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Mary Brathwaite

Mary Brathwaite

Seminole,FL

Summary

Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering 20+ years in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Organized Medical Assistant with foundation in records management. Experienced in billing and collection procedures. Advanced medical terminology knowledge. 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 help team achieve company goals.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Certified Medical Assistant

Orlando Health
St. Petersburg, FL
09.2022 - Current
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Medical Assistant

Maxhealth Center
St. Petersburg, FL
03.2022 - Current
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
  • Called and faxed over 20 pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.

Medical Assistant

JSA Medical Group (DaVita) (Optum )
St. Petersburg, FL
07.2007 - 03.2022
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment
  • Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus
  • Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
  • Collected all pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results
  • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies
  • Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer
  • Operated cardiac imaging and monitoring equipment
  • Collected histories, vitals and current complaints via patient interviews
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills
  • Measured patient spirometry
  • Measured patient @20 pulse oximetry daily
  • Submitted prescriptions to pharmacy via phone, fax or web
  • Attended required training, education and meetings
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight

Certified Medical Assistant

The Heart Institute
Saint Petersburg , Florida
03.2017 - 05.2019
  • Confirmed accurate completion of forms/reports for admission, transfer and/or discharge of each patient
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews
  • Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies
  • Assisted doctors with non-invasive procedures
  • Perform (5-10) ECG, Holter Monitor
  • Reviewed documentation for compliance with requirements and accuracy of information
  • Ensured safety and well-being of patients
  • Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team efficiency
  • Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.

Certified Medical Assistant

Pinellas Cardiology Associates
Saint Petersburg, FL
01.2017 - 09.2018

Provides support and serves as an on-going resource to the acquired clinic to ensure performance goals are met

  • Performs all other related duties as assigned
  • Performs standard tasks associated with patient care with minimal oversight from supervisor
  • Ensures integration timeline are met in accordance with approved project plan
  • Rooms patients according to company standards, updates medication lists and completes screenings as indicated
  • Records patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner

Performs measurement and screening procedures according to protocol, which may include, but is not limited to height, weight, head circumference, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, audiometer and vision testing. Records and plots findings on patient chart.

Perform daily electrocardiograms, 24 Hour Monitor Hookup, in accordance with physician orders.

Pull reports for Echocardiograms, CT scans, Stress Tests, 24 Hour Monitor Results

Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms; stocks assigned rooms and cupboards and insures that par levels of supplies are maintained on a daily basis

Education

Associate of Arts - Medical Assisting

TAMPA COLLEGE
Pinellas Park, FL
06.1992 - 10.1995

Skills

  • CPR certification
  • Venipuncture / blood draw experience
  • Preceptor
  • Supervisory training
  • - Medical Records Management
  • - Data Entry (65 WPM)
  • - Taking Patient Vitals
  • - Blood Draws
  • - Injections
  • - Patient Scheduling
  • - Patient Education
  • - HIPAA & JCAHO Knowledge
  • Women's health exams
  • EMR / EHR
  • Completing insurance forms
  • Using a centrifuge
  • Efficient and reliable team player
  • Assisting with physical exams
  • Using a spectrometer
  • Payment collection
  • Compassionate

Accomplishments

  • Quality Assurance
    Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
  • Vitals Testing
    Measured average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
  • Assisted physicians and nurses in responding to over 30 life-threatening situations.
  • Clinical Skills
  • Earned “Employee of the Year” Award for 2010-2017.
  • Recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty.

Certification

  • CPR certified through American Heart Association
  • CMA - Certified Medical Assistant

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Certified Medical Assistant

Orlando Health
09.2022 - Current

Medical Assistant

Maxhealth Center
03.2022 - Current

Certified Medical Assistant

The Heart Institute
03.2017 - 05.2019

Certified Medical Assistant

Pinellas Cardiology Associates
01.2017 - 09.2018

Medical Assistant

JSA Medical Group (DaVita) (Optum )
07.2007 - 03.2022

Associate of Arts - Medical Assisting

TAMPA COLLEGE
06.1992 - 10.1995
Mary Brathwaite