Imani Coggins
Cincinnati,OH
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
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Kidney Hypertension Center
Cincinnati , Ohio
04.2022 - 10.2022
- 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.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
- Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
Medical Assistant
Oak Street Health Clinic
Cincinnati , Ohio
11.2021 - 04.2022
- 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.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
- Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
- Compiled necessary documents for surgical billing packages.
- Monitored patients' response to dialysis therapy and reported any unusual findings to nurse supervisor.
Patient Care Assistant
Bethesda North Hospital
Cincinnati , Cincinnati
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Transported food trays and aided with feeding.
- Updated documentation and reports detailing patient activities, care actions and hospital determinations.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Helped enhance unit operations by continuously delivering accurate, efficient care and maintaining performance objectives.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Aided physicians in wound care and patient assessments.
- Facilitated communication between hospital departments.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Reassured patients by explaining medical practices and processes in easy-to-understand terminology.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Assisted nursing staff with respiratory, cardiopulmonary and physical therapies.
- Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information to support [Job Title]s.
Medical Assistant
Mercy Health Physician Partners
Cincinnati , Ohio
06.2012 - 11.2017
- 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.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
- Ambulated, turned and positioned patients.
- Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
- Compiled necessary documents for surgical billing packages.
- Monitored patients' response to dialysis therapy and reported any unusual findings to nurse supervisor.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Good Samaritan College of Nursing And Health Science
Cincinnati, OHCertificate- Medical Assisting -
Kaplan College - Columbus
Columbus, OH04.2009
High School Diploma -
Withrow International High School
2488 Madison Road Cincinnati Oh 4520805.2003
Skills
- Clinical and Operational Judgement
- Diagnostic Testing
- Completing Insurance Forms
- Blood and Tissue Collection
- Operating EKG Equipment
- Updating Medical Records
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Patient Relations
- Examination Preparation
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Cleaning and Organizing
- Coordinating Drug Refills
- Pharmacy Relations
- Routine Laboratory Testing
- Wound Care
- Social Perceptiveness
- Multi-Line Telephone System Operation
- EMR Systems
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Pulse Oximetry
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Documentation Procedures Expertise
- Removing Sutures
- Simple Dressings
- Patient Skin and Nail Care
- Monitoring Patient Progress
- Medical Supply Monitoring
- Patient Toileting
- Diagnostic Equipment Expertise
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Rapid Strep Testing
- Advanced Anatomy Knowledge
- Medical Assistance
- Patient Feeding
- Ultrasound Setup
- HIPAA Compliance
- Electronic Charting
- Height and Weight Measurement
- Medical History Collection
- Wound Care and Irrigation
- Insurance Claims
- Centrifuge Operation
- Referral Verification
- Family Medicine
- Taking Vital Signs
- Performing Urinalysis
- Vision and Hearing Tests
- Hazardous Waste and Disposal
- Phlebotomy Functions
- Preliminary Testing
- Blood Chemistry Analysis
- Patient Data Gathering
- Performing Immunizations
- Standards Compliance
- Patient Preparation and Assistance
- Patient History Documentation
- Dressing Removal
- Managing Medical Laboratory Equipment
- Performing EKGs
- Administering Vaccines
- Lab Specimens and Collections
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Vitals Collection and Documentation
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Kidney Hypertension Center
04.2022 - 10.2022
Medical Assistant
Oak Street Health Clinic
11.2021 - 04.2022
Patient Care Assistant
Bethesda North Hospital
11.2017 - 11.2018
Medical Assistant
Mercy Health Physician Partners
06.2012 - 11.2017
No Degree - Nursing
Good Samaritan College of Nursing And Health Science
Certificate- Medical Assisting -
Kaplan College - Columbus
High School Diploma -
Withrow International High School
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