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Kerri St John

Coto De Caza,CA

Summary

UC San Diego Biology graduate with strong academic preparation in the life sciences and extensive experience as a Certified Medical Assistant in urgent and primary care. Skilled in patient education, injections, phlebotomy, and Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation, with additional service as a hospice volunteer, community service leader, and animal shelter volunteer. Combines hands-on clinical work with long-term volunteer service to contribute meaningfully to patient care and community health.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Medical Assistant

Perlman Clinic
10.2021 - 04.2023
  • Assisted with patient intake by recording vitals, documenting medical histories, and rooming patients.
  • Prepared, administered, and documented immunizations, injections, and medications; performed phlebotomy, EKGs, laboratory tests, and specimen collection for additional laboratory testing.
  • Trained incoming medical assistants.
  • Scribed for providers as needed.
  • Educated patients on treatment plans, procedures, and medications to promote understanding, compliance, and positive health outcomes.
  • Documented all patient interactions and procedures in EPIC Electronic Health Records (EHR), ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and continuity of care.
  • Assisted physicians with examinations, minor surgeries, and in-office procedures, and prepared rooms, instruments, and equipment according to sterile protocols.
  • Maintained exam room readiness by sanitizing, restocking, and organizing supplies to support efficiency and infection control.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, families, pharmacies, and healthcare providers to coordinate referrals, manage prescriptions, and streamline care.
  • Reduced patient wait times and improved clinic flow through strong organizational skills and collaboration with multidisciplinary staff.
  • Provided compassionate, patient-centered care while supporting diverse populations with sensitivity and professionalism.

Education

Bachelor of Science - General Biology

University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA

Bachelor of Science -

Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA

Irvine Valley College
Irvine, CA

Skills

  • Medication, vaccination, injection administration
  • Phlebotomy
  • Specimen collection and processing
  • Measuring, recording, and monitoring vital signs
  • Clinical documentation in Electronic health records (EHR)
  • Wound care
  • Triage and Patient assessment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Medical terminology
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Patient education
  • Conflict resolution
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Attention to detail

Certification

  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
  • Certified End-of-Life Specialist
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified
  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certified
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified

Timeline

Certified Medical Assistant

Perlman Clinic
10.2021 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Science - General Biology

University of California, San Diego

Bachelor of Science -

Saddleback College

Irvine Valley College

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