Jacarra Baker
Augusta,GA
Summary
Dynamic Medical Assistant with extensive experience at Mednow Urgent Care, skilled in patient care and critical thinking. Successfully performed phlebotomy and assisted in medical procedures, demonstrating strong time-management and interpersonal communication abilities. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective teamwork and proactive problem-solving.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Mednow Urgent Care
Evans, Georgia
11.2024 - Current
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
Hemodialysis Externship
Innovative Renal Care
North Augusta, South Carolina
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Setup, operation and disinfection of Hemodialysis machines
- Monitor patient’s vital signs before, during , and after hemodialysis treatment
- Document patient information including vital signs, treatment details, and any interventions performed
- Prepare the patient’s access for treatment initiation, including cannulation for Hemodialysis ( under direct supervision)
Healthcare Experience
MedNow Urgent Care
Augusta, GA
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Hired to work full time after completing externship hours
- Testing patient’s for the covid-19 virus
- Give breath alcohol tests and also sent out drug screens to labs for testing
- Send out referrals to different medical facilities ( Orthopedics, Imaging, Dermatology, ENT)
- Assist the doctor with medical procedures ( Pelvic Exams, Cyst Drainage, Suturing)
- Taking electrocardiograms
Medical Assisting Clinical and Externship
MedNow Urgent Care
Augusta, GA
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Assisted with triage including patient’s chief complaint, allergies, current medication, blood pressure, height, weight, and temperature
- Charted patient symptoms and other information in Electronic Health Records System
- Set-up for x-rays
- Gave injections including TDAP and Hepatitis B
- Administered TB Tests as well as instant drug tests
- Performed phlebotomy tasks-blood draws
Education
Hemodialysis Diploma - Hemodialysis
Helms College
Augusta, GA01-2024
Diploma - Multi-Skilled Medical Assisting
Helms College
Augusta, GA09.2019
Skills
- Time-Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, National Healthcareer Association, M2X5G8G6
- CPR/BLS, American Heart Association
Experience
Medical Assistant, MedNow Urgent Care - Peach Orchard, Augusta, GA, 03/01/20, 03/01/21, Testing patients for the covid-19 virus, Give breath alcohol tests and sent out drug screens to labs for testing, Send out referrals to different medical facilities (Orthopedics, Imaging, Dermatology, ENT), Assist the doctor with medical procedures (Pelvic Exams, Cyst Drainage, Suturing), Taking electrocardiograms, Medical Assisting Clinical and Externship, MedNow Urgent Care - Peach Orchard, Augusta, GA, 07/01/19, 09/01/19, Assisted with triage including patient’s chief complaint, allergies, current medication, blood pressure, height, weight, and temperature, Charted patient symptoms and other information in Electronic Health Records System, Set-up for x-rays, Gave injections including TDAP and Hepatitis B, Administered TB Tests as well as instant drug tests, Performed phlebotomy tasks - blood draws, Crew Member, Bojangle’s, Augusta, GA, 10/01/15, Present, Assist with various customer service duties including taking orders and cash transactions, Work as part of a team to prepare food in kitchen as necessary, Operate cash register and took various forms of payment, Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in store, Crew Member, Dairy Queen, Augusta, GA, 02/01/15, 10/01/15, Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Mednow Urgent Care
11.2024 - Current
Hemodialysis Externship
Innovative Renal Care
07.2024 - 09.2024
Healthcare Experience
MedNow Urgent Care
03.2020 - 03.2021
Medical Assisting Clinical and Externship
MedNow Urgent Care
07.2019 - 09.2019
Hemodialysis Diploma - Hemodialysis
Helms College
Diploma - Multi-Skilled Medical Assisting
Helms College