Michelle J. McKay
Richton Park,IL
Summary
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 deadline-driven environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Silver Cross Hospital
01.2020 - Current
- Developed, implemented and monitored logistical setup of COVID testing
- Performed COVID test specimen collections
- Performed rapid COVID tests and / or prepare specimens for laboratory testing
- Obtained and recorded anthropometric measurements, vital signs & verify and document current medications/treatments
- Conducted DOT and non-DOT drug screen collections & conduct DOT and non-DOT breath alcohol testing
- Conducted audiometric testing using pure air audiometer, PFT/Spirometry testing, EKGs
- Administer intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections
- Enter results into EMR and report to employers
- Phlebotomy / venipunctures
- 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.
- 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.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Assess and prepare wounds, burns, lacerations, fractures, etc for treatment
- Patient education
Medical Assistant Adjunct Instructor
Joliet Junior College
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
Certified Medical Assistant
UroPartners, LLC
03.2018 - 09.2019
- Triaged and recorded patient histories and scanned documents into patient charts system
- Assisted with: Cystoscopies, Prostate Biopsies, inserting/exerting catheters
- Administered injections and vaccinations
- Collected blood via vacutainer and/or butterfly needles
- Performed peripheral nerve stimulation (PTNS)
- Utilized Allscripts and Citrix EMR system
- Sterilized instruments with autoclave and sanitized exam rooms
- Greeted and roomed 40+ patients daily and obtained vitals
- Managed message pools from incoming call centers
Certified Medical Assistant
Ingalls Family Care Center
12.2014 - 02.2018
- Triage incoming patients
- Obtain and record anthropometric measurements, vital signs & verify and document current medications/treatments
- Conduct DOT and non-DOT drug screen collections & conduct DOT and non-DOT breath alcohol testing
- Conduct audiometric testing using pure air audiometer, PFT/Spirometry testing, EKGs
- Administer intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections
- Enter results into EMR and report to employers
- Phlebotomy / venipuncture
- Assess and prepare wounds, burns, lacerations, fractures, etc for treatment
- Patient education
Certified Medical Assistant
Meridian Medical Associates
04.2013 - 09.2014
- Triage incoming patients
- Obtain and record anthropometric measurements, vital signs & verify and document current medications/treatments Perform all aspects of stress testing, created reports for Doctor's review
- Place intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections, and conduct EKGs
- Administer medications as directed
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments
Certified Medical Assistant
Palos Pediatrics
04.2012 - 03.2013
- Directed patients (and parents) to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients ( and/or parents) 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.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Education
Certificate - Medical Device Sales
Medical Sales College
Denver04.2023
Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assisting
Sanford-Brown College
Tinley Park09.2011
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Updating Medical Records
- Nursing Assistance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Scheduling
- Specimen Collection
- Administering Immunizations
- Injection Administration
- EPIC EMR
- Patient Engagement
- Pulmonary Function Measurement
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Processing Specimens
- Operating EKG Equipment
- Dressing Removal
- Vitals Collection and Documentation
- Centrifuge Operation
Certification
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) CPR and AED for adult, child, and infant (BLS), 2021 Certified Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist (COHC) through Council for Accreditation inOccupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) Certified DOT collector Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) CertifiedCOMPUTER SKILLS Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Microsoft Outlook) Various EMR Software (eClinicalWorks, Allscripts, Cerner, Systoc, iSystoc, EPIC, Sorian Clinicals)
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Silver Cross Hospital
01.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant Adjunct Instructor
Joliet Junior College
01.2020 - 06.2020
Certified Medical Assistant
UroPartners, LLC
03.2018 - 09.2019
Certified Medical Assistant
Ingalls Family Care Center
12.2014 - 02.2018
Certified Medical Assistant
Meridian Medical Associates
04.2013 - 09.2014
Certified Medical Assistant
Palos Pediatrics
04.2012 - 03.2013
Certificate - Medical Device Sales
Medical Sales College
Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assisting
Sanford-Brown College