Heather Currier
Medical Assistant
North Waterboro,ME
Summary
Efficient and experienced NHA Certified Medical Assistant with a strong background in delivering clinical and administrative support within healthcare settings. Proficient in assisting in patient care, managing medical records, and supporting office operations. Skilled in effective patient communication and adept at multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Wellness For Women
10.2024 - 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.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Medical Assistant
MaineHealth Pediatrics
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
Medical Assistant
MGH Wentworth Health Partners
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Cross trained as PSR and assisted in scheduling patients, checking patients in and out
- Set up and assisted in in-office procedures and exams
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed ear lavage, EKG's, splinting, wound care, suture removals
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
Medical Assistant
MMP Women's Health Maternal Fetal Medicine
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Roomed patients, obtain vital signs and histories, and prepared patients for visits
- Set up and assisted in in-office procedures and exams
- Handled all specimens and orders
- Completed clinical paperwork such as referrals, prior authorizations, FMLA forms, etc
- Maintained stocking of exam rooms and procedure equipment
- Worked directly alongside several physicians and several different departments
- Trained and maintained all employees in POC testing for the office
Travel MA Contract; Alliance HealthCare
Martins Point Health Care
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Prepared examination and treatment rooms with necessary instruments
- Obtained patient histories and vital signs
- Performed chart prep prior to visits, handled telephone calls, and assisted in prescription renewals
- Administered all adult and childhood vaccines
Travel MA Contract; Alliance HealthCare
Rochester Pediatrics
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Obtained patient's vital signs and roomed patients
- Collected specimens for testing of Flu, Covid, RSV, Strep, and Mono
- Administered vaccines at Well Child Visits and performed hearing and vision testing
- Roomed patients, obtain vital signs and histories, and prepared patients for visits
Medical Assistant
Waterboro Village Pediatrics
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Prepared examination and treatment rooms and maintained stocking
- Obtained patient histories, vital signs, and vision/hearing exams prior to rooming patients
- Administered scheduled Well Child Vaccines and performed venipuncture on all ages needed
- Took in triage calls and assisted with medication refills as well as completed any school forms
- Performed POC testing such as Urinalysis, Rapid Strep, Rapid Mono, Rapid Flu, and COVID testing
Lead Medical Assistant
ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care
06.2016 - 11.2020
- Prepared examination and treatment rooms with necessary instruments
- Obtained patient histories and vital signs, prepared patients for examinations and treatments
- Prepared equipment and supplies for treatments including sterilization
- Performed weekly/monthly inventory checks and assisted in ordering supplies
- Assisted physicians in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals
- Performed phlebotomy and laboratory paperwork/processing
- Dispensed/administered medications as directed by physicians
- Instructed and educated patients about their discharge instructions and follow up plans
- Trained new hires and assist other workers with questions and concerns
Medical Assistant
All About Women
05.2018 - 09.2020
- Set up examination rooms and prepared for patients scheduled for the day
- Roomed patients, obtained vital signs and histories, and updated charts accordingly
- Worked one-on-one with a provider but roomed for multiple providers as needed
- Assisted provider with minor in office procedures
- Administered injections and perform venipuncture
- Informed patients of lab/ultrasound results, assisted in referral process, and PA process
- Triaged calls from patients and acted as the liaison between patient and provider
- Assisted with scheduling of ultrasounds, lab testing, and referred appointments
Patient Service Representative
MMP Endocrinology & Diabetes Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Scheduled and registered patients for multiple providers and appointments
- Answered phones/switchboards and directed calls accordingly
- Assisted with referrals and other medical secretary task
- Greeted patients and checked them in, updating patient information
- Collected copays and assisted in insurance verification
- Helped with office duties such as faxing, photocopying, and preparing next day patients
Front Desk Manager / Front Desk Attendant
The Cottages at Summer Village
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Responsible for staffing and scheduling
- Answer phones/switchboard
- Assist in making guest reservations by phone and email on computerized system
- Greet guest and assist in the check in process as well as answered any questions
- Post charges to guest rooms and collect customer payments
- Assist guest with and questions or concerns
- Organize office and found solutions to help office procedures function better
- Act as a liaison between guest, owners, staff, and other departments
Medical Assistant
C.A.A.R.D
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Set up examination rooms and allergy testing rooms for each day
- Roomed patients, obtained vital signs, and updated charts accordingly
- Assisted provider with procedures
- Administered allergy injections to patients and monitored them for reactions
- Performed allergy testing
- Educated patients with demonstrations of different inhalers and nasal hygiene
- Used recipes to mix patient serums for allergy injections
- Helped with prescription refills and patient questions to the provider
Patient Service Representative / Phlebotomist / Medical Assistant
Goodall Hospital Laboratory
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Registered patients and electronically ordered lab test as requested by physicians
- Performed clerical duties such as answering phone calls, faxing, filing, photocopying, and scanning
- Performed various blood collecting procedures including venipuncture
- Prepared and organized patient specimens for testing
- Ran daily quality control checks on various machines and devices
Medical Assistant/Patient Service Representative
Goodall Hospital Express Care
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Registered patients using electronic registration programs
- Performed clerical duties such as answering phone calls, faxing, filing, photocopying, and scanning
- Obtained patients vital signs and obtained medical information pertaining to patients visit
- Assisted physicians in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals
- Performed phlebotomy and laboratory paperwork/processing
- Typed any discharge information needed for nurses to discharge patients
- Prepared, organized, and sterilized rooms, tools, and equipment after procedures/exams
Education
Pre-Nursing Program -
Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, MECertified Clinical Medical Assistant - 900 Hour Certificate
Seacoast Career Schools
Sanford, ME12-2010
Diploma -
Sanford High School
Sanford, ME01.2007
Skills
- HIPAA Regulations Adherence
- Appointment Coordination
- Service Excellence
- Experienced in Medical Terminology Application
- Health Information Systems Expertise
- Patient-Centric Care
- Detailed Medical Record Keeping
- Blood Collection Expertise
- Procedure Support
- Vaccine Administration
- Specimens collection and processing
- Healthcare Coordination Skills
- Patient scheduling
- Gynecological Procedures
Certification
CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant), National Health Association (NHA), 08/29/18, 02/10/23, 03/07/25
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeFull TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsCareer advancementSoftware
EPIC Systems (Super User)
AthenaHealth
Docutap EMR
Oracle Health
Teams
Microsoft Office Programs
Zoom
Interpreter Services Programs
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Wellness For Women
10.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
MaineHealth Pediatrics
02.2024 - 11.2024
Medical Assistant
MGH Wentworth Health Partners
11.2023 - 02.2024
Medical Assistant
MMP Women's Health Maternal Fetal Medicine
02.2022 - 11.2023
Travel MA Contract; Alliance HealthCare
Martins Point Health Care
11.2021 - 01.2022
Travel MA Contract; Alliance HealthCare
Rochester Pediatrics
11.2020 - 09.2021
Medical Assistant
Waterboro Village Pediatrics
11.2020 - 09.2021
Medical Assistant
All About Women
05.2018 - 09.2020
Lead Medical Assistant
ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care
06.2016 - 11.2020
Patient Service Representative
MMP Endocrinology & Diabetes Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
Front Desk Manager / Front Desk Attendant
The Cottages at Summer Village
01.2014 - 01.2015
Medical Assistant
C.A.A.R.D
01.2012 - 01.2013
Patient Service Representative / Phlebotomist / Medical Assistant
Goodall Hospital Laboratory
01.2011 - 01.2012
Medical Assistant/Patient Service Representative
Goodall Hospital Express Care
01.2011 - 01.2012
Pre-Nursing Program -
Southern Maine Community College
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - 900 Hour Certificate
Seacoast Career Schools
Diploma -
Sanford High School
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