LaKrizzia Henry
Olympia Fields,IL
Summary
Knowledgeable Certified Medical Assistant with exceptional background over 13+ years handling intensive clinical environments. Quality-driven and safety-oriented with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. Experienced in collaborating across disciplines to support patient needs and enhance care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
UChicago Medicine
Flossmoor, IL
07.2023 - Current
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
Medical Assistant
Advocate Medical Group
South Holland, IL
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Lead Medical Assistant
Aunt Martha's Health And Wellness
Chicago Heights, IL
11.2017 - 05.2021
- Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and sample analyses to monitor diseases.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Everest College - Chicago
Chicago, IL03-2010
High School Diploma -
Thornwood High School
South Holland, IL05-2003
Skills
- Patient-Focused Care
- Phlebotomy
- Inventory and Supply Management
- Clinical Documentation
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Patient Relations
- Direct Patient Care
- CPR
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)
- STD Counseling
- Immunization Administration
Certification
- CCMA National Healthcareer Association
- CPR
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Medical Assistant
UChicago Medicine
07.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Advocate Medical Group
05.2021 - 07.2023
Lead Medical Assistant
Aunt Martha's Health And Wellness
11.2017 - 05.2021
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Everest College - Chicago
High School Diploma -
Thornwood High School