MARIA N BINNS CCMA
Athens,Georgia
Summary
To have a career where I can serve others while contributing to streamlining clinical processes resulting in more efficient patient flow and enhanced care. I am a dedicated and empathetic Certified Medical Assistant offering 10+ years in direct patient care. I have excellent communication skills providing support to physicians and other healthcare providers. I have the ability to cultivate trust and rapport with patients and families to maintain strong relationships. I am committed to obtaining the highest level of patient satisfaction with interpersonal skills while ensuring confidentiality, accuracy, and regulatory compliance that adherences to practice standards.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Bulldog Urgent Care Clinic
Athens , GA
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates, and refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints, and vital signs.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination, and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
Certified Medical Assistant/ Surgical Technologist
Alliance Spine and Pain Centers
Lawrenceville, Georgia
06.2012 - 08.2020
- Conducted patient interviews to prepare patients for examinations, update health history, vital signs, and information about current medical issues.
- Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing, and pulmonary function tests.
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions, and prepared patients for the physician by explaining the process.
- Trained patients on how to properly operate medical equipment.
- Acted as liaison between physician and patient, answering questions and delivering test results.
- Processed and produced ER, OR, and portable x-ray information to assist in diagnosis.
- Sterilized medical instruments are used to streamline procedural use.
Certified Medical Assistant
Ellis Pain Management
Athens, Georgia
07.2006 - 11.2008
- Contributed to efficient office operations by triaging patients based on the severity of their medical complaints.
- Organized charts, documents, and supplies to maintain team efficiency.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures, and physicians' instructions.
- Verified appointment times with patients, prepared charts, and completed pre-admission and consent forms.
- Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, while accurately recording results in the patient history summary.
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history, and confirm the purpose of the visit.
- Prior authorizations.
- Fluoroscopic/C-Arm Experience.
- Ambulatory Surgery Patient Care.
Public Health Technician/ Program Associate/ Medical Assistant
Health Department
Athens, Georgia
11.2002 - 12.2005
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Provided necessary health education training for patients.
- Enhanced awareness of health resources and worked to connect individuals with programs.
- Optimized data collection, analysis and reporting procedures.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analyses. (Pap Smear, Gen-Probes), Biopsy Collection
- Colposcopy
- Cryotherapy Ablation
- Checked accuracy of public data and materials, making immediate changes upon discovery of outdated information.
- Resolved interpersonal conflicts by listening, finding common ground and building relationships.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Over saw the Specialty Clinic for women's health
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Athens Technical College
Athens, GAAssociate of Interdisciplinary Studies - Medical Assisting
Athens Technical College
Athens, GeorgiaBusiness Administration
Savannah State University
Savannah, GeorgiaSkills
- Assist the physician
- Administering injections
- Position and draping patients
- Obtain H&P's/ patient triage
- Sterile Technique - 10 years
- Data entry
- Telephone etiquette
- Customer service
- Phlebotomy
- Patient scheduling
- Diagnostic procedures
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Communicating with patient families
- IV discontinuation
- Preparing specimens and samples
- General housekeeping ability
- Clinical Applications
- EKG
- Transport
- HIPAA compliance
- Professional bedside manner
- Able to lift over 25 lbs
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Fluoroscopic/ C-arm (X-Ray)
- Order labs/ Calling in prescriptions
- Consent and discharge patients per standards
- Ensures patient safety and comfort
- EMR/ E-Clinical works
- HIPAA protocols
- Inventory and supply management
- Multitasking and organization
- Clinical documentation
Certification
- National Healthcare Association, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- CRP/ AED
- X-Rays in the Healing Arts
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Bulldog Urgent Care Clinic
01.2022 - 04.2022
Certified Medical Assistant/ Surgical Technologist
Alliance Spine and Pain Centers
06.2012 - 08.2020
Certified Medical Assistant
Ellis Pain Management
07.2006 - 11.2008
Public Health Technician/ Program Associate/ Medical Assistant
Health Department
11.2002 - 12.2005
Associate of Applied Science -
Athens Technical College
Associate of Interdisciplinary Studies - Medical Assisting
Athens Technical College
Business Administration
Savannah State University
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