Krystle Simmons
Ladson,SC
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with excellent customer service with the desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. I am skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges. I am devoted to give every patient a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Palmetto Primary Care
Goose Creek, SC
01.2021 - Current
- Performing administrative and clerical support duties, Processing and Recordkeeping for EMR and other dependent applications, Entering of physician's orders and consult request, Facilitating communication between patients and other facilities or departments, Triaging all emergency and non-emergency visits of patients, Answering phone calls in a courteous and timely manner, Handling multi-phone lines, Receiving and relaying incoming and outgoing telephone and electronic messages from patients in a timely manner, Assist with referral process for patients, Contact and communicate with the patient regarding results and/or orders from providers, knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook, Triaging patients, Documenting patient vitals, Preparing examination rooms prior to patient's appointments, Performing ECG's, Performing Phlebotomy procedures, perform various laboratory and diagnostic procedures, prepare and administer prescribed medication
Medical Assistant
Doctors Care
Charleston, SC
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Performing administrative and clerical support duties, Registering patients, Processing and Recordkeeping for EMR and other dependent applications, Entering of physician's orders and consult request, Facilitating communication between patients and other facilities or departments, Triaging all emergency and non-emergency visits of patients, Answering phone calls in a courteous and timely manner, Handling multi-phone lines, Scheduling patients' appointments, Receiving and relaying incoming and outgoing telephone and electronic messages from patients in a timely manner, Insurance verification and authorization, Verify and update patient demographic information, Collect and Post patient payments in EMR, Assist with referral process for patients, Contact and communicate with the patient regarding results and/or orders from providers, knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook, Triaging patients, Documenting patient vitals, Preparing examination rooms prior to patient's appointments, Performing ECG's, Performing Phlebotomy procedures, perform various laboratory and diagnostic procedures, prepares and administers prescribed medication Medical supply inventory, excellent customer service skill
Patient Care Tech
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Triage patient, Monitoring and restocking patient care supplies, Ensuring the safety of patients, Obtaining specimen for collection and processing, Assisting with ADL's, Obtaining vitals, data entry into EMR database, excellent customer service, receive calls regarding patient care, transferring calls to appropriate medical staff, handled multi-line telephone system, comforting patient and family
Caregiver
Berkeley Citizens
Moncks Corner, SC
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Assisting residents with activities of daily living, Administering medications, Taking residents to Doctor appointments, Responsible for supervising and training consumers, Documentation regarding patient care and activities, entering patient care information and data into EMR.
Medical Assistant
Moncks Corner Pediatrics
Moncks Corner, SC
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Contact and communicate with patient regarding results and/or orders from providers, Preparation and cleaning of exam and treatment room for patient arrival, prepare patients for procedures or exams, assist the doctor without patient and routine procedures, patient education, and training taking vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, Height, weight, etc...), visual screenings, auditory screenings prepare and administers prescribed medication through oral, rectal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and nebulization, administer immunizations/vaccines, prepare immunization records patient observation during and following procedures, ordering, and inventory of vaccines/medications/supplies, collecting of specimens (urine, stool, blood, etc...), perform various laboratory and diagnostic procedures (U/A, Cultures, Hgb, Glucose, etc...), catheter insertions, suture and staple removal, dressing changes, stocking supplies/medications, cleaning equipment, and supplies, sterilization of instruments, data/demographics entry and retrieval into EMR, excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook, ability to pre-certify patients, assist with referral process for patients, scheduling appointments, answering phone calls in a courteous and timely manner, handling multi-phone lines, routing calls to appropriate medical staff, retrieving laboratory and diagnostic results, organizing supply cabinets, sorting of supplies, excellent customer service skills
Medical Assistant
Palmetto Pediatrics
Charleston, SC
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Prepare patients for hospital admissions and laboratory services, Transmitting prescription refills as directed, Preparing and administering medications as directed by a physician, Explaining treatment procedures to patients, Sterilizing medical instruments, Data/demographics entry and retrieval into EMR, Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook, Triaging patients, Documenting patient vitals, receive calls regarding patient care, transferring calls to appropriate medical staff, handled multi-line telephone system, Preparing examination rooms prior to patient's appointments, Performing ECG's, Performing Phlebotomy procedures, perform various laboratory and diagnostic procedures, Medical supply inventory
Patient Care Technician
East Cooper Hospital
Mt. Pleasant, SC
04.2006 - 08.2006
- Providing patient care services such as general hygiene, Transferring and positioning patients, Performing vital signs, Checking blood sugar levels, Explaining treatment procedures to patients, Sterilizing medical instruments, Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook, Triaging patients, Obtaining 12 lead electrocardiograms, Performing venipuncture for blood collection, Processing and record keeping of inpatient medical records Experience working with patients that abuse substances, suicidal, and have mental illnesses
Education
Pre-Nursing Certificate -
Trident Technical College Nursing School
01.2012
Associates of Applied Science in Medical Assisting -
Miller-Motte Technical College
01.2006
High School Diploma -
Timberland High School
01.2003
Skills
- Excellent communicator
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Team player
- Positive attitude
- Strong leadership skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Strong knowledge in Medical Terminology
- Medical Office Management
- EMR charting
- Microsoft Word
- Outlook and Excel
- HIPAA Compliance
- Indirect Patient Care
- Patient Flow Management
- Inventory Management
- Patient-Focused Care
- Phlebotomy
- Medical Terminology
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Clinical Documentation
- Appointment Setting
- Medical Records Management
- Customer Service
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA)
- Patient Care Technician Program
- Certified Nurse Aide Program
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED)
References
Lakeshia Gathers, Lead Training Specialist, Roper Hospital, Keshia328@yahoo.com, 843-425-5607
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Palmetto Primary Care
01.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant
Doctors Care
01.2018 - 01.2021
Patient Care Tech
Medical University of South Carolina
01.2018 - 01.2019
Caregiver
Berkeley Citizens
01.2016 - 01.2018
Medical Assistant
Moncks Corner Pediatrics
01.2012 - 01.2015
Patient Care Technician
East Cooper Hospital
04.2006 - 08.2006
Medical Assistant
Palmetto Pediatrics
01.2006 - 01.2012
Pre-Nursing Certificate -
Trident Technical College Nursing School
Associates of Applied Science in Medical Assisting -
Miller-Motte Technical College
High School Diploma -
Timberland High School
- Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA)
- Patient Care Technician Program
- Certified Nurse Aide Program
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED)
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