MARISSA MORRIS
Pompano Beach,USA
Summary
Detail-oriented Graduate Student in Biology, dedicated to acquiring hands-on experience in the field. Demonstrates expertise as an efficient Scribe with a proven track record in medical terminology and real-time documentation. Strong skills in listening comprehension, critical thinking, and adaptability facilitate effective support in fast-paced environments. Aiming to leverage academic knowledge and practical skills to contribute meaningfully to a dynamic team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Scribe
Retina Group of Florida
Boca Raton, Florida
05.2024 - Current
- Directed the flow of clinic operations to ensure efficient patient care.
- Provided support to technicians by answering their questions and overseeing clinic management.
- Triaged patient calls and addressed patient inquiries regarding their care.
- Supported physicians by providing essential assistance in various patient procedures.
- Evaluated charts, documents, and orders, and made timely corrections.
- Prescribed medications under the authority of physicians.
- Determined correct ICD-10 and CPT codes for use in medical record.
- Transcribed physician's orders accurately into the EMR system.
- Scheduled physician surgeries and provided patients with detailed pre-operative instructions.
Research Assistant
Dr. James Hartman
Boca Raton, Florida
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Interpreted test results and determined need for retesting.
- Provided support for faculty members with grant applications related to research projects.
- Used scientific method to assist colleagues and supervisors with experiments.
- Assisted in the design and implementation of experimental protocols.
- Participated in extra training and courses to refine and improve upon industry knowledge.
- Verified accuracy of data by conducting quality assurance checks on collected materials.
Opthalmic Technician
Retina Group Of Florida
Boca Raton, Florida
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Completed ophthalmic testing procedures to assess patients' current functionality.
- Prepared examination and treatment rooms for patients, reset stations, wiped down equipment, and readied supplies for new patient arrivals.
- Worked quickly to perform intakes and maintain a smooth patient flow.
- Engaged positively with patients to help each feel comfortable with tests and procedures.
- Led patients to exam rooms, collected medical histories and asked questions regarding health and current medications to provide physicians with optimal initial data.
- Applied eye drops and medications as prescribed by the ophthalmologist.
- Wrote, edited, and filed patient medical records, maintaining confidentiality.
- Performed a wide range of diagnostic tests such as OCT
Member
Medical Missions Abroad
Boca Raton
08.2020 - Current
- Trained to perform head-to-toe patient exams
- Travelled to foreign country to help patients in need
- Monitored and recorded an average of 30 patients a day
- Assisted nurses, physicians, and surgeons in various forms of patient care
- Sterilized and set up instruments
- Organized medication and helped provide patients with prescribed medicine
- Learned hands-on medical techniques
Panera Bread Associate
Panera Bread
Boca Raton
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Discussed menu items with customers and suggested promotional items to increase sales
- Greeted customers at the front counter to answer questions and input meal orders into the POS system
- Trained new employees in operational procedures and modeled duties for front and back house positions
- Offered product samples, answered questions, and helped customers find items
- Assisted customers with carry-out service
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain clean customer areas
- Engaged in suggestive selling and other sales techniques
Secretary
Morris Lawn Care & Services
Lake Placid
03.2018 - 07.2020
- Prioritization Time Management Professional and Courteous Appointment Coordination
- Produced accurate office files and updated spreadsheets
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients
- Reviewed and balanced daily bank deposits and deposit report
- Organized envelopes, postage, and mail correspondence for staff and management
- Answered multi-line phone system and greeted callers enthusiastically
- Recorded daily financial transactions using Quickbooks and handled payments of accounts
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Florida Atlantic University
FL12-2024
Medical Administration -
South Florida State College
FL05-2020
High School Diploma -
Lake Placid High School
FL05-2020
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Active listening
- Decision-making
- Team building
- Planning
- New technician training
- Task prioritization
- Problem solving
- Verbal communication
- Research
- Multitasking
- Patient history taking
- Workflow improvements
- Clinical assistance
- Research proficiency
Affiliations
- Pianist at Pentecostal Tabernacle International
- Pianist at Apostolic Camp International
- Volunteer at C.A.R.E institute and the Environmental Service Team at Pentecostal Tabernacle
- Volunteer at Boca Helping Hands
- Dance leader at Victory Tabernacle International
Accomplishments
- Team Captain of Lake Placid High School girls basketball team in 2018
- Superior Cadet award for Lake Placid JROTC
Timeline
Scribe
Retina Group of Florida
05.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
Dr. James Hartman
01.2024 - 05.2024
Opthalmic Technician
Retina Group Of Florida
09.2022 - 05.2024
Panera Bread Associate
Panera Bread
01.2021 - 02.2022
Member
Medical Missions Abroad
08.2020 - Current
Secretary
Morris Lawn Care & Services
03.2018 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Florida Atlantic University
Medical Administration -
South Florida State College
High School Diploma -
Lake Placid High School
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