Mia Givhan
Summary
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant with excellent communication, patient care skills, and multi-tasking skills; seeking an opportunity in your clinic to contribute to the betterment of patients and the success of the clinic
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital
10.2011 - Current
- Room patients
- Perform Phlebotomy
- Perform immunizations
- Administer PPD
- Chart results of PPD
- Analyze urine sample
- Process and accession specimens using Vista from the hospital
- Assist with toxicology screens.
Certified Lead Medical Assistant - Oncology Department
University of Chicago
06.2014 - 05.2022
- Open and Close Clinic for operating evaluations
- Ensure the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of the facility, exam rooms and equipment
- Supervise and assist in training medical assistants
- Complete oncology assessments with patients
- Manage any outstanding orders
- Room patients
- Obtain vital signs
- Perform EKGs.
Certified Medical Assistant
Recovery Cafe
11.2009 - 07.2011
- Provided at home medical assistance to our patients
- Performed a set of vitals on each patient before being seen by the physician
- Observed and reported any changes in the patient's condition and needs to the primary RN/Physician
- Performed Phlebotomy using venipuncture/Capillary by request of the Physician
- Set and confirmed appointments for patients, verified insurance eligibility
- Documented vital readings, glucose levels, and scanned patient documents into their charts
- Provided injections to patients
- Call prescriptions to pharmacies
- Assisted with the toxicology screens.
Certified Medical Assistant
Stony Island Medical Center
07.2007 - 10.2009
- Control patient flow
- Assisted physicians with procedures and injections
- Performed EKG's, X-rays, ear washes, flu swab, and respiratory care (nebulizer, PT, and PFT)
- Reviewed discharge instructions with patients.
Certified Medical Assistant
Erie Medical Center
05.2005 - 07.2007
- Performed Allergy scratch test and IgE Blood Assay to test for a wide assortment of allergies
- Maintained the upkeep, cleanliness, and sanitation of test area and equipment
- Prepared and submitted the proper paperwork for insurance and billing purposes
- Assisted with Pap smears, performed immunizations, administered PPD and charted results of PPD, performed phlebotomy, filed medical records, scheduled appointments for returning appointments on Medisoft
- Performed EKG's, performed X-Rays, assisted the physician with minor procedures.
Certified Medical Assistant
Advocate Health Center
03.1998 - 04.2005
- Assisted with Pap smears, performed immunizations, administered PPD and charted results of PPD, performed phlebotomy, filed medical records, scheduled appointments for returning appointments on Medisoft
- Performed EKG's, performed X-Rays, assisted the physician with minor procedures
- Measured vital signs, roomed patients, performed phlebotomy, filed medical records, performed immunizations, made calls to pharmacy, followed up with the labs on test results
- Performed EKG's, assisted the physician with procedures, called Rx to pharmacy, and scheduled appointments on IDX software.
Education
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology -
Chicago State University
05.2004
Associates in Allied Health Science -
Robert Morris College
11.1997
Skills
- Charting
- Vital Signs
- Direct Patient Care
- Various Lab Tests
- Medical Terminology
- Autoclave, Sterilization
- Insurance Verification
- EMR
- Assist Physician with Exams (SQ, IM, ID, Gluteal)
- Capillary Sticks (Hematocrit, Hemoglobin-H&H)
- Taking Chief Complaints & Medical Histories
- Competent to assist in ultrasound guided biopsies and aspirations
- Phlebotomy, Venipuncture (Vacutainer, Syringe, Butterfly)
- Collection of Patient Co-pays
- Calling in Prescription Refills
- Answering Multi-Line Phones
- Specimen Collection & Analysis
- Minor Office Surgical Procedures
- Patient/Family Communications
- Skilled use of an AED and EKG
- Knowledge of OSHA and HIPAA
- Injections
Timeline
Certified Lead Medical Assistant - Oncology Department
University of Chicago
06.2014 - 05.2022
Certified Medical Assistant
Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital
10.2011 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Recovery Cafe
11.2009 - 07.2011
Certified Medical Assistant
Stony Island Medical Center
07.2007 - 10.2009
Certified Medical Assistant
Erie Medical Center
05.2005 - 07.2007
Certified Medical Assistant
Advocate Health Center
03.1998 - 04.2005
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology -
Chicago State University
Associates in Allied Health Science -
Robert Morris College