Jennifer Wigginton
Alma,AR
Summary
A Certified Clinical Medical Assistant who thrives to provide compassionate care to all patients. Outstanding ability to connect with patients and working with Epic EHR. Prior experience working with home health and a family medical practice.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Baptist Health Medical Center
Fort Smith, AR
04.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Medical Assistant/ CTC I (Care Team Coordinator)
Mercy Primary Care
Fort Smith, AR
08.2018 - 03.2023
- Rooming patients, taking their vitals, talking with them about what they would like to discuss with the doctor
- Relaying what is going on with the patient to the doctor, taking down the orders he wants placed and the plan he has decided, rewritten to the room to place the orders while the doctor talks to the patient, adjusting the plan as needed, dictating the process note as well
- Following up with the patients when they send messages or call, or as they get lab results come in and placing more orders as needed, refilling medications, helping patients to recall what happened in the visits and any other message the patient may send
- I also fill out for prior authorizations for medications and procedures or tests ordered by the provider
- Paperwork needed by patients and pharmacies as well
Personal Caregiver
Self-Employed
Pocola, OK
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Provided assistance with daily bathing, dressing, feeding, and light physical exercises
- Responsible for reminding clients to take prescribed medications in a timely manner
- Assist clients with light housekeeping responsibilities, errands, and personal shopping
Home Health Aide
Visiting Angels
Fort Smith, AR
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Communicated with patients family members on a regular basis about accidents or status changes
- Ensured that patients took daily medications
- Maintained detailed records of patient’s vitals and progress
Home Health Aide
PRN Medical Services
Fort Smith, AR
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Assisted patients with daily activities including light housekeeping and personal care
- Provided transportation to and from medical appointments
- Assessed patient’s abilities and made care recommendations
Education
Medical Assisting Diploma Program -
Vista College
Fort Smith, AR12.2017
CDA Child Development Associate -
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR05.2003
Skills
- Administer medications
- Obtain vitals and blood pressure readings
- Proficient with EMRs and relevant computer applications
- Sterilization and equipment maintenance
- Time management skills
- Experience with geriatric patients
- Perform injections
- Knowledgeable with EKG machines
- Medical terminology
- Trained on lab equipment
- Patient care and education
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Patient Education
- Vital signs monitoring
- Information Protection
- Catheter Care
- Adaptable
- Data Collection
- Vitals documentation
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Clinical Training
Certification
- American Heart Association BLS-CPR Certified, 12/31/19
- NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, 12/31/19
Externshipexperience
Cornerstone Family Medical Group, Fort Smith, AR, Medical Assisting Extern, 180, 11/01/17, 12/31/17, Assisted with rooming patients, obtaining vitals, and performing injections, Aided Office Manager with merging patients records in the EMR system, Under supervisor of Dr. Javed Rana, performed CLIA-waived tests and EKGs
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Baptist Health Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant/ CTC I (Care Team Coordinator)
Mercy Primary Care
08.2018 - 03.2023
Personal Caregiver
Self-Employed
03.2018 - 08.2018
Home Health Aide
Visiting Angels
09.2017 - 08.2018
Home Health Aide
PRN Medical Services
05.2016 - 08.2017
Medical Assisting Diploma Program -
Vista College
CDA Child Development Associate -
Arkansas State University