Marissa Braswell
Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant experienced with patient care, clinical procedures, and administrative tasks. Utilizes medical knowledge to support healthcare professionals and improve patient outcomes. Knowledge of maintaining accurate medical records and providing compassionate care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Medical Assistant
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute
Hinsdale, IL
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Increased efficiency in the workplace by organizing and maintaining a clean and functional work environment.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Prepared medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Provided patients with proper therapeutic alleviating devices ( CAM boots, walker, braces, crutches).
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Performed variety of of laboratory tasks including but not limited to venipuncture, urine dipsticks, urine pregnancy test, throat cultures, and accurately documents task in medical records.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Strengthened patient-provider relationships through compassionate communication and attentive listening skills.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Performed essential administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, updating records, and coordinating referrals.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Fox College
IL05-2025
Skills
- Patient care coordination
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Phlebotomy techniques
- HIPAA compliance
- CPR
Certification
- RMA - Registered Medical Assistant
Timeline
Registered Medical Assistant
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute
09.2024 - 08.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Fox College