Melissa Farmer
Mauldin,SC
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with background in medical assistance, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care, medical record keeping, and clinical procedures. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient experiences and seamless support to healthcare teams.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Medical Assistant
Elle OBGYN
Greenville, SC
09.2026 - Current
- Prepared exam rooms for Peace Medical Center patient visits and procedures.
- Recorded patient histories and vital signs in medical records.
- Assisted providers with examinations, treatments, and minor procedures.
Registered Medical Assistant
Peace Medical Center
Mauldin, SC
11.2022 - Current
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
Registered Medical Assistant
Upstate Podiatry Group
Simpsonville, South Carolina
10.2025 - 09.2026
- Prepared exam rooms for Peace Medical Center patient visits and procedures.
- Recorded patient histories and vital signs in medical records.
- Assisted providers with examinations, treatments, and minor procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
ECPI University
Greenville, SC09.2022
Skills
- Cleaning and organizing
- Patient relations
- Laboratory testing
- Updating medical records
- Understanding medical procedures
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Wound care
- Sterilization techniques
- Medication administration
- Treatment room preparation
- Operating EKG equipment
- Problem solving
- Progress tracking
- Relationship building
- Communication skills
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Blood collection
- CPR and first aid certified
- Team collaboration
- Experience with diverse populations
- Computer proficiency
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Medical Assistant
Elle OBGYN
09.2026 - Current
Registered Medical Assistant
Upstate Podiatry Group
10.2025 - 09.2026
Registered Medical Assistant
Peace Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
ECPI University