Patricia Rayford
Summary
Dynamic Certified Medical Assistant with extensive experience at UNCPN Boylan Healthcare, skilled in vital signs measurement and patient history collection. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations while optimizing workflow in fast-paced environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant II
UNCPN Boylan Healthcare
Raleigh
04.2021 - Current
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Maintained patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Certified Medical Assistant
Duke Primary Care/Covid Drive Up Tent
Raleigh
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Greets patients
- Arrives patient in Epic
- Collects specimens
- Runs point of care tests (ex. Covid, flu, strep)
- Calls doctor for patients orders
Direct Support Professional
RHA Health Services LLC
Greenville
04.2000 - 09.2020
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Substitute Teacher
RHA Health Services LLC
Greenville
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Prepared and delivered instructional materials suited to varied learning levels.
- Graded student assignments and exams and discussed results.
- Integrated real-world examples to make learning relevant and engaging.
- Organized lesson plans and activities for students.
- Took attendance and maintained attendance records during period as substitute.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to motivate students.
Unit Clerk
RHA Health Services LLC
Greenville
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Screened calls and collected messages for unit personnel to promote team efficiency.
- Transmitted medical records and other correspondence by mail, e-mail, or fax.
- Coordinated scheduling of patient appointments, tests, and procedures, optimizing department workflow.
- Transcribed recorded practitioners' diagnoses and recommendations into medical records.
- Arranged hospital admissions for patients as required.
- Monitored faxes and emails for incoming orders or requests from physicians or other healthcare professionals.
Therapeutic Support Specialist
RHA Health Services LLC
Greenville
04.2000 - 08.2017
- Provided range of motion exercises to children daily.
- Provided speech and occupational therapy activities daily
- Monitored client progress and updated case files accordingly.
- Coordinated equipment and supplies to conduct effective therapy sessions.
- Maintained accurate records of therapy sessions in accordance with agency policy.
- Attended regular clinical supervision meetings to discuss cases and receive feedback from supervisors.
Education
Clinical Medical Assisting
Miller-Motte College
Raleigh, NC02-2019
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VASome College (No Degree) - Occupational Therapy
Pitt Community College
Winterville, NCSkills
- Vital signs measurement
- Patient history collection
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Telephone etiquette
- Point of care testing
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient scheduling
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Electronic health records
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant
- State/Authority: Rosemont, IL AMT
- License Number: 2876141
- Expiration: 11/9/2023-12/1/20206
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant II
UNCPN Boylan Healthcare
04.2021 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Duke Primary Care/Covid Drive Up Tent
10.2020 - 02.2021
Substitute Teacher
RHA Health Services LLC
08.2019 - 11.2019
Unit Clerk
RHA Health Services LLC
08.2017 - 07.2019
Direct Support Professional
RHA Health Services LLC
04.2000 - 09.2020
Therapeutic Support Specialist
RHA Health Services LLC
04.2000 - 08.2017
Clinical Medical Assisting
Miller-Motte College
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Liberty University
Some College (No Degree) - Occupational Therapy
Pitt Community College