Karena Gaines
Cape May Court House
Summary
Looking for a challenging and interesting position where I can work with patients, utilizing my previous experiences to provide better service for a better career.
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Medcorps Asthma Pulmonary
Cape May Court House
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted the doctor with day-to-day patient care. Clinical duties include administering medications, taking vital signs, drawing blood, and administering biologic injections.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
Medial Assistant/Patient Registrar
Cape Regional Urgent Care
Cape May Court House
01.2020 - Current
- Assisted doctors and providers with patient care.
- Administer medications, vital signs, EKGs, and pulmonary function tests.
- Patient testing.
- Attended meetings with senior management team members on a regular basis to provide updates on current initiatives.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of third party payer requirements for reimbursement purposes.
- Provided support to other departments within the organization as needed including admitting, medical records, billing office.
Medical Assistant MRI Tech-aid
Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional
01.2012 - Current
- Assisted technologist with preparing patient for MRI.
- Start IVs for patient whom were getting contrast.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
Education
High School Diploma -
Middle Township High School
Cape May Court House, New Jersey06-2008
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Atlantic Cape Community College
Mays Landing, NJSkills
- Clinical Skills include
Vital Signs MeasurementPatient Preparation Diagnostic Tests Injections and VaccinationsFirst Aid and CPR Phlebotomy Suture Removal Medical Terminology
- Administrative Skills
Scheduling and Coordination Training ,Medical Records Management, Computer Proficiency, Communication and Customer Service, Time Management and Organization
- Other Important Skills
Communication, Empathy and Compassion,
Teamwork, Attention to detail, Organization
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Medcorps Asthma Pulmonary
01.2024 - Current
Medial Assistant/Patient Registrar
Cape Regional Urgent Care
01.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant MRI Tech-aid
Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional
01.2012 - Current
High School Diploma -
Middle Township High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Atlantic Cape Community College