Kellie Blackmon
Fort Worth
Summary
Compassionate Medical Assistant with background in providing support to physicians, handling patient care tasks, and managing administrative duties. Skilled in recording vital signs, preparing patients for examination, and maintaining medical records with confidentiality and accuracy. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathy. Contributed to streamlining clinical processes resulting in more efficient patient flow and enhanced care delivery.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Tarrant County Hospital District JPS
Fort Worth
02.2009 - Current
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Operated x-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
Education
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Kaplan College
Fort Worth, TX11-2008
Skills
- Patient education
- Medication administration
- Laboratory specimen collection
- Chart organization
- X-ray operation
- EKG operation
- Healthcare documentation
- Chronic disease management
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Tarrant County Hospital District JPS
02.2009 - Current
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Kaplan College
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