Macayla Ethridge
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Dynamic Medical Assistant with extensive experience at UAB Medicine, excelling in patient care and medical record management. Proven ability to enhance patient experiences through effective communication and teamwork. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and HIPAA compliance, ensuring high-quality care and safety for all patients. Passionate about delivering compassionate healthcare.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
UAB Medicine
Birmingham, Alabama
01.2024 - Current
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Assisted with patient intake and maintained accurate medical records.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured necessary supplies were stocked.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns and inquiries.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Medical Assistant
Complete Health Center
Birmingham, Alabama
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured necessary supplies were stocked.
- Administered basic medical tests and recorded patient vital signs.
- Supported physicians during examinations and minor procedures.
- Provided patient education on medications and treatment plans.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Operated x-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.
Medical Assistant Intern
Community Health Care Center
Everett, Washington
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured necessary supplies were stocked.
- Assisted with patient intake and maintained accurate medical records.
- Supported physicians during examinations and minor procedures.
- Provided patient education on medications and treatment plans.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns and inquiries.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to enhance patient care processes.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
Education
CCMA - Medical
Pima Medical Institute
Seattle, WA10-2023
Skills
- Patient care
- Medical record management
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical procedure assistance
- Healthcare teamwork
- Patient intake
- Laboratory testing
- Electronic health records
- Medical terminology
- Patient care coordination
- Appointment scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Health education
- Attention to detail
- Simple dressings
- Medical billing
- Complex Problem-solving
- Trustworthy companion
- Specimen labeling
- Quick problem solver
- Electrocardiographic rhythm recognition
- Equipment sterilization
- Ear irrigation
- Suture removal
- Diagnostic procedures
- Antigen testing
- First aid
- Proper sterilization techniques
- Preparing specimens and samples
- Medical records management
- Companionship and emotional support
- Laboratory specimen collection
- Wound care and irrigation
- Sterilization techniques
- Procedure assistance
- Emergency room procedures
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Specimens collection and processing
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Infection control procedures
- Telehealth coordination
- Clinical documentation
- Compassionate
Certification
- NHA
- BLS
- CPR/First Aid
Affiliations
volunteering
soccer coach
Accomplishments
- exceeded target for graduation
- highest score for NHA in the program
- presented leadership
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
UAB Medicine
01.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Complete Health Center
10.2023 - 01.2024
Medical Assistant Intern
Community Health Care Center
07.2023 - 10.2023
CCMA - Medical
Pima Medical Institute