Shataqua Taylor
Dallas,TX
Summary
Highly positively motivated and conscientious Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
National Certified Medical Assistant/ NCT Tech
Care Now Urgent Care
10.2023 - Current
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- 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.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by thoroughly documenting patient information and updating electronic health records.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals for patient referrals, ensuring a seamless transition and continuation of care.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Performed quant2fit testing for healthcare personnel.
- Completed x-rays safely by correctly using shielding equipment following OSHA requirements.
- Collaborated with radiologists to ensure accurate diagnoses, discussing patient histories, and sharing observations.
- Positioned patients for optimal comfort and set up effective sterile fields before procedures.
- Upheld strict compliance with HIPAA regulations while handling sensitive patient information confidently and professionally throughout daily tasks.
- Assessed incoming patients quickly and efficiently, determining the appropriate level of care required based on their symptoms.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records, ensuring timely updates and thorough documentation of patient interactions.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to protocols.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Maintained a safe and organized laboratory environment, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Conducted routine quality control checks to ensure accurate test results and maintain laboratory standards.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
Processing Specialist 3
Deluxe Corporation
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Handles highly complex customers with unique, specific and/or challenging processing requirements
- Performs look ups and additional research on rejected payments and paperwork
- Higher level decision making on transactions Manages received dates, effective dates/backdates on mail to be processed to assure that all client deadlines are met
- Communicate with all areas of Operations throughout the shift to assure deadlines are met
- Customer Contact to resolve issues and processes
- Process work accurately and maintain performance output in accordance with department and client standards
- Demonstrates a high-level knowledge of specific client requirements
- Assist with Training & Controls for Quality Assurance
- Utilized established methods for data processing and analysis for consistency and accuracy.
- Monitored data entry processes and worked to improve efficiency and performance.
- Verified accuracy of data before transcribing.
Medical Screener
KEDPlasma LLC
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Perform donor identification, registration, and screening; to determine donor suitability according to cGMPs, DCOPs, CFR, PPTA standards, customer specifications and Company policies
- Finger stick sample
- Maintain smooth and efficient flow of donors through registration and screening
- Competent in assessing pre-donation unsuitability signals, performing vital signs, HCT/TP testing, donor deferral and donor reaction management
- Coordinate with physician/physician substitutes for physicals, assessments, document review, SPE approval, NAT testing protocols, immunizations, etc
- Perform donor identification and review of records according to SOP’s
- Perform Haemonetics Auto pheresis setup and programming with understanding of alarm signals during operation, shut down, and in the event of power failure
- Maintain equipment calibration, standardization, and cleaning schedules according to SOP’s
- Ensure that the donor floor is properly stocked with supplies and soft goods
- Understand and perform proper DMS computer entry and comments for donor data and exceptions and assist in other activities as required
- Record any required documentation accurately and in compliance with Company SOP’s
- Monitor donors for possible issues with their donation, understand how to handle donor adverse events and collection exceptions.
- Registered new and current donors and conducted series of screening procedures to determine suitability for Type donations.
- Obtained patient vitals such as height, weight and blood pressure.
- Maintained clean, neat and properly sterilized work area.
- Utilized finger sticks and screening equipment to check hematocrit and protein levels.
- Answered questions and provided appropriate assistance and communication to callers.
- Explained eligibility requirements, application details, payment methods, and applicants' legal rights during intake assessment.
Patient Safety Attendant/Screener
Medical City Dallas Hospital
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- The Patient Safety Attendant / Screener participates in high quality, patient-centered care by providing continuous observation and monitoring of high risk patients. In collaboration with the patient care team, the PSA ensures the patient environment is free of obstacles and minimizes risk of falls and accidental or intentional self-harm.
- Assist with daily activities such as, bathing, feeding, grooming, changing of diapers and clothing
- Vitals and glucose readings
- Meet and greet visitors/patients
- Take temperatures and ask COVID related questions
- Monitor visitors entrance and exit from the facility
- Work with patients, staff, and physicians with visitor restrictions and exceptions
- Screen an average of 200+
Medical Assistant
Environmental Health Center
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Assist and venipuncture, administering injections, inserting and disconnecting IVs ,allergy testing, making antigens in the lab, and taking vitals.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Education
NCT License - X Ray
Prima Med
Richardson, TX12.2024
Certificate In Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
PCI Health Training Center
Richardson, TX06.2020
High School Diploma - General Studies
Jefferson City High School
Jefferson City, MO2011
Skills
- Patient Care
- Point of Care Testing
- Preparing rooms and instruments
- Making and Preparing Antigens
- Taking and recording Vital Signs
- Administering Injections (Intradermal, Subcutaneous and Intramuscular)
- Diagnostic and Procedural coding such as ICD-9 & CPT Codes
- Blood drawing procedures such as Venipuncture
- Immunizations
- Sterilization
- Disinfection
- Ambulation Transfers
- Autoclave
- Typing and word processing
- Wound Care
- Information Confidentiality
- Microsoft Access
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Medical terminology knowledge
- EMR / EHR
- Electrocardiographic rhythm recognition
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Orthopedic splints
- Certified in CPR/AED
- X-rays
- Radiation safety
- Multitasking
- HIPAA
- Emergency Procedures
- Quality control monitoring
- Specimen handling
- Quality Assurance
- BAC screening/drug screen collection
- Hazardous Material Handling
Certification
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant through NCCT
- NCT/ XRay Tech License through the Texas Medical Board
- CPR Certification BLS Certification AED Certification through AHA
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
National Certified Medical Assistant/ NCT Tech
Care Now Urgent Care
10.2023 - Current
Processing Specialist 3
Deluxe Corporation
10.2022 - 10.2023
Medical Screener
KEDPlasma LLC
08.2022 - 10.2022
Patient Safety Attendant/Screener
Medical City Dallas Hospital
01.2021 - 08.2022
Medical Assistant
Environmental Health Center
06.2020 - 07.2021
High School Diploma - General Studies
Jefferson City High School
NCT License - X Ray
Prima Med
Certificate In Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
PCI Health Training Center
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