Kasha Spears
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
CHOP Primary Care
SPRINGFIELD, PA
12.2016 - Current
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic environments.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Performed clerical duties, such as scheduling, outreach calls, medical record abstraction
Certified Medical Assistant
Advocare Pediatric Medical Associates
HAVERTOWN, PA
08.2013 - 12.2016
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Performed clerical duties, such as data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Efficiently performed insurance verifications, pre-certifications and pre-authorization functions.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
Certified Medical Assistant
Advanced Urgent Care
MONTGOMERYVILLE, PA
10.2012 - 08.2013
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic environment.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
- Efficiently performed insurance verifications, pre-certifications and pre-authorization functions.
Education
Technical Diploma - Medical Assistant
Harris School of Business
02.2012
High School Diploma - General
West Philadelphia University City High School
Philadelphia, PA2005
Skills
- Vitals Collection and Documentation
- HIPAA Compliance
- EPIC EMR
- Administering Immunizations
- Wound Care
- Lab Specimens and Collections
- Inventory and Supply Management
- Telephonic Triage
- Administrative Duties
Certification
- RMA - Registered Medical Assistant
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
CHOP Primary Care
12.2016 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Advocare Pediatric Medical Associates
08.2013 - 12.2016
Certified Medical Assistant
Advanced Urgent Care
10.2012 - 08.2013
Technical Diploma - Medical Assistant
Harris School of Business
High School Diploma - General
West Philadelphia University City High School
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