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Keith Ringgold

Melbourne,FL

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

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Medical Assistant

The Back Center
07.2021 - Current
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
  • 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.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
  • Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.
  • Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions
  • Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary
  • Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed
  • Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
  • Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.

Non-Emergency Medical Driver

Stellar Transport
10.2017 - 08.2022
  • Assisted handicapped customers to safely complete transfers between van and facility.
  • Effectively communicated with dispatch to schedule transport progression and receive new orders.
  • Managed over 50 customer calls per day. Increased sales by 10% or more.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients
  • Drove safely in various weather and road conditions to avoid accidents

Education

Associate of Science -

Keiser University
Melbourne, FL
05.2022

High School Diploma -

Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School
Melbourne, FL
05.2009

Skills

  • Exam Room Preparation
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Transportation Assistance
  • Patient Assessments
  • Operating EKG Equipment
  • Patient Chart Tracking
  • Blood and Tissue Collection
  • Answering Questions
  • Vitals Collection and Documentation
  • Specimen Collection
  • Diagnostic Evaluation
  • Lab Specimens and Collections
  • Treatment Room Preparation
  • Basic Laboratory Tests
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Resource Management
  • Performing EKGs
  • Pulmonary Function Measurement
  • Venipuncture Expertise
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Injection Administration
  • Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
  • Healthcare Procedures

Timeline

Certified Medical Assistant

The Back Center
07.2021 - Current

Non-Emergency Medical Driver

Stellar Transport
10.2017 - 08.2022

Associate of Science -

Keiser University

High School Diploma -

Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School
Keith Ringgold