Kwaku Safo Kantanka
Union,NJ
Summary
Clinical Medical Assistant student with 4+ years of experience in patient care and medical administration. Proficient in venipuncture, EKGs, and maintaining organized patient records while ensuring HIPAA compliance. Skilled in managing medical billing, scheduling appointments, and supporting physicians during examinations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Valley Medical Group
Dumont, NJ
01.2026 - Current
- Answer incoming and outgoing phone calls.
- Obtain required documentation from patients.
- Enter and update patient information into the electronic medical records system.
- Prepare medications for administration.
- Take and record a patient's vital signs.
- Take the patient's medical history.
- Prepare patients for examination to ensure comfort and accurate assessment.
- Assist physician during patient examination.
- Keep examination rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies and maintain instruments.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for sterilization processes.
- Collect and prepare lab specimens for timely diagnostics and testing.
- Perform EKG.
- Perform Phlebotomy: butterfly and finger sticks.
- Perform routine urinalysis.
- Assist in removing sutures and changing dressings.
- Conduct a vision test.
- Conduct a hearing test.
- Streamlined patient flow to enhance efficiency and reduce wait times.
- Ensure all related labs, reports, and information are in patient files prior to appointment.
- Maintained accurate logs of all patient interactions.
- Maintained HIPAA when using documents.
- Code insurance forms.
- Process medical insurance claim forms.
- Process health insurance authorizations.
- Produce reports, and other requested data.
Food Cashier
HMS Host
Newark, NJ
08.2025 - Current
- Delivered fast, friendly customer service in high-volume airport environment, enhancing customer experience.
- Ensured accurate order entry and payment processing.
- Efficiently operated POS systems to handle cash, credit, and mobile transactions.
- Prepared and served food and beverages in compliance with food safety, sanitation, and standards.
- Maintained clean, organized work area by restocking supplies and monitoring inventory levels, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Resolved customer concerns professionally, collaborating with team members to facilitate smooth daily operations.
Machine operator
Angel Group
Kumasi, Ghana
06.2019 - 10.2022
- Loaded materials and supplies into production machines, enhancing workflow for manufacturing operations.
- Assisted with troubleshooting equipment issues, reducing downtime and maintaining production efficiency.
- Conducted quality inspections to identify defects and ensure compliance with specifications.
- Followed OSHA and company safety procedures in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Maintained accurate inventory and production records.
Medical Assistant Volunteer
Great Kosa Herbal Clinic
Kumasi, Ghana
02.2018 - 07.2018
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, enhancing their ability to manage health effectively.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough doublechecking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Mentored new nursing staff, promoting teamwork and enhancing unit operations through collaborative training.
- Conducted routine restraint audits and reported findings to quality departments, collaborating with the team to implement corrective actions for identified deficiencies.
Education
Clinical Medical Assistant -
Stepful
01-2026
Standard- CPR/AED (Adult / Child /Infant) -
National CPR Foundation
12-2025
Automated External Defibrillator -
12-2025
Basic of Project Management -
International Business Management institution
Berlin, Germany12-2025
High School Diploma -
Opoku Ware School
Kumasi, Ghana10-2021
Some College (No Degree) - Basic Life Support
American Career Training School
Newark, Nj07-2026
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Capillary Blood Collection
- Specimen Preparation
- Infection Control
- Ultrasounds
- Injections
- Fluid Aspiration
- Cannulation
- Catheterization
- Patient Care
- EMR
- Communication
- Customer Service
- Building Rapport
- Problem Solving
- Detail-oriented
Education Certifications
- Clinical Medical Assistant, Stepful, National HealthCareer Association, 06/01/26
- Standard- CPR/AED (Adult / Child /Infant), National CPR Foundation, 06/01/25
- Automated External Defibrillator, 06/01/25
- Basic of Project Management, International Business Management institution, Berlin, Germany, 06/01/25
- High School Diploma, Opoku Ware School, Kumasi, Ghana, 06/01/21
- BLS
Core Competencies
Venipuncture, Capillary Blood Collection, Specimen Preparation & Infection Control, Ultrasounds, Injections, Fluid Aspiration, Cannulation, Catheterization, Patient Care, EMR, Communication, Customer Service, Building Rapport, Problem Solving, Detail-oriented
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Valley Medical Group
01.2026 - Current
Food Cashier
HMS Host
08.2025 - Current
Machine operator
Angel Group
06.2019 - 10.2022
Medical Assistant Volunteer
Great Kosa Herbal Clinic
02.2018 - 07.2018
Clinical Medical Assistant -
Stepful
Standard- CPR/AED (Adult / Child /Infant) -
National CPR Foundation
Automated External Defibrillator -
Basic of Project Management -
International Business Management institution
High School Diploma -
Opoku Ware School
Some College (No Degree) - Basic Life Support
American Career Training School