LATASHA HOBDY
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
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
East Liberty Family Health Care Center
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Shadyside Oncology Dept.
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted between 10-14 patients in inpatient oncology department
- Collected vital signs
- Collected samples including urine, stool, blood, etc
- Monitored Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Monitored and reported changes in overall health
- Transported for various procedures
- Monitored feeding tubes
- Monitored oxygen levels
- Removed intravenous line (IV)
- Assisted with activities of daily living, bathing, toileting, dressing, etc
Medical Assistant
Emmanuel Family Practice Associates, P.C.
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills
- Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation
- Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depletion
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions
Medical Assistant
UPMC Stroke Institute
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake
Education
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing
South College
Pittsburgh, PA08-2026
Associate of Science - Health Sciences – Healthcare Support
Institute of Medical And Business Careers
Pittsburgh, PA04.2023
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Pittsburgh Career Institute
Pittsburgh, PA01.2021
Skills
- Patient care coordination
- Medical terminology
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient scheduling
- Medical office administration
- Compassionate
- Medical terminology knowledge
Certification
Patient Services Representative Training Program, Innovation District Skills Alliance (IDSA), JFCS Innovate PGH, 2023
Timeline
Medical Assistant
East Liberty Family Health Care Center
03.2024 - 08.2024
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Shadyside Oncology Dept.
10.2023 - 12.2023
Medical Assistant
Emmanuel Family Practice Associates, P.C.
08.2022 - 12.2022
Medical Assistant
UPMC Stroke Institute
02.2021 - 08.2022
Associate of Science - Health Sciences – Healthcare Support
Institute of Medical And Business Careers
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Pittsburgh Career Institute
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing
South College
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