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ILYCEIA C COOPER

Houston

Summary

Dynamic Certified Medical Assistant with extensive experience at Texas Children's Pediatrics, excelling in patient care and vital sign monitoring. Proven ability to administer injections and manage health records with precision. Known for strong empathy and adaptability, ensuring a compassionate approach to patient interactions while maintaining safety compliance and professionalism.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Medical Assistant

Texas Children's Pediatrics
Houston
07.2023 - 04.2025
  • Provided support to physicians by accurately recording patient histories and documenting treatment plans.
  • Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and conducted routine laboratory tests.
  • Administered injections, immunizations, medications, and wound dressings per physician's instructions.
  • Monitored lab results for accuracy and notified physicians of any detected abnormalities.
  • Assisted with patient exams by taking vital signs and preparing exam rooms.
  • Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of materials properly.

Medical Assistant

Hillcroft Medical Clinic
Sugar Land
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Maintained excellent patient care service skills, obtaining medical histories, and collecting vital signs, such as height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, and vision.
  • Effectively gave injections such as Prolia, Evenity, Orencia, Cimzia, B-12 injections, and Tetanus (Tdap) shots.
  • Successful documentation and upkeep of all health records and histories.
  • Prepared and handling laboratory specimens.
  • Created prior authorizations for approval on medications through CoverMyMeds.
  • Communicated effectively over the phone to confirm, cancel, reschedule, or schedule appointments.
  • Delivered prompt messages over to the physicians with messages from patients' needs.
  • Managed verification of insurance before upcoming appointments.
  • Organized and maintained physical files in the office for ease of access.
  • Created physical records and digital records in files in compliance with HIPPA.

Student Extern

First Colony Primary Care
Sugar Land
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Record medical histories
  • Prepare patients for examinations
  • Assist physician during examinations
  • Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
  • Perform electrocardiograms (EKG)
  • EClinalWorks software use
  • Answer telephone and Schedule appointments
  • Upkeep patient medical records and medical history
  • Insurance verification

Student Intern

Houston Methodist Research Institute
Houston
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Assist scientists with lab experiments
  • Collaborated with research papers
  • Participated in the annual MAPTA Summer Science Symposium

Education

Associate - Applied Science

Houston Community College
Houston, TX
12.2022

Medical Assitant II- Certificate -

Houston Community College
Houston, TX
07.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Pearland, TX

Skills

Basic life support

  • Safety compliance
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Time management
  • Patient care
  • EHR software proficiency
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Team collaboration

Timeline

Certified Medical Assistant

Texas Children's Pediatrics
07.2023 - 04.2025

Medical Assistant

Hillcroft Medical Clinic
11.2022 - 05.2023

Student Extern

First Colony Primary Care
06.2022 - 08.2022

Student Intern

Houston Methodist Research Institute
06.2021 - 08.2021

Associate - Applied Science

Houston Community College

Medical Assitant II- Certificate -

Houston Community College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing