress notes, discharge summaries.
- Educated clients on the dangers of substance abuse, relapse prevention techniques, and healthy coping skills.
- POC urine drug screen specimen collection
- Completed prior authorizations
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
RUMC/Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisted with scheduling patient appointments and follow-up visits.
- Administered injections per MD's request
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Assisted with in office procedures such as Pap smears and sports medicine injections.
- Prepared exam rooms
- Collect vital signs such as height, weight and blood pressure.
Education
Medical Assistant Diploma - Healthcare
Lincoln Tech
Melrose Park, IL07-2022
High School Diploma -
Voise Academy Highschool
Chicago, IL06-2015
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Medical office administration
- Medical terminologies
- Compassionate
- Customer service
- Valid Indiana driver's license
- EMR / EHR
- High-energy attitude
- Positive and professional
- Relationship building
- Adaptive team player
- Clerical support
- Multi-task management
- Fast Learner
- Type 50wpm
- Time Management
Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Timeline
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Optum
05.2024 - Current
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Spero Health
12.2023 - 05.2024
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
RUMC/Rush University Medical Center
07.2022 - 12.2023
Medical Assistant Diploma - Healthcare
Lincoln Tech
High School Diploma -
Voise Academy Highschool
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