LaTesha Blue
Gaffney,SC
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Oak Street Health
05.2023 - Current
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- 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.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
- Performed diagnostic tests accurately, contributing to swift diagnosis and appropriate treatment options.
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
Certified Medical Assistant
Yale New Haven Hospital-Northeast Medical Group
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Implemented improvements in workflow processes that led to increased productivity amongst staff members.
- Facilitated continuity of care through proper scheduling of follow-up appointments based on physician recommendations.
- Consistently maintained up-to-date certifications, demonstrating dedication to professional development and quality patient care.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Certified Medical Assistant
Tabitha Fortt LLC
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate medical assistance during appointments.
- Consistently maintained up-to-date certifications, demonstrating dedication to professional development and quality patient care.
- Educated patients on preventative care measures, effectively reducing the risk of future health complications.
- Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Certified Medical Assistant
Westport Urgent Care
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Sanford Brown Institute
White Plains, NY05.2012
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Specimens collection and processing
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Scheduling
- Electronic Health Records
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Patient documentation
- Inventory and supply management
- Payment Collection
- HIPAA protocols
- Sample collection procedures
- Treatment setup
- Insurance confirmation
- Customer Service
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical Documentation
- EMR / EHR
- Immunization Administration
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Reliable team player
- Phlebotomy
- Sterilization techniques
- Electronic Medical Records
- Data Entry
- Patient Flow Management
- CPR
- First Aid
- Procedure Assistance
- Appointment Setting
- Patient Care Coordination
- Simple dressings
- Medical office administration
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Oak Street Health
05.2023 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Yale New Haven Hospital-Northeast Medical Group
04.2021 - 06.2022
Certified Medical Assistant
Tabitha Fortt LLC
09.2018 - 05.2021
Certified Medical Assistant
Westport Urgent Care
02.2018 - 09.2018
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Sanford Brown Institute