Kayla Pennington
Morehead,KY
Summary
Certified Medical Assistant with strong focus on patient care and clinical support. Skilled in administering medications, recording vital signs, and managing patient records. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective teamwork. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
CommonSpirit Health
Louisville, KY
04.2023 - Current
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
Certified Medical Assistant
Community Family Clinic
Mount Sterling
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medication instructions, and preventative care measures.
- Trained new staff on clinical procedures and office protocols to enhance team efficiency.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined operations and enhanced patient satisfaction levels.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Certified Medical Assistant
Sterling Health Solutions
Mount Sterling
01.2016 - 10.2019
- Administered patient assessments and vital sign measurements to ensure accurate health evaluations.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and follow-up appointments to optimize clinic workflow.
- Assisted healthcare providers with procedures, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Documented patient information in electronic health records, maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability while minimizing waste and costs.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Education
Associate of Science - Certified Medical Assistant
TMIKY
Lexington, KY01.2016
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical terminology
- Specimens collection and processing
- Patient scheduling
- Clinical documentation
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient care
Certification
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
CommonSpirit Health
04.2023 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Community Family Clinic
01.2021 - 05.2022
Certified Medical Assistant
Sterling Health Solutions
01.2016 - 10.2019
Associate of Science - Certified Medical Assistant
TMIKY