Kiah Childress
Amelia,OH
Summary
Medical Assistant II with healthcare experience beginning in emergency medical services and progressing through medical assisting to pediatric pulmonary medicine. Experienced in patient care, communication, teamwork, precepting, and quality improvement. Passionate about patient safety and improving the healthcare experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant II
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohio
03.2025 - Current
- Improved patient flow and chart accuracy by rooming pediatric patients, obtaining vital signs, completing intake, and documenting in Epic.
- Facilitated safer care by communicating patient needs and concerns directly to providers.
- Enhanced staff onboarding by precepting new employees on clinical procedures and department standards, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Promoted patient safety through active participation in ambulatory falls committee and quality improvement initiatives, contributing to fall-prevention strategies.
Medical Assistant
TriHealth- Good Samaritan Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohio
06.2023 - 02.2025
- Supported maternal cardiac clinic as lead MA by preparing patients and assisting with cardiac testing.
- Assisted physicians during patient exams, testing, and procedures.
- Coordinated specialized procedures through appointment scheduling, insurance paperwork completion, and communication with patients, families, and providers.
- Led training and onboarding for new medical assistants.
Emergency Medical Technician
Ripley Life Squad
Ripley, Ohio
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Reassured and comforted patients during transport to ensure emotional well-being.
- Inspected equipment and checked vehicles according to maintenance schedules to ensure operational readiness.
- Enhanced care quality through ongoing training and education for skill development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Indiana Wesleyan University
04-2027
Skills
- Patient safety
- Quality improvement
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Innovative thinking
Timeline
Medical Assistant II
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
TriHealth- Good Samaritan Hospital
06.2023 - 02.2025
Emergency Medical Technician
Ripley Life Squad
12.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Indiana Wesleyan University