Kara Atkins
Austin
Summary
Certified Medical Assistant with experience in urgent care, cardiovascular, and family practice settings. Skilled in EKGs, diagnostic testing/standing orders, injections/vaccines and patient education. Proficient in EPIC/Athena EHR, CPR certified, and experienced in supporting physicians to deliver efficient, high-quality care
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant, Family Practice
Austin Regional Clinic
Austin
08.2024 - 04.2026
- Assist family practice physician with patient intake, vital signs, EKGs, and heart monitoring.
- Manage standing orders for strep and flu testing.
- Provide chaperone support for gynecological exams and assist with Pap smears and STI swabs.
- Communicate lab results, coordinate imaging sign-offs, and schedule appointments including physicals, follow-ups, acute visits, and procedures.
- Cover for other providers as needed.
- Maintain EPIC EMR by managing MyChart messages, medication refills, results review, provider inboxes, and patient record updates.
- Support administrative tasks including faxing forms while delivering efficient, patient-centered care.
Certified Medical Assistant
Texas med clinic
Pflugerville
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Performed INS, Sport, and POP physicals, and conducted drug screening (rapid/send out) to support patient health assessments.
- Conducted visual acuity exams and provided breast exam education, improving patient awareness and preventive care.
- Set up surgical trays and assisted with vaginal procedures, ensuring asepsis and infection control.
- Calculated dosages and administered medications and injections, maintaining patient safety and accuracy.
- Recorded vital signs and pediatric measurements, contributing to comprehensive patient records.
- Provided bandaging, wound care, and suture removal, enhancing patient recovery and comfort.
- Collected health and mobility histories to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Operated autoclave and maintained aseptic technique, reducing infection risk.
- Assisted with mobility devices and applied hot/cold compresses to support patient mobility and pain management.
- Set up IV trays and performed diagnostic testing (UAs, HCGs, rapid HIV, strep, glucose, etc.), expediting patient diagnosis.
- Performed phlebotomy, COVID testing (PCR/rapid), and micro urinalysis testing to support clinical workflows.
- Managed front desk check-in and patient calls, delivering timely results and ensuring smooth clinic operations.
Certified Medical Assistant
Ascension Texas Cardiovascular
Austin
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Performed EKGs and placed Holter monitors (Zio XT/AT, Preventice), supporting accurate cardiac diagnostics.
- Roomed patients and verified medications, streamlining patient intake and ensuring medication accuracy.
- Answered phone calls and called patients, facilitating effective communication and follow-up care.
- Assisted physicians and relocated with physicians, enhancing workflow efficiency during patient visits.
- Utilized EHR (Athena) to document patient information, improving record accuracy and accessibility.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Community Care/Urgent care/walk in
Austin
04.2014 - 04.2022
- Provided quality patient care by rooming patients and obtaining vitals, ensuring efficient patient flow.
- Performed glucose checks and diagnostic testing (UAs, HCGs, rapid glucose), expediting diagnosis and treatment.
- Assisted physicians as needed, including ear/eye lavage, patient draping, and surgical tray set-up.
- Administered medications, injections, and wound care, supporting patient recovery and safety.
- Collected health histories and performed visual acuity exams, contributing to comprehensive care.
- Utilized EMR, demonstrated CPR certification, and performed manual blood pressure and TB testing/reading during 12-hour shifts.
Medical Assistant (Extern)
Paul Bass Clinic
Austin
11.2013 - 12.2013
- Provided quality patient care by rooming patients and obtaining vitals, supporting efficient clinical operations.
- Performed glucose checks and assisted physicians as needed, contributing to timely patient treatment.
Education
High school diploma -
Hendrickson High School
Pflugerville, TXMedical Assistant Program -
Everest Institute
Austin, TXSkills
- Anatomy knowledge
- Windows
- Holter monitor application
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Vital Signs
- Laboratory experience
- Administering Injections
- Medical Terminology
- Triage
- Infection Control Training
- Medical Scheduling
- Phlebotomy
- EKG interpretation
- Patient Care
- Insurance Verification
- Medical Office Experience
- Customer service
- Athenahealth
- HIPAA
- Diagnostic testing
- Epic
- Phone Etiquette
- Suture removal
- Athena
- Quality Assurance
- PCR
- EMR systems
- Medication administration
- Communication skills
- Autoclave operation
- Caregiving
- Medical Records
- Pharmacology
- First Aid
- CPR
- Visual Acuity Exam
- Surgical Tray Set-Up
- Breast Exam
- Education
- Dosage calculations
- Administration of medications
- Injections
- Bandaging & Wound Care
- Health histories
- Asepsis
- Mobility histories
- Asepsis & infection control
- Mobility Device Assistance
- Vaginal Set-up & Assist
- Hot/Cold Compress
- IV Tray Set-up
- Pediatric Measurements
- Peak Flow Meter
- Ear/Eye lavage
- Patient Draping
- Diagnostic testing: UAs, HCGs, rapid HIV, strep, rapid glucose etc
- PPE knowledge
- Covid testing/ PCR/Rapid
Certification
- CCMA Certification, 11/01/23 to 11/01/24
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant, 11/01/23 to 11/01/24
Personal Information
Title: Medical Assistant (certified)
Awards
Go Getter Award, 12/01/19, "go getter" award in recognition of ongoing outstanding excellence, superior performance and accomplishment.
Authorized To Work
US for any employer
Willing To Relocate
South Austin, TX
Timeline
Medical Assistant, Family Practice
Austin Regional Clinic
08.2024 - 04.2026
Certified Medical Assistant
Texas med clinic
01.2024 - 06.2024
Certified Medical Assistant
Ascension Texas Cardiovascular
05.2022 - 12.2023
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Community Care/Urgent care/walk in
04.2014 - 04.2022
Medical Assistant (Extern)
Paul Bass Clinic
11.2013 - 12.2013
High school diploma -
Hendrickson High School
Medical Assistant Program -
Everest Institute