Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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I have a small gap in employment from November 2022 until August 2023 as a very close relative was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer and I was her around the clock care taker.
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Marla Black

Hartsville,SC

Summary

Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant

Colonial Healthcare
Sumter, SC
08.2023 - Current
  • 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.
  • Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
  • Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
  • 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.
  • Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
  • Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.

Medical Assistant

Genesis HealthCare
Florence, SC
01.2020 - 11.2022
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms.
  • Obtained patient medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms and prepared the patient for her examination.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels
  • Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.

Medical Assistant

McLeod Regional Medical Center
Florence, SC
10.2015 - 12.2019
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, and prepared the patient for his/her exam.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments
  • Performed Ekg's, glucose finger sticks, heart rate, oxygen.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician
  • Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels
  • Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.

Customer Service Associate

Toys"R"Us
Florence, SC
10.2006 - 11.2008
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns
  • Informed customers about special promotions and provided detailed information for various products
  • Developed and actualized customer service initiatives to decrease wait times
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.

Machine Operator

Takata Industries
Cheraw, SC
01.2001 - 09.2006
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.

Education

Certificate -

Virgina College
09.2015

High School Diploma -

Cheraw High School
05.1999

Skills

  • Injections
  • Vitals
  • Electrocardiogram's
  • Prior authorizations
  • Patient call backs
  • Sending patient medications
  • Phlebotomy
  • BLS certified
  • Patient Care
  • Medical Office Experience
  • EMR Systems
  • Medical Scheduling
  • Medical Records
  • Laboratory Experience
  • Venipuncture
  • Medical terminology
  • Communication skills
  • EKG
  • Computer skills
  • Vital signs
  • Documentation review
  • HIPAA
  • Phone etiquette

Certification

  • RMA, 11/01/15, 11/01/24
  • BLS Certification, 12/01/23, 12/01/26
  • CPR Certification
  • Certified Medical Assistant
  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician

I have a small gap in employment from November 2022 until August 2023 as a very close relative was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer and I was her around the clock care taker.

Willing To Relocate: Anywhere

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Colonial Healthcare
08.2023 - Current

Medical Assistant

Genesis HealthCare
01.2020 - 11.2022

Medical Assistant

McLeod Regional Medical Center
10.2015 - 12.2019

Customer Service Associate

Toys"R"Us
10.2006 - 11.2008

Machine Operator

Takata Industries
01.2001 - 09.2006

Certificate -

Virgina College

High School Diploma -

Cheraw High School
Marla Black