Nakeed Smith
National Certified Medical Assistant
Riverview,FL
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
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Advent Health Tampa
Brandon,FL, 33511
06.2021 - Current
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
Certified Medical Assistant
Cell Staff
Tampa, FL
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Processed COVID-19 specimens promptly to meet turnaround time.
- Compiled and maintained paper and electronic records to meet regulatory guidelines and departmental quality assurance requirements.
- Used employer-provided Personal Protective Equipment to reduce risk of getting or spreading COVID-19 to others.
- Performed nasal swabs and finger poke antibody tests on patients.
- Stored and disposed of various samples and hazardous materials using prescribed methods.
- Maintained inventory and ordered supplies used in COVID-19 testing for [Type] institution.
- Labeled COVID-19 samples with patient information.
Certified Medical Assistant
All's Well
Brandon,, FL
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
Certified Medical Assistant
BayCare Medical Group
Lithia, FL
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
Office Coordinator
Kids First Pediatric
Lithia, FL
02.2017 - 08.2018
- Created and maintained medical records from time of admission through patient discharge.
- Performed time and attendance data entry, printed completed payroll and made necessary corrections.
- Planned and supported staff office meetings by preparing agendas and setting up audio-visual equipment.
- Addressed complaints made by patients and staff by escalating issues to supervision for further investigation.
- Updated and maintained schedules for patients as well as managed client correspondence.
- Communicated with patients, insurance companies and providers through phone calls, emails and office drives concerning formularies and coverage limits.
- Verified benefits and worked with insurance companies to obtain payments.
- Aided with prescription refill requests.
- Reviewed and sent medical records to other physicians upon request.
Medical Assistant
Exodus Women's Care
Brandon, FL
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Home Health Aide
Griswold Special Care
San Antonio, TX
02.2013 - 04.2014
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Everest College - Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO 01.2005 - 05.2007
Skills
Electronic health records
Medical Records Management
Patient Assessments
Monitoring patient progress
Medical office administration
Simple dressings
Assisting with physical exams
Patient Scheduling
Certification
CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Advent Health Tampa
06.2021 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
All's Well
11.2020 - 06.2021
Certified Medical Assistant
Cell Staff
08.2020 - 11.2021
Certified Medical Assistant
BayCare Medical Group
12.2018 - 03.2020
Office Coordinator
Kids First Pediatric
02.2017 - 08.2018
Medical Assistant
Exodus Women's Care
01.2016 - 05.2016
Home Health Aide
Griswold Special Care
02.2013 - 04.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Everest College - Colorado Springs
01.2005 - 05.2007