HaMyka Ford
Medical Assistant
Pontiac,MI
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant skilled with technical, clerical and patient support. Strong interpersonal communication with talent effectively dealing with patients and staff alike. Detailed understanding of medical sector and regulatory obligations concerning it. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level medical assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Ascension Urgent Care
Shelby , MI
10.2021 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
Supervisor
Oakland county academy media & technology
Pontiac , MI
09.2016 - 12.2021
- Patrolled cafeteria throughout lunch periods to check for spills and help students.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Supported serving staff in delivering accurate and well-presented food orders.
- Worked to be good role model to students by demonstrating positive behaviors, maintaining appropriate dress and showing solid work ethic.
- Updated attendance logs for daily routes.
- Helped drivers monitor and manage student actions to maintain bus safety.
- Accompanied driver and children on bus route to keep students safe and protected.
- Supervised safe and orderly entry and exit of bus riders and physically assisted those with special needs.
Education
Medical Assisting
Dorsey School
Madison Heights, MI12.2021
Homeland Security
ICDC College - Lawndale
Lawndale, CA12.2015
High School Diploma -
Pontiac Northern School
Pontiac, MI05.1997
Skills
- Goal-oriented
- Processes and procedures
- Capital improvement planning
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Troubleshooting
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Medical billing
- Understands medical procedures
- Charting expertise
- Coding
- Proper sterilization techniques
- Inventory and supply management
- Specimens collection and processing
- Examination Preparation
- Blood and Tissue Collection
- X-Ray Processing
- EMR / EHR
- Simple dressings
- Medical office administration
- Orthopedic splints
- Patient Scheduling
- Patient-focused care
Accomplishments
- Consistently received 100% rate of patient satisfaction.
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Ascension Urgent Care
10.2021 - Current
Supervisor
Oakland county academy media & technology
09.2016 - 12.2021
Medical Assisting
Dorsey School
Homeland Security
ICDC College - Lawndale
High School Diploma -
Pontiac Northern School
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