Karista Addison
Acworth,GA
Summary
Experienced Medical Assistant with fifteen years of experience. I have substantial knowledge of medical regulations and policies and offer strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Northside Urgent Care
12.2015 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
Medical Assistant
Northside Children's Pediatrics
08.2012 - 11.2015
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
Education
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Medix School
Smyrna, GASkills
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Medical Report Preparation
- Patient and Family Education
- Medical Recordkeeping
- BLS Certified
- Medical Charts and Records
- Vital Signs Collection
- Data Entry Software
- Clerical Support
- Preparing Treatment Rooms
- Diagnostic Testing
- Operating EKG Equipment
- Direct Patient Care
- Routine Laboratory Testing
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Northside Urgent Care
12.2015 - Current
Medical Assistant
Northside Children's Pediatrics
08.2012 - 11.2015
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Medix School