Nathaniel Apau
Forney
Summary
Devoted healthcare professional with certification as a Clinical Medical Assistant. Proven ability to enhance patient care by accurately measuring vital signs, ensuring precise documentation, and maintaining confidentiality. Dedicated to learning new things, acquiring new skills, fostering teamwork, and delivering exceptional service to diverse patient populations in clinical settings.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Lakeview Cardiology of Texas
Forney
10.2025 - 03.2026
- Assisted with patient care, ensuring accurate documentation and a high standard of clinical service.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Performed Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) tests to assist in diagnosing vascular conditions.
- Assisted providers in patient examinations and procedures.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured equipment readiness.
- Educated patients on medication instructions and health management.
- Maintained medical records in compliance with privacy regulations.
- Provided both clinical and administrative support in a cardiology office setting.
- Managed front office responsibilities including patient check-in/check-out and appointment coordination.
- Managed patient scheduling and appointment confirmations.
- Answered and directed high-volume phone calls while delivering excellent customer service.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to support efficient daily operations.
- Maintained patient confidentiality and ensured compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Managed patient scheduling and appointment confirmations.
Medical Assistant
Wellgen clinic
Dallas
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Front Office & Patient Relations: Handled patient check-in/check-out, verified insurance, updated demographics, and maintained accurate patient records while ensuring HIPAA compliance. Assisted with prescription refill requests, faxing/filing, and maintaining organized medical records.
- Assisted back office processes to minimize patient wait times and enhance service delivery.
- Documentation: Accurately charted patient information, medical histories, and provider notes in the electronic health record (EHR), ensuring completeness and confidentiality.
- Phlebotomy & Specimen Handling: Performed venipuncture, collected and labeled specimens, and followed safety protocols for lab processing and infection control.
- Triage & Clinical Support: Took and recorded vital signs, prepared patients for examination, and assisted providers in prioritizing patient needs.
- EHR Systems (ECW): Proficient in eClinicalWorks for scheduling, charting, lab orders, and patient documentation.
- Scheduling & Coordination: Managed patient appointments, follow-up visits, referrals, and coordinated provider availability for smooth clinic workflow.
- Provided instructions for lab work, procedures, and follow-up care.
Medical Assistant Intern
Medical Jets
Forney
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Gained exposure to electronic health records (EHR) for charting, scheduling, and record management.
- Developed understanding of clinic workflow, patient scheduling, and administrative tasks.
- Learned proper protocols for confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
- Gained insight into effective communication between medical staff and providers.
- Observed healthcare professionals during patient intake and documentation.
- Observed insurance verification, referrals, and eligibility processes.
- Observed how providers balance efficiency with quality patient care.
Education
Associate of Science -
Dallas College
DallasSkills
- Triage & Patient Intake
- Vital signs measurement
- Basic Clinical Procedures
- Clinical Documentation
- Medical documentation
- Electronic health records
- EKG administration
- Payment collection
- Confidentiality Compliance
- Technology Proficiency
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Effective communication
- Patient Care Empathy
- ABI
Certification
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), National Healthcareer Association, 05/01/25, 05/01/27
Certification Details
National Healthcareer Association, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, KSQL7CX, 01/01/15
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Lakeview Cardiology of Texas
10.2025 - 03.2026
Medical Assistant
Wellgen clinic
05.2025 - 10.2025
Medical Assistant Intern
Medical Jets
01.2025 - 04.2025
Associate of Science -
Dallas College