Summary
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Work History
Education
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Lerah Dunston

Cheverly,MD

Summary

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant with strong clinical skills and commitment to patient care. Prepared to support healthcare teams with diagnostic procedures, phlebotomy, and patient assessments. Known for collaboration and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Reliable with focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes and enhancing team efficiency.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

GW Medical Faculty Associates
04.2024 - 07.2024
  • Managed 30+ incoming patients per day
  • Instructed patients and families on medical diagnoses and treatment options
  • Developed strong rapport with colleagues and staff members, promoting teamwork within the workplace environment.
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs directed by the provider.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Assisted healthcare professionals in providing high-quality patient treatment, ensuring a smooth workflow.
  • Prepared examination rooms and sterilization of equipment following hospital guidelines.
  • Documented patients' vital signs and health history in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.

Patient Service Representative

Quest Diagnostic
09.2021 - 10.2023
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service during check-in and check-out processes.
  • Enhanced office efficiency by managing multi-line phone systems and promptly directing calls to appropriate personnel.
  • Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails, and faxes per day from customers
  • Served as a reliable source of information for patients regarding appointment scheduling, insurance coverage inquiries, and general office policies.
  • Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
  • Ensured uninterrupted service by properly maintaining phlebotomy equipment, including centrifuges, needles, and tourniquets.

Medical Assistant

Your Wellness Sources
07.2020 - 09.2021
  • Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
  • Ensured accurate diagnoses by proficiently collecting lab specimens and conducting routine tests.
  • Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
  • Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions
  • Managed approximately 30 patients patients per day.
  • Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
  • Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
  • Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
  • Enhanced clinical operations by assisting physicians with patient examinations, diagnostic tests, and treatments.

Medical Assistant

Howard University Behavioral Health Clinic
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
  • Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
  • Reduced wait times by swiftly processing insurance claims, verifying coverage, and obtaining pre-authorizations when necessary.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide coordinated care for patients in various settings.
  • Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.

MedStar Georgetown

Aroteck
01.2018 - 07.2019
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • vitals
  • triage
  • Generated lab orders for patients before clinic visits
  • Placed add-on lab orders as instructed by physicians
  • Generated DSA test orders
  • Scheduled labs for hospital in-house lab
  • Updated patient demographics via EMR MedConnect

QTC Management

Aerotek
06.2017 - 08.2017

Obtained vitals and triaged patients

● Performed PFTs, venipuncture, EKGs, ECGs, urinalysis, etc.

● Administered hearing and vision tests

● Ordered x-rays and labs

● Chart preparation and reconciliation

● Answered phones and greeted patients

● Checked patients in/out and verified insurance

● Scheduled appointments and collected referrals

● Updated patient information via eCW EMR

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Chamberlain University Nursing College
11-2026

CCMA, CMAA, CPT Certification(s) -

Woodstock Job Corp
05.2016

High School Diploma -

Mckinley Technology High School
Washington, DC
05.2010

Skills

  • Immunization Administration
  • Venipuncture Expertise
  • Examination Preparation
  • Specimens collection and processing
  • Physician support
  • Customer Service
  • Vitals

Certification

  • CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
  • CPT- Certified Phlebotomy Specialist

Timeline

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

GW Medical Faculty Associates
04.2024 - 07.2024

Patient Service Representative

Quest Diagnostic
09.2021 - 10.2023

Medical Assistant

Your Wellness Sources
07.2020 - 09.2021

Medical Assistant

Howard University Behavioral Health Clinic
10.2019 - 03.2020

MedStar Georgetown

Aroteck
01.2018 - 07.2019

QTC Management

Aerotek
06.2017 - 08.2017

CCMA, CMAA, CPT Certification(s) -

Woodstock Job Corp

High School Diploma -

Mckinley Technology High School
  • CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
  • CPT- Certified Phlebotomy Specialist

Bachelor of Science -

Chamberlain University Nursing College
Lerah Dunston