Lashanda Berewa
Hampton,GA
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Medical Assistant
Atlanta Gastroentrology Associates
06.2021 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Registered Medical Assistant
Piedmont Pediatric
10.2016 - 05.2021
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
Registered Medical Assistant
ABC Pediatrics
04.2013 - 04.2016
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA11.2017
Skills
- Multi-Line Telephone System Operation
- Updating Medical Records
- Clinical and Operational Judgement
- Diagnostic Testing
- Administrative Duties
- EPIC EMR
- Vaccination Administration
- Clerical Support
- HIPAA Compliance
Timeline
Registered Medical Assistant
Atlanta Gastroentrology Associates
06.2021 - Current
Registered Medical Assistant
Piedmont Pediatric
10.2016 - 05.2021
Registered Medical Assistant
ABC Pediatrics
04.2013 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
Kaplan University
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