KYRA WITHERS
Camden
Summary
Dedicated Certified Medical Assistant with three years of clinical experience in specialty and urgent care settings. Expertise in patient intake, vital signs, venipuncture, and specimen collection, along with proficiency in electronic medical record documentation. Demonstrates strong communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills while providing effective patient care in fast-paced environments. Pursuing an Associate Degree in Nursing to enhance clinical expertise.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Penn Medicine
Cherry Hill
03.2024 - Current
- Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced academic women’s health practice serving Obstetrics & Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine (High-Risk OB), Urogynecology, and Gynecologic Oncology patients.
- Obtain and document vital signs, medical histories, medication reconciliation, and chief complaints using the Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system.
- Prepare patients for examinations, ultrasounds, procedures, and provider consultations while ensuring patient comfort and privacy.
- Assist physicians and advanced practice providers with in-office gynecologic and obstetric procedures using sterile technique.
- Perform venipuncture and collect blood specimens for Maternal-Fetal Medicine patients, ensuring accurate specimen labeling and processing.
- Collect, label, and process laboratory specimens while following safety and quality standards.
- Prepare, sterilize, disinfect, and process reusable medical instruments and maintain procedure rooms
- Educate patients on testing, procedures, and follow-up instructions as directed by providers.
Medical Assistant
Virtua
Collingswood
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Delivered high quality patient care in a fast-paced urgent care setting, assisting providers with the evaluation and treatment of patients of all ages.
- Prepared patients for examinations and assisted providers with clinical procedures while maintaining sterile technique and patient safety.
- Obtained and documented vital signs, medical histories, chief complaints, allergies, and medication reconciliation in the electronic medical record.
- Performed phlebotomy, specimen collection, rapid testing (including COVID-19, influenza, strep, and urinalysis), and ensured accurate labeling and processing of specimens.
- Administered injections, vaccines, and prescribed medications as directed by providers and within scope of practice.
- Prepared, cleaned, and stocked exam rooms
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care as directed by providers.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and support staff to maintain efficient patient flow and deliver compassionate, patient-centered care.
Education
Nursing
Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ 09.2022 - 07.2026
Medical Assistant certification - Anatomy & Physiology, Clinical Procedures, Phlebotomy, EHR, Pharmacology, Infection Control, Medical Office Administration
American Training center
Camden, NJ 02.2022 - 06.2022
Camden Academy Charter High School
Camden, NJSkills
- Patient Intake & Assessment
- Vital Signs & Medical Histories
- Medication Reconciliation
- Venipuncture (Phlebotomy)
- Specimen Collection & Processing
- Assisting with Clinical Examinations & In-Office Procedures
- Instrument Sterilization & Processing
- Sterile Technique
- Procedure Room Preparation & Turnover
- Electronic Medical Records (Epic EMR)
- Clinical Documentation
- Infection Prevention & Control
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Education
- CPR/BLS Certified
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Excellent Communication & Customer Service
- Medical procedures
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- CPR / BLS
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Penn Medicine
03.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Virtua
11.2022 - 03.2024
Nursing
Camden County College
09.2022 - 07.2026
Medical Assistant certification - Anatomy & Physiology, Clinical Procedures, Phlebotomy, EHR, Pharmacology, Infection Control, Medical Office Administration
American Training center
02.2022 - 06.2022
Camden Academy Charter High School