Mellanie Ham
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Florence,SC
Summary
My healthcare background is inclusive of, not limited to:
Medical Terminology
Medical Transcription
Family Medicine
Urology
Endocrinology
Primary Care
CVICU
PACU
Ortho/Neuro
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
McLeod Family Medicine
05.2017 - 07.2023
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Performed or scheduled preventive maintenance on equipment to promote longevity of use, troubleshooting technical issues and coordinating repairs.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Medical Technician
McLeod Regional Medical Center
07.2011 - 05.2017
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions, and assisting with concerns.
- Assisted physicians and nurses in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to identify accurate treatment for patients.
- Implemented infection control practices in handling specimens and equipment to provide protection and comply with health and safety protocols.
- Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
- Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
- Consulted with outside professionals and specialists about tests and testing results.
- Operated wide range of laboratory equipment and instruments to complete analysis.
- Troubleshot problems with equipment and recalibrated devices or brought serious concerns to supervisor for handling.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff, and patient infection risks.
Education
Certification - NHA - Medical Assisting
McLeod Health
Florence, SC05.2017
Skills
- Instructional Plan Implementation
- Efficiency Improvement
- Social Perceptiveness
- Processing Specimens
- Medical Supply Monitoring
- Sterilize Instruments
- Coordinating Drug Refills
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Completing Insurance Forms
- Medical Terminology
- Diagnostic Evaluation
- Exam Room Preparation
- Skin Pricks
- Flu Vaccinations
- Electronic Health Records
- Patient Documentation
- Patient Assessments
- Injection Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Operating EKG Equipment
- Active Learning
- Vitals Collection and Documentation
- Dressing Removal
- Patient Flow Coordination
- Clinical Applications
- Pulse Oximetry
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Rapid Strep Testing
- Family Medicine
- Pharmacy Relations
- Injury Treatment
- Logging Messages
- Administering Immunizations
- Treatment Room Preparation
- EPIC EMR
- Patient Health Information Access
- Proper Waste Disposal
- Updating Medical Records
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Admission
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
Affiliations
The State of South Carolina Notary Public
October 20th, 2015 - October 20th 2025
Quote
Once a task is just begun never leave it till it’s done, be the labour great or small do it well or not at all.
Quincy Jones
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
McLeod Family Medicine
05.2017 - 07.2023
Medical Technician
McLeod Regional Medical Center
07.2011 - 05.2017
Certification - NHA - Medical Assisting
McLeod Health
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