Pamela Porter
Decatur,IL
Summary
Compassionate Certified Medical Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care, medical record keeping, and clinical procedures. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient experiences and seamless support to healthcare teams. Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Kirby Medical Group
Monticello, IL
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning correctly prior to use during patient examinations or treatments.
Certified Medical Assistant
Springfield Clinic
Springfield, IL
04.2022 - 04.2024
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Educated patients on preventive care topics such as diet and exercise habits or medication compliance.
- Answered patient calls promptly and directed inquiries to the appropriate department when needed.
- Monitored lab results for accuracy and alerted physicians immediately if any abnormalities were detected.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Certified Medical Assistant
SIU Family Medicine
Decatur, IL
03.2019 - 04.2022
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
Certified Medical Assistant
Midwest Neurology
Decatur, IL
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork.
- Obtained insurance authorizations for prescribed medications or treatments for patients in need of financial assistance programs.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Certified Medical Assistant
Illinois Heart Specialist
Decatur, IL
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Educated patients on preventive care topics such as diet and exercise habits or medication compliance.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Answered patient calls promptly and directed inquiries to the appropriate department when needed.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Home Health Care Aide
CHELP
Decatur, IL
07.2016 - 03.2017
- Provided personal hygiene assistance to clients, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues by helping them transfer in and out of bed or wheelchair.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including changing linens, laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments or other errands as needed.
Education
Medical Assisting
Midwest Technical Institute
Springfield, IL12-2017
High School Diploma -
Eisenhower High School
Decatur, IL06-1984
Skills
- EHR documentation
- Decision making
- Medication Administration
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Operating EKG
- Routine Laboratory Testing
- Multitasking and Prioritization
Certification
- Americal Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
- Basic Life Saving Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Kirby Medical Group
06.2024 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Springfield Clinic
04.2022 - 04.2024
Certified Medical Assistant
SIU Family Medicine
03.2019 - 04.2022
Certified Medical Assistant
Midwest Neurology
08.2018 - 02.2019
Certified Medical Assistant
Illinois Heart Specialist
12.2017 - 06.2018
Home Health Care Aide
CHELP
07.2016 - 03.2017
Medical Assisting
Midwest Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Eisenhower High School
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