Jessica Ford
Maryville,TN
Summary
Knowledgeable certified medical assistant with exceptional background over several years handling intensive 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.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Blount Memorial Hospital
Maryville, TN
03.2012 - Current
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
South College
Knoxville, TNSkills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Specimens collection and processing
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Patient-focused care
- Phlebotomy
- Compassionate
- Analytical decision-making skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Electronic Medical Records
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Reliable transportation
- Medical Terminology
- Medical billing and coding
- Patient documentation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Blount Memorial Hospital
03.2012 - Current
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
South College
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