LaToya Black
Spartanburg,SC
Summary
Knowledgeable certified medical assistant with exceptional background over several years handling intensive clinical environments. Quality-driven and safety-oriented with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. Experienced in collaborating across disciplines to support patient needs and enhance care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
Spartanburg, SC
06.2020 - Current
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
Medical Assistant
ReGenesis Health Care
Spartanburg, SC
10.2009 - 05.2020
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
ECPI University
Greenville SC06-2009
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Payment Collection
- Procedure Assistance
- Indirect Patient Care
- Inventory Management
- Patient Scheduling
- Data Entry
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Flow Management
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Specimens collection and processing
- Catheter change and preparation
- Immunization Administration
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
06.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant
ReGenesis Health Care
10.2009 - 05.2020
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
ECPI University