Keelia Carr
Chicago,IL
Summary
Knowledgeable certified medical assistant with exceptional background over several years handling intensive clinical environments. Quality-driven and safety-oriented with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. Experienced in collaborating across disciplines to support patient needs and enhance care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Northwestern Memorial Hospital Medical Group
Chicago, IL
12.2024 - Current
- Ensured accuracy of all documents related to patient visits including consent forms, discharge instructions and follow-up appointments.
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
- Communicated effectively with patients to provide a positive experience throughout their visit.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
University of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago, IL
01.2022 - 09.2024
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations within the clinic setting by following established protocols.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Sykes Aurora Advocate Medical Center
Chicago, IL
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Assisted in scheduling appointments for patients over the phone or via email communication.
- Operated x-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Accountable Healthcare Staffing Inc.
Oak Lawn, IL
05.2015 - 01.2019
- Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
- Communicated effectively with patients to provide a positive experience throughout their visit.
- Performed laboratory specimen collections such as urine samples or throat swabs according to established standards.
Education
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Everest College
Chicago, IL01-2008
Skills
- Patient care
- Medical documentation
- Electronic health records
- Clinical procedures
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Conflict resolution
- Clinical documentation
- Immunization administration
- Medical history intake
- Patient assessment
- Specimens collection and processing
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Patient intake process
- Examination preparation
- Professionalism and ethics
Certification
- CPR
- BLS
Timeline
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Northwestern Memorial Hospital Medical Group
12.2024 - Current
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
University of Chicago Medical Center
01.2022 - 09.2024
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Sykes Aurora Advocate Medical Center
01.2018 - 03.2020
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Accountable Healthcare Staffing Inc.
05.2015 - 01.2019
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Everest College
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