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, GA2017
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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