Kelsey Pennington
Nacogdoches
Summary
Studied for Associates Degree of Applied Science in Medical Assisting at Panola College for a year and was then hired out of clinicals when the company was East Texas Extended Care Family Medicine. PRN'd for all 6 clinics for back office MA until accepting a full time position at our Timpson location for the last 6-7 years. Gained experience working with several different providers, staff, as well as patients from all locations. Transitioned through the company being bought out and becoming Texas Quick Care, new owners, supervising physicians, COVID, nurse practitioners and staff. Proficient Medical Assisting skills such as organization, communication, medical knowledge and terminology, thorough patient care, HIPAA compliance, RHC compliance, EMR systems, and multitasking in fast-paced environments. Committed to delivering high-quality care, eager to contribute to a collaborative healthcare team and ready to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Texas Quick Care
Timpson, TX
06.2015 - Current
- Room patients and complete intake by obtaining manual blood pressure and vital signs, chart and update medical histories, and chief complaints.
- Perform any in-house testing needed prior to provider evaluation as authorized.
- Prepare patients for examinations and assist healthcare providers with procedures.
- Administer injections, medications, vaccinations, EKGs and collect laboratory specimens for any in-house testing or send-off testing as authorized.
- Perform phlebotomy and IV's.
- Educate patients on treatment plans, lab results and medication adherence.
- Ensure examination rooms are cleaned, stocked, and prepared for patient visits.
- Follow HIPPA regulations and infection control standards and ensuring compliance with safety protocols per RHC.
Education
High School Diploma -
Panola College
Carthage, TXSkills
- Thorough and efficient care and intake in fast paced environment
- Coordinate patient flow to improve office efficiency
- Manual blood pressure and vitals
- Medical knowledge and terminology to help better educate patients
- Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking abilities
- Assist providers with daily patient care and procedures
- Maintained medical supplies and inventory
- Experience with 4 different EMR's over the course of 11 years
- Perform EKGs, Phlebotomy, centrifuge and process labs
- Specimen collection for in-house testing and send out labs
- Administer Injections, IV's, administer Medications, Vaccinations for TVFC and Private insurances
- Medication refills, Lab call backs, Prior Authorizations for medications
- HIPAA compliance and telephone etiquette
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Texas Quick Care
06.2015 - Current
High School Diploma -
Panola College