Miguel Strong
St Louis,MO
Summary
Certified Medical Assistant with strong focus on patient care and clinical support. Skilled in administering medications, recording vital signs, and managing patient records. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective teamwork. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Mercy Urgent Care
07.2025 - Current
- Administered patient care and assisted with examinations to enhance clinic workflow.
- Managed electronic health records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Coordinated patient appointments and follow-ups, improving scheduling efficiency.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medications, promoting adherence to healthcare protocols.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures, maintaining high standards of safety and accuracy.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers and patients, enhancing service delivery.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
Certified Medical Assistant
Washington University of School Medicine
11.2024 - 07.2025
- Taking and recording patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Assisting physicians during examinations and procedures.
- Preparing patients for exams and tests.
- Performing basic lab tests and collecting blood samples.
- Administering medications (as directed by a physician).
- Providing patient education and instructions.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient care processes and outcomes.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Patient Safety Assistant
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Provides direct care to patients including those with complex behavioral and/or mental health needs under the direction and supervision of a licensed professional nurse.
- Demonstrates skill and judgement necessary to provide safe and effective care to all patients.
- Collects clinical data and information on patients, documents appropriate data, and reports changes in patients’ statuses directly to the healthcare team.
- Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care.
Centralized Monitor Telemetry Technician
Barnes Jewish Hospital
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Performed clerical, reception, admissions, communication, and coordination of tasks to facilitate smooth functioning of the patient care area.
- Participated in the delivery of patient care under the direction of licensed nursing staff which included identifying, monitoring, interpreting, and documenting rhythm strips.
- Performed direct and indirect diagnostic, therapeutic, administrative, and service tasks necessary in support of the unit.
- Analyzed patient data trends, identifying potential health risks for proactive intervention.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to optimize monitoring efficiency and accuracy.
- Monitored patient vital signs, ensuring timely and accurate data collection.
Patient Transporter - Radiology Diagnostics
DePaul Hospital
11.2019 - 06.2021
- Transported patients to and from the Radiology Department which also involved darkroom duties, ordering supplies, stocking, and dressing patients.
- Performed clerical duties for the Radiology Department such as answering phones, greeting patients, and preparing requisitions for outpatients.
- Demonstrated adequate knowledge of the usual terminology of tests ordered in Radiology, great phone etiquette, and ability to greet patients in a polite and friendly manner all at once.
Education
High School - General Studies
Roosevelt High School
St Louis, MO05.2007
Some College (No Degree) - Health Care
Lincoln University Of Missouri
Jefferson City, MOSkills
- Exceptional communicator and leader
- Flexible team player who prospers in a fast-paced work environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Innovative problem-solve
- Highly critical thinker
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical terminology
- Specimens collection and processing
- Patient scheduling
- Patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Medication administration
Certification
- Clinical Medical Assistant Certification - National Healthcare Association, 2025
- BLS CPR Certification - EMS Safety, 2024
- Blood-Borne Pathogen Certification American Red Cross, 2024
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Mercy Urgent Care
07.2025 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Washington University of School Medicine
11.2024 - 07.2025
Patient Safety Assistant
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
07.2022 - 07.2024
Centralized Monitor Telemetry Technician
Barnes Jewish Hospital
06.2021 - 07.2022
Patient Transporter - Radiology Diagnostics
DePaul Hospital
11.2019 - 06.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Health Care
Lincoln University Of Missouri
High School - General Studies
Roosevelt High School