Khalilah Harris
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Archer Health/Lee Company
Franklin, Tennessee
08.2020 - Current
- Provided first aid to injured employees and assisted with urgent care visits.
- Performed routine maintenance on first-aid kits and other medical supplies.
- Conducted safety inspections of work areas and identified potential hazards.
- Reported any violations of safety protocols to management.
- Maintained records of all accidents, injuries, hazardous materials spills.
- Participated in hazard identification exercises to help identify potential risks in the workplace.
- Investigated and reported issues relating to patient care and conditions which might hinder patient well-being.
- Observed, recorded and reported patients' condition or injury and treatment provided.
- Bandaged wounds and determined necessity for stitches or sutures.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history and details on current issues.
- Administered vaccines and immunizations according to protocols.
- Managed inventory levels of vaccines by ordering and stocking supplies as needed.
Medical Assistant
Brentwood Pediatrics
Brentwood, Tennessee
01.2017 - 08.2020
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Medical Assistant
Tennessee Pediatrics
Murfreesboro, TN
02.2015 - 11.2016
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measured their vital signs, weight, and height
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records
- Prepared and administered medications as directed by a physician
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens, logged the specimens, and prepared them for testing
- Performed general office duties such as answering telephones, taking dictation and completing insurance forms.
Medical Assistant
Puyallup Tribal Health Authority
Tacoma, WA
12.2005 - 01.2013
- Inventoried and ordered medical, lab, and office supplies and equipment
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies
- Completed patient check in to include, assessment of chief complaint and vital signs
- Phlebotomy
- Performed weekly Q.I
- Checks (ex.check 02 tanks, refrigerator temperature check and immunization inventory check)
- Wound Care
- Eye and Ear Irrigation
- Visual Acuity Testing.
Education
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Bryman College
Tacoma, WASkills
- Responsive
- Compassionate
- Efficient care
- Fast-paced environment
- Connect with patients
- Work collaboratively
- Current standards
- Best practices
- Medical information
- Vital signs
- Weight
- Height
- Medical history
- Test results
- Medications
- Laboratory specimens
- Office duties
- Telephones
- Dictation
- Insurance forms
- Inventory
- Ordering supplies
- Cleaning
- Sterilizing instruments
- Disposing of supplies
- Patient check-in
- Phlebotomy
- Quality improvement checks
- Wound care
- Eye and ear irrigation
- Visual acuity testing
- CPR
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Archer Health/Lee Company
08.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant
Brentwood Pediatrics
01.2017 - 08.2020
Medical Assistant
Tennessee Pediatrics
02.2015 - 11.2016
Medical Assistant
Puyallup Tribal Health Authority
12.2005 - 01.2013
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Bryman College
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