Fredricka Buchanon
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CCMA/ Patient Encounter Specialist
UAB Medicine
08.2022 - Current
- I also cross trained into Patient Encounter Services. I work the Front Desk check-in & check-out, rescheduling appointments for patients. Receiving copays and insurance verifications for patients.
- Assisted in patient examinations, gathering vital signs and medical histories accurately.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, optimizing clinic flow and reducing wait times significantly.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications, and preventative care strategies effectively.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Prepared patients for examinations or treatments, positioning them properly to ensure comfort throughout the procedure while assisting healthcare professionals as needed.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fair Haven Retirement Community
12.2015 - 07.2022
- Responsibilities
- Assist the residents with ADL.
- Accomplishments
- Caring and loving for the residents. Being able to provide for someone else is true a blessing and my mission to respect and understand the thoughts and wishes.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Phlebotek Phlebotomy Staffing
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Answering phones and taking messages.
- Scheduling and confirming appointments.
- Checking-in and checking-out patients.
- Managing medical records.
CNA/CCMA (PRN) 2nd Job
AMT Staffing
03.2020 - 04.2022
- Take patient vital signs, including height, weight, blood pressure, or a medical history.
- Assist with daily living needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures, enhancing efficiency in patient treatment plans.
Caregiver/CNA
St.Martins in the Pines
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Being able to learn how to care for Geriatric patients in a proper and timely manner.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant School
Fair Haven Retirement Community
08.2015 - 11.2015
- Responsibilities
- To become an CNA. Class ranged from Aug. 2, 2015 - Nov. 13, 2015
- Accomplishments
- During this course I obtained my State Certifications to become a CNA in the state of Alabama. Now I am ready to start my new career with the best company ever.
- Skills Used
- In this class I learned provide for patients care, rights and privacy. Medically I learned the basis of how to care for and mentally ill or elder person.
Education
Associate's degree - Radiology
Lawson State Community College
Birmingham, AL06-2028
Secondary School Education - Certified Medical Assistant
Phlebotomy Ink (CCMA School)
Birmingham, AL07-2022
Certification - Nursing Assistant
Fair Haven Methodist Home ( CNA School)
Irondale, AL11-2015
High school diploma - General Studies
Gadsden High School
Gadsden01-1998
Skills
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Phlebotomy
- Venipuncture
- Patient Care
- Infection Control Training
- Vital Signs
- Medical Records
- Medical Scheduling
- Experience Administering Injections
- Laboratory Experience
- HIPAA compliance
- Professionalism and ethics
- Physician support
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- CNA
- CPR/BLS
- Certified Medical Assistant
- CCMA Certification
- State Tested Nursing Assistant
Timeline
CCMA/ Patient Encounter Specialist
UAB Medicine
08.2022 - Current
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Phlebotek Phlebotomy Staffing
10.2021 - 04.2022
CNA/CCMA (PRN) 2nd Job
AMT Staffing
03.2020 - 04.2022
Caregiver/CNA
St.Martins in the Pines
08.2017 - 09.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fair Haven Retirement Community
12.2015 - 07.2022
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant School
Fair Haven Retirement Community
08.2015 - 11.2015
High school diploma - General Studies
Gadsden High School
Associate's degree - Radiology
Lawson State Community College
Secondary School Education - Certified Medical Assistant
Phlebotomy Ink (CCMA School)
Certification - Nursing Assistant
Fair Haven Methodist Home ( CNA School)