JEDENA LEDFORD
HIXSON
Summary
Knowledgeable certified medical assistant with exceptional background over 13 years of handling clinical environments. Quality-driven and safety-oriented with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. Experienced in collaborating across disciplines to support patient needs and enhance care, looking to work part time in a medical setting.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Medical Assistant
Chattanooga Skin and Cancer Clinic
Chattanooga
06.2021 - Current
- Assisted in dermatological procedures, improving patient care and team collaboration.
- Managed patient records with precision, ensuring confidentiality and reducing errors notably.
- Prepared and sanitized examination rooms and instruments, ensuring top hygiene standards.
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures under the direct supervision of a physician.
- Assisted with exams by providing necessary supplies and equipment requested by the provider.
- Administered injections and prescribed medications as directed by a physician.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies in order to ensure adequate stock was available at all times.
- Helped physicians examined and treated patients, handing them instruments, and materials and performing such tasks as giving injections and removing sutures.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens, logged specimens, and prepared them for testing.
Clinical Medical Assistant
Erlanger UTFP
Chattanooga
11.2017 - 08.2021
- Performed laboratory procedures such as collecting blood samples for testing and processing specimens according to established protocols.
- Assisted with exams by providing necessary supplies and equipment requested by the provider.
- Administered injections and prescribed medications as directed by a physician.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies in order to ensure adequate stock was available at all times.
- Triaged patients and performed vital checks for patient flow facilitation.
Clinical Medical Assistant
Galen Dermatolgy
Chattanooga
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies in order to ensure adequate stock was available at all times.
- Prepared specimens for transport via courier service following established safety protocols.
- Documented patient histories including chief complaint, past medical history, current medications, allergies and pertinent family history.
- Assisted with exams by providing necessary supplies and equipment requested by the provider.
- Administered injections and prescribed medications as directed by a physician.
Clinical Medical Assistant
Skin Cancer Cosmetic & Dermatology
Chattanooga
12.2016 - 05.2017
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures under the direct supervision of a physician.
- Administered injections and prescribed medications as directed by a physician.
- Documented patient histories including chief complaint, past medical history, current medications, allergies and pertinent family history.
- Documented medical data in patient charts, facilitating accurate records.
- Stocked supplies and instruments for examination rooms.
Clinical Medical Assistant
UT Cardiology
Chattanooga
06.2015 - 11.2016
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records, including demographics, progress notes, lab results, and medications.
- Documented patient histories including chief complaint, past medical history, current medications, allergies and pertinent family history.
- Obtained medical information and measured vital signs, weight, and height.
- Scheduled appointments for patients.
- Operated electrocardiogram (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
- Supported physicians in examinations, procedures, and diagnostic tests.
Clinical Medical Assistant
Chattanooga Skin and Cancer Clinic
Chattanooga
11.2013 - 01.2015
- Assisted with exams by providing necessary supplies and equipment requested by the provider.
- Administered injections and prescribed medications as directed by a physician.
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures under the direct supervision of a physician.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
Education
High School -
Soddy Daisy High School
Soddy Daisy, TNChattanooga State Technical Community College -
Chattanooga State Technical Community College
Chatt, TNCosmetology -
Alternative Visions Hair Academy
Chatt, TNAesthetics -
Franklin Academy
Cleveland, TNMedical Assistant -
Academy of Allied Health Careers
Chatt, TNCosmetic Laser Certification -
National Laser Institute
Nashville, TNSkills
- Medical Assistant
- Patient Care
- Clinical Support
- CPR
- First Aid
- Dermatology
- Aesthetics
- Communication
- Team Leadership
- Organization
- Cosmetic Laser
- Certified Cosmetic Laser Technician
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Licensed Aesthetician
- Certified CPR
- Laser hair removal
- Laser wrinkle reduction (IPL)
- Photofacial rejuvenation
- Laser tattoo removal
- Body contouring
- Radiofrequency skin tightening
- Cool sculpting
- Microneedling
Certification
- Certified Cosmetic Laser Technician
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Licensed Aesthetician
- Certified CPR
Additional Information - Procedures
- Laser hair removal
- Laser wrinkle reduction
- IPL Photofacial rejuvenation
- Laser tattoo removal
- Body contouring
- Radiofrequency skin tightening
- Cool sculpting
- Microneedling
Timeline
Clinical Medical Assistant
Chattanooga Skin and Cancer Clinic
06.2021 - Current
Clinical Medical Assistant
Galen Dermatolgy
08.2019 - 05.2021
Clinical Medical Assistant
Erlanger UTFP
11.2017 - 08.2021
Clinical Medical Assistant
Skin Cancer Cosmetic & Dermatology
12.2016 - 05.2017
Clinical Medical Assistant
UT Cardiology
06.2015 - 11.2016
Clinical Medical Assistant
Chattanooga Skin and Cancer Clinic
11.2013 - 01.2015
High School -
Soddy Daisy High School
Chattanooga State Technical Community College -
Chattanooga State Technical Community College
Cosmetology -
Alternative Visions Hair Academy
Aesthetics -
Franklin Academy
Medical Assistant -
Academy of Allied Health Careers
Cosmetic Laser Certification -
National Laser Institute