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LaShawna Smith

Tacoma,WA

Summary

Diligent Medical Assistant with solid background in back office medical support. Proven ability to handle administrative tasks efficiently and contribute to streamlined operations. Demonstrated proficiency in patient scheduling and medical record management.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

MultiCare Clinics
03.2023 - Current
  • Obtain client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Facilitate seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
  • Assist physicians with minor procedures, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Monitor Epic In-basket messages, conduct patient follow-up calls to monitor treatment progress and answer any questions.
  • Perform suture removals, casting, splinting, dressing changes, dispense Durable Medical Equipment (DME).
  • Sanitize, restock, and organize exam rooms and medical equipment.

Back Office Medical Assistant

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
04.2015 - 03.2023
  • Promote office efficiency, draft letters, complete insurance and FMLA forms, assist with prescription refills, referrals and helping patients with diverse needs.
  • Direct patients to exam rooms, prepare for physician examinations.
  • Collect and document patient medical information such as vital signs, medication lists, allergies, pain intensity level and health history for patients in clinic.
  • Help nurses and doctors with patient procedures such as biopsies and gynecology examinations.
  • Sanitize, restock and organize exam rooms and medical equipment.


Medical Assistant

King County Public Health
01.2011 - 01.2015
  • Roomed up to 45 patients per day for up to 5 providers simultaneously and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Measured vital signs, collected urine samples, blood and throat cultures. Performed EKG's, injections and immunizations and helped clinic achieve level 2 recognition as a Primary Care Medical Home, by keeping careful records of referrals and chronic care management.

Education

Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assisting

Pima Medical Institute
Seattle, WA

Bachelor of Arts - Healthcare Administration

Western Governors University
Kent, WA
09-2027

Skills

  • Assisting with procedures
  • Treatment Room Preparation
  • Operating EKG Equipment
  • Completing Insurance Forms
  • Drafting Letters
  • Patient Interviews
  • EMR Systems
  • Vitals Collection and Documentation
  • Effective Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Active listening
  • Demonstrated flexibility to work individually or as team player
  • Orthopedic splints, suture removal, dressing changes

Timeline

Medical Assistant

MultiCare Clinics
03.2023 - Current

Back Office Medical Assistant

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
04.2015 - 03.2023

Medical Assistant

King County Public Health
01.2011 - 01.2015

Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assisting

Pima Medical Institute

Bachelor of Arts - Healthcare Administration

Western Governors University

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