KIMBERLY ROBERTS
Hendersonville,United States
Summary
Empathetic, effective and motivated Registered Medical Assistant that combines extensive clinical experience and knowledge Motivated to adept at handling instruments, supplies, and equipment for non-invasive to minimally invasive procedures. Well versed in all operating room activities with a commitment to upholding the highest standard of sterile technique during procedures. Excited to bring 25-year background to growing organization. Detail-oriented surgical support staff effective at organizing instruments and supplies before and during procedures. Well-versed in maintaining sterile fields and unobstructed views to promote surgical success. Organized multitasker with good communication skills. Experienced in monitoring patients before, during and after procedures to deliver exceptional care. Skillfully examine, dress and protect wounds to boost healing. Experienced well-versed in performing triage, collecting intake information and caring for wounds. Good communicator with organized nature and strong prioritization and multitasking skills. Sound judgment, caring nature and superior work ethic. Resourceful with years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Medical Assistant
Trillium Family Health
Asheville, North Carolina
06.2024 - Current
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing according to accepted standards.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Assisted physicians in exams, treatments, and procedures.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
Registered Medical Assistant
Western North Carolina Community Health Services
Asheville, NC
05.2020 - 06.2023
- Understands medical procedures
- Proper sterilization techniques
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Wound care and irrigation
- Follows HIPAA compliance
- Assisted doctor with surgeries and non-invasive procedures
- Performed vitals / glucose testing, Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessments, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow up care
- Conducted health screenings, physicals and education assessments
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing according to accepted standards.
Medical Assistant
Vickery Family Medicine
Asheville, NC
02.2018 - 05.2020
- Follows HIPAA compliance
- Assisted doctor with surgeries and non-invasive procedures, blood draws on all ages as well as performing lab procedures, in house and send outs
- Performed vital signs, rooming patients
- Cross trained in the lab as a lab tech, assisting in bone marrows and oncology specialty labs
- Accurately documented specialty lab specimens to pathology departments
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
Medical Assistant
Community Family Practice
Asheville, NC
07.2011 - 06.2017
- Followed HIPAA compliance
- Conducted health screenings, physicals and education assessments
- Assisted doctor with surgeries and non-invasive procedures, blood draws on all ages as well as performing lab procedures, in house and send outs
- Performed vitals/glucose testing, administering injections, blood draws
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessments, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow up care
- Biased between patients and physician to ensure comprehensive of treatment plans
- Instructed patients with discharge instructions, trained new staff on quality control procedures
- Scheduled patients admissions and procedures, as well as pre authorizing insurances for procedures
Medical Assistant
Blue Ridge Health Center
Hendersonville, NC
07.2008 - 07.2011
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Operated x-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Medical Assistant / Clinic Supervisor
Avail Orthopedics
Fletcher, NC
06.2001 - 06.2008
- First assist to orthopedic surgeon on all major surgeries as well as non invasive procedures
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and sent off for testing
- Performed lab tests and communicated results
- Ensured HIPAA compliance, followed infection control procedures
- Assisted doctors in procedures as well as rooming patients and collecting patient data
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Medical Assistant
Hendersonville Pediatrics
, NC
06.1996 - 08.2001
- Followed HIPAA compliance
- Conducted health screenings, physicals and education assessments
- Assisted doctor with surgeries and non-invasive procedures, blood draws on all ages as well as performing lab procedures, in house and send outs
- Performed vitals/glucose testing, administering injections, blood draws
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessments, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow up care
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Operated x-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
Education
Registered Medical Assistant -
05.2020
GPA: 3.7
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant
01.1996
Medic -
07.1991
Joined the DEP program while a sophomore in high school . Medic , RMA , served with 81st airborne in the gulf war,
Combat medal , honorable discharge
Skills
- Medication administration
- Regulatory compliance
- Specimens collection and processing
- Documentation procedures expert
- Understands medical procedures
- Proper sterilization techniques
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Wound care and irrigation
- Follows HIPAA compliance
- Patient Care
- Laboratory Experience
- Laboratory Procedures
- Critical Care Experience
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Computer Skills
- Insurance Verification
- Infection Control Training
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Coding
- Phone Etiquette
- Quality Assurance
- Triage
- Clinical laboratory experience
Timeline
Registered Medical Assistant - Trillium Family Health
06.2024 - Current
Registered Medical Assistant - Western North Carolina Community Health Services
05.2020 - 06.2023
Medical Assistant - Vickery Family Medicine
02.2018 - 05.2020
Medical Assistant - Community Family Practice
07.2011 - 06.2017
Medical Assistant - Blue Ridge Health Center
07.2008 - 07.2011
Medical Assistant / Clinic Supervisor - Avail Orthopedics
06.2001 - 06.2008
Medical Assistant - Hendersonville Pediatrics
06.1996 - 08.2001
Penn State - Registered Medical Assistant,
Kentucky State - Associate of Applied Science, Medical Assistant
Army - Medic,
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