Kimberly Williams
Stafford,VA
Summary
Dedicated Clinical Medical Assistant with expertise in HIPAA compliance, patient scheduling, and clinical documentation. Committed to enhancing patient care and supporting healthcare teams through compassionate communication and efficient clinical support.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Mary Washington Healthcare
Stafford, VA
04.2020 - Current
- Assisted in patient examinations, ensuring accurate documentation of health histories and vital signs.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, optimizing appointment flow and reducing wait times.
- Supported clinical staff in administering medications and performing routine procedures with precision.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and preventive care practices, enhancing overall health literacy.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted physicians in providing quality care through thorough documentation of medical histories and physical examination results.
- Prepared patients for examinations or treatments, positioning them properly to ensure comfort throughout the procedure while assisting healthcare professionals as needed.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information by adhering to HIPAA guidelines at all times during recordkeeping and communications.
- Built rapport with diverse populations of patients through compassionate listening skills and empathetic communication.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills while juggling multiple responsibilities including front office duties like answering phones or processing billing inquiries alongside clinical tasks when required.
- Recognized potential emergencies, acting swiftly to notify appropriate personnel and initiate necessary protocols for patient safety.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently performing clinical tasks such as taking vital signs and administering medications.
- Increased patient satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns or questions about their treatment plans or test results.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Rappahannock Family Physicians
Stafford, VA
07.2006 - 04.2020
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Administered vaccinations and medications under supervision, adhering to best practices in patient care.
- Managed patient records efficiently using electronic health record (EHR) systems, enhancing data accuracy.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and preventive care, fostering informed health decisions.
- Coordinated patient appointments and follow-ups, improving workflow and reducing wait times.
- Mentored junior medical assistants on clinical procedures and office protocols, enhancing team performance.
- Implemented quality control measures for medical supplies inventory, ensuring readiness for clinical needs.
- Utilized electronic health records software proficiently to input data accurately, facilitating smooth transitions between healthcare providers during patient handoffs.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Supported team members in providing comprehensive care through active participation in interdisciplinary meetings focused on individualized clinical goals.
- Promoted a safe work environment by complying with infection control policies and procedures, including proper hand hygiene practices.
- Managed inventory levels for medical supplies, ensuring appropriate stock was available for seamless clinic operations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted physicians in providing quality care through thorough documentation of medical histories and physical examination results.
Education
Medical Assistant
Weast Tennessee Business College
Jackson, TN07-2001
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Immunization administration
- Venipuncture expertise
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medical history recording
- Medical office procedures
- Clinical documentation
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Examination preparation
- Specimens collection and processing
- Specimen collection
- Physician support
- Patient scheduling
- Appointment setting
- Inventory management
- Medical terminology
- Laboratory procedures
- Medical supply inventory
- EKG monitoring
- Insurance verification
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Electronic health records management
- Medical history intake
- Medical office administration
- Medical records management
- Direct patient care
- CPR
- EMR / EHR
- Electronic health records
- Reliable team player
- Phlebotomy
- Sterilization techniques
- Lab equipment operation
- Sterile technique
- Payment collection
Certification
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Timeline
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Mary Washington Healthcare
04.2020 - Current
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Rappahannock Family Physicians
07.2006 - 04.2020
Medical Assistant
Weast Tennessee Business College