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KIZA KASHINDI

Erie,PA

Summary

Motivated Medical Assistant with 5-6 years of successful patient care that is determined and hardworking, punctual and who graduated at top of class with perfect attendance. I bring with me excellent communication skills, time management, and the ability to prioritize workloads. Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value.

Overview

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Work History

Medical Assistant

Allegheny Clinic
Erie
3/21/19 - 12/20/22
  • Scheduled new and existing patients' appointments
  • Helped patients prepare for X-rays, EKGs
  • Documented vital signs and medical history
  • Educated patients by providing medication and diet information, as well as clarifying doctors' orders and thoroughly answering questions
  • Prepared lab specimens of blood, urine, stool, and sputum for diagnostic evaluation
  • Directed patients to examination rooms and arranged for transportation as needed
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as directed
  • Obtained authorizations for prescription
  • Communicated with patients clearly and effectively to verify information, determine the purpose of their visit, and record their medical history
  • Exam rooms and medical equipment were sanitized, restocked, and organized by me
  • Checked the patient's pulse oximetry.

Cashier

Walmart
Erie, CO
2/9/22 - 2/22/22
  • Kept check-out areas clean, organized and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
  • Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
  • Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
  • Discounted purchases by scanning and redeeming coupons.
  • Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find store items.

CNA

Erie SNF Operations LLC
Erie, PA
2/22/22 - 8/22/22
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
  • Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
  • Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
  • Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.

Medical Assistant

Regional Health Services Inc
Erie
9/28/22 - 11/15/22
  • Gathered information about the client's medical history, including medications, symptoms, and allergies
  • Educated patients by providing medication and diet information, as well as clarifying doctors' orders and thoroughly answering questions
  • Notify the nurse supervisor of any significant information or changes in the patient's condition
  • Communicated with patients clearly and effectively to verify information, determine the purpose of their visit, and record their medical history
  • Exam rooms and medical equipment were sanitized, restocked, and organized by me
  • Checked the patient's pulse oximetry
  • Gathered and documented medical data from patients, such as blood pressure and weight.

Medical Assistant

AFC Urgent Care
Denver, CO
12/20/23 - 2/17/23
  • Scheduled new and existing patients' appointments
  • Helped patients prepare for X-rays, EKGs
  • Documented vital signs and medical history
  • Educated patients by providing medication and diet information, as well as clarifying doctors' orders and thoroughly answering questions
  • Prepared lab specimens of blood, urine, stool, and sputum for diagnostic evaluation
  • Directed patients to examination rooms and arranged for transportation as needed
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as directed
  • Obtained authorizations for prescription
  • Communicated with patients clearly and effectively to verify information, determine the purpose of their visit, and record their medical history
  • Exam rooms and medical equipment were sanitized, restocked, and organized by me
  • Checked the patient's pulse oximetry.

Medical Assistant

Destiny Internal Medicine
Denver, CO
2/20/23 - 6/21/23
  • Scheduled new and existing patients' appointments
  • Helped patients prepare for X-rays, EKGs
  • Documented vital signs and medical history
  • Educated patients by providing medication and diet information, as well as clarifying doctors' orders and thoroughly answering questions
  • Prepared lab specimens of blood, urine, stool, and sputum for diagnostic evaluation
  • Directed patients to examination rooms and arranged for transportation as needed
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as directed
  • Obtained authorizations for prescription
  • Communicated with patients clearly and effectively to verify information, determine the purpose of their visit, and record their medical history
  • Exam rooms and medical equipment were sanitized, restocked, and organized by me
  • Checked the patient's pulse oximetry.

Medical Assistant

Critical Care & Pulmonary Consultants
Denver, CO
7/5/23 - 12/13/23
  • Scheduled new and existing patients' appointments
  • Helped patients prepare for X-rays, EKGs
  • Documented vital signs and medical history
  • Educated patients by providing medication and diet information, as well as clarifying doctors' orders and thoroughly answering questions
  • Prepared lab specimens of blood, urine, stool, and sputum for diagnostic evaluation
  • Directed patients to examination rooms and arranged for transportation as needed
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as directed
  • Obtained authorizations for prescription
  • Communicated with patients clearly and effectively to verify information, determine the purpose of their visit, and record their medical history
  • Exam rooms and medical equipment were sanitized, restocked, and organized by me
  • Checked the patient's pulse oximetry.

Medical Assistant

MHEDS
Erie, PA
1/16/22 - Current
  • Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
  • Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
  • Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
  • Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.

Education

MEDICAL ASSISTING - ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE -

Great Lakes Institute Of Technology
01.2001

COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS -

Penn State Behrend

COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS NURSING -

Mercyhurst University

Skills

  • Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Pulmonary function tests (PFTs)
  • Restocking lab supplies
  • Clinical experience
  • Phlebotomy
  • Tube feedings and medications familiarity
  • Detail-oriented
  • Direct patient care
  • OSHA guidelines
  • EKG set up and monitoring
  • BLS certification
  • Patient feeding
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient scheduling
  • Vital sign monitors
  • FLMA
  • Prior authorization
  • Specimens collection and processingization
  • Excellent Communication
  • Outgoing and Friendly
  • Team Player
  • Critical Thinking

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification [2022 to 2024
  • Certified medical assistant
  • CNA
  • Honor roll
  • Spirit leader
  • Certificate of Perfect Attendance
  • Certificate of Completion (Recognizing and reporting Child Abuse)
  • Greatest Academic Effort

References

  • GARY HORTON, Urban Erie Community Development, Co CEO/ Manager Manager/CEO, (814) 490-9669, Gnealh@gmail.com
  • MAYA COMBEST, Cardology/Saint Vincent, Medical Assistant Peer, (814) 528-8412, tashacombest@gmail.com

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Allegheny Clinic
3/21/19 - 12/20/22

Cashier

Walmart
2/9/22 - 2/22/22

CNA

Erie SNF Operations LLC
2/22/22 - 8/22/22

Medical Assistant

Regional Health Services Inc
9/28/22 - 11/15/22

Medical Assistant

AFC Urgent Care
12/20/23 - 2/17/23

Medical Assistant

Destiny Internal Medicine
2/20/23 - 6/21/23

Medical Assistant

Critical Care & Pulmonary Consultants
7/5/23 - 12/13/23

Medical Assistant

MHEDS
1/16/22 - Current

MEDICAL ASSISTING - ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE -

Great Lakes Institute Of Technology

COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS -

Penn State Behrend

COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS NURSING -

Mercyhurst University
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification [2022 to 2024
  • Certified medical assistant
  • CNA
  • Honor roll
  • Spirit leader
  • Certificate of Perfect Attendance
  • Certificate of Completion (Recognizing and reporting Child Abuse)
  • Greatest Academic Effort
KIZA KASHINDI