Miranda Edmiston
Mansfield
Summary
Dynamic Medical Assistant with extensive experience in healthcare, excelling in patient care and communication. Proven ability in sterile processing and quality control, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Adept at collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance workflows and improve service delivery, while maintaining a strong focus on patient satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Schwein foot and ankle clinic
Mansfield
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Maintained accurate medical records through efficient filing, charting, transcription, and data entry into electronic health record system to support patient care.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Conducted feet and ankle X-rays for physician to assist in diagnosis.
- Sanitized examination instruments after each use to maintain compliance with health standards.
- Sterilized all surgical equipment using proper protocols and IFUs
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of examination rooms and medical supplies.
- Collaborated with team members to improve patient care processes and workflows.
- Responded to patient inquiries, delivering exceptional customer service to enhance patient experience.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients, providing clear instruction on post-operative care plans to ensure understanding and compliance.
OB TECH
AVITA
03.2025 - 01.2026
- Ensured sterility of instruments and equipment through strict adherence to aseptic techniques.
- Assisted surgeons during cesarean sections and various surgical procedures to facilitate smooth operations.
- Prepared delivery rooms with necessary instruments and equipment for surgical procedures.
- Verified proper preparation of delivery rooms for upcoming surgical procedures.
- Assist with patient prep, transport, positioning, and draping.
- Monitor vitals and record appropriate documentation.
- Track supplies for surgical counts before and after procedures.
- Maintained inventory and ordered essential supplies to ensure readiness for all procedures.
- Collected specimens and collaborated with laboratory staff to ensure accurate test results.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
BRIGHTVIEW HEALTH
08.2022 - 03.2025
- Roomed, screened, and recorded vitals and blood work on patients.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with initial patient inductions to ensure smooth and effective onboarding.
- Preparing injection supplies for nurses, scheduling patient appointments for medical and counseling.
- Recorded and organized all patient documentation accurately to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Checked and confirmed patient insurance details to ensure coverage for medical services.
- Served as communication liaison among medical and clinical personnel to facilitate information exchange.
- Conducted all quality control testing and managed inventory.
OPERATING ROOM ASSISTANT
OHIOHEALTH
05.2020 - 02.2021
- Anticipated needs and assisted surgical staff, including surgeon, nurses, and scrub techs, to enhance procedural efficiency.
- Assist with patient positioning and prep, ensure specimens are collected and labeled correctly.
- Assisted with setup and teardown of operating room for each procedure, facilitating smooth transitions between surgeries.
- Retrieved next day case inventory and gathered necessary extra equipment.
- Ensured adherence to proper cleaning methods to maintain a sterile environment in the operating room.
Sterile Processing Tech
OhioHealth
09.2018 - 05.2020
- Decontaminates, assembles, and sterilizes surgical instruments following all IFU standards.
- Delivered quality instruments and equipment to surgical staff, ensuring readiness for surgical procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of sterilization cycles and test results to support compliance and safety standards.
- Disposed of biohazard materials in accordance with safety protocols.
- Assemble surgical case carts with correct instrumentation for each case.
- Maintained inventory by stocking shelves and checking expiration dates on materials and devices.
- Collaborated with vendors to address specific case requirements, facilitating seamless surgical operations.
- Always maintaining an exceptionally clean workspace.
Childcare Classroom Substitute
Richland New Hope
Mansfield
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Provided instruction in place of absent teachers, following lesson plans and instructions for classroom management.
- Supported students with individual needs and learning challenges to enhance understanding and engagement.
- Managed classroom behavior and promoted respect among students.
- Collaborated with teachers to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles.
- Communicated effectively with staff and parents regarding student progress.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to substitute teaching practices.
- Promoted positive peer interactions through structured activities and games, fostering a collaborative classroom culture.
- Guided small group discussions on assigned topics, encouraging critical thinking and active participation among students.
Education
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Ross Medical Center
01.2020
GED -
Napoleon Career Center
01.2006
Skills
- Medical assisting
- Medical terminology
- EMR
- Phlebotomy
- Specimen collection
- Injections
- Vitals
- GYN set up
- Pulmonary set up
- Nebulizers
- Spirometers
- Sterile processing
- Adaptable
- Sterile field
- Infection control
- Quality control
- Medical coding
- Insurance verification
- Medical scheduling
- Urine analysis
- Computer software
- Inventory
- HIPAA
- EKGs
- Lab protocols
- Communication
- Customer service
- Phone etiquette
- Time management
- Anatomy and physiology
- Attention to detail
- Patient monitoring
- Team collaboration
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem solving
- Adaptable
- X-rays
Certification
• BLS cert, 01/01/25
• CRCST cert, 01/01/21 - 05/31/26
• CRCST cert, 01/01/21 - 05/31/26
Awards
R.I.S.E pin in Service
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Schwein foot and ankle clinic
01.2026 - Current
OB TECH
AVITA
03.2025 - 01.2026
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
BRIGHTVIEW HEALTH
08.2022 - 03.2025
OPERATING ROOM ASSISTANT
OHIOHEALTH
05.2020 - 02.2021
Sterile Processing Tech
OhioHealth
09.2018 - 05.2020
Childcare Classroom Substitute
Richland New Hope
06.2016 - 06.2019
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Ross Medical Center
GED -
Napoleon Career Center