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Lashandra Simmons

Warner Robins,GA

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Medical Assistant

ENT of Central Georgia
Macon, GA
10.2020 - 03.2025
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
  • Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
  • Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
  • Completed basic physical assessments of clinic patients to provide optimal care.
  • Contributed to office operations by triaging patients by severity of medical complaint.
  • Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
  • Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
  • Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
  • Documented notes during patient visits.
  • Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Axis Pain Center
Macon, Georgia
07.2017 - 07.2018
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients’ condition or environment immediately to Physicians.
  • Took direction from Physicians and NP.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
  • Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
  • Transmitted physician's orders to patients, counseling on execution and addressing follow-up questions.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.

Medical Assistant Extern

Macon Vascular Care
Macon, GA
04.2017 - 06.2017
  • Obtained accurate medical histories from patients, highlighting critical information.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Welcomed patients and inquired about wellbeing since last treatment.
  • Assisted physicians in follow-through of care.
  • Collected histories, vitals and current compliants via patient interviews.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Southern Home Healthcare
Cordele, GA
06.2001 - 07.2003
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep LPN informed of changes.
  • Visited patients in homes.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Cordele Health And Rehab Center
Cordele, GA
09.2000 - 05.2001
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.

Education

Certificate - Medical Assisting

Virginia College
Macon, GA
2017

Skills

  • Eclinicals
  • Next Gen
  • Obtaining Vital Signs
  • Patient Charting
  • Scheduling
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • CPR/BLS
  • Computer Intermediate Skills
  • Confidentiality
  • Dedicated Teamwork
  • Assist Physician
  • Patient care
  • Customer Service
  • Calm and Professional Under Pressure
  • Customer Data Confidentiality
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Data Entry
  • Understanding Customer Needs
  • 65-70 wpm Typing Speed
  • Courteous with Strong Service Mindset
  • Resolving Issues
  • Specimens collection and processing
  • ICD coding

Certification

Certified Medical Assistant

  • First Aid/CPR

Timeline

Certified Medical Assistant

ENT of Central Georgia
10.2020 - 03.2025

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Axis Pain Center
07.2017 - 07.2018

Medical Assistant Extern

Macon Vascular Care
04.2017 - 06.2017

Certified Nursing Assistant

Southern Home Healthcare
06.2001 - 07.2003

Certified Nursing Assistant

Cordele Health And Rehab Center
09.2000 - 05.2001

Certificate - Medical Assisting

Virginia College

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