Mellery Turner
Beaumont,TX
Summary
Compassionate Medical Assistant known for excellent interpersonal skills and meticulous attention to detail. Successfully collaborated with healthcare teams to improve patient experiences and ensured compliance with medical protocols and regulations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
CenterWell Primary Care
Port Arthur, Texas
10.2020 - 09.2026
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Educated patients on medication usage and treatment plans, enhancing their understanding and adherence to prescribed therapies. on medication usage and treatment plans clearly.
- Administered injections, medications, and treatments following physician instructions.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Collected and processed patient samples for laboratory testing procedures.
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to implement patient care initiatives, improving overall patient experience.
- Managed electronic health records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, and data entry into an electronic health record system. Athena and EClinicalWorks
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding the safeguarding of confidential patient information at all times.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Managed incoming calls from patients, directing them to appropriate staff and facilitating patient flow while ensuring a welcoming environment.
- Assisted medical staff with patient intake and documentation process.
- Prepared examination rooms, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Medical Assistant
SETMA
Beaumont, Texas
01.2013 - 04.2020
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, and audiograms to support patient diagnosis.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Operated x-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted medical staff with patient intake and documentation process.
- Managed electronic health records to maintain accuracy and uphold patient confidentiality.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding the safeguarding of confidential patient information at all times.
- Scheduled patient appointments and coordinated follow-up visits effectively.
- Relayed patient messages to physicians regarding concerns, condition updates, and refill requests to support timely treatment.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription, and data entry into an electronic health record system.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Called pharmacies to submit and verify patients' prescriptions. to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Certified Medical Aide
UTMB Healthcare Systems
Beaumont, Texas
08.2009 - 01.2013
- Administered medications according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Maintained accurate medication records and documentation for compliance.
- Assisted with medication administration, including dispensing and documentation of patient medications.
- Provided patient education regarding medications and their potential side effects.
- Maintained medication stock and cleaned patient rooms and equipment.
- Performed monthly audits of controlled substances in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Calculated dosages accurately based on physician orders and age-specific dosing guidelines.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions to prescribed medications.
- Managed the storage of hazardous drugs and disposal of expired and unused medications according to policy guidelines.
- Administered scheduled drugs under direct supervision of licensed nurse.
- Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
- Received supply of ordered medications to apportion, mix or assemble drugs for administration to patient.
Education
Medical Assisting
Texas Careers
Beaumont, TX06-2009
Associate of Arts - Health Information Technology
Lamar Institute of Technology
Beaumont, TX08-2002
High School Diploma -
Central Senior High School
Beaumont, TX05-1993
Skills
- Vital signs measurement
- Medication administration
- Laboratory specimen collection
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Electronic health records
- Medical records confidentiality
- Data entry
- Compliance adherence
- Patient management
- Medical procedures
- Patient education
- Clinical collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Sterile technique
- Specimen preparation
- Prescription refills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient relations
- Maintaining confidentiality
Certification
- National Healthcare Association, current license
Timeline
Medical Assistant
CenterWell Primary Care
10.2020 - 09.2026
Medical Assistant
SETMA
01.2013 - 04.2020
Certified Medical Aide
UTMB Healthcare Systems
08.2009 - 01.2013
Medical Assisting
Texas Careers
Associate of Arts - Health Information Technology
Lamar Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Central Senior High School