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Porcha Willingham

Cordova,TN

Summary

Proactive Certified Medical Assistant with experience executing quality care in high-pressure situations. Deep knowledge in emergent medical care and outstanding team communication skills. Proudly demonstrated commitment, compassion and reasoned thinking while performing tasks rapidly to enhance patient outcomes.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Emergency Medical Care Technician

Regional One Health Medical Center
Memphis, TN
08.2023 - Current
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare professionals such as physicians, nurses, paramedics to provide comprehensive patient care services.
  • Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
  • Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
  • Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.

Certified Medical Assistant

Regional One Health
MEMHIS, TN
11.2022 - 08.2023
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
  • Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.

Education

Associate of Occupational Studies - Medicat Assistant With Lim

Vatterott Career College
Memphis, TN
12.2017

Skills

  • Patient Triage
  • Patient Transport
  • CPR and First Aid
  • Patient Evaluations
  • Supply Restocking
  • Reporting and Documentation
  • Critical Decision-Making Skills
  • ICD-10 Coding
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Medical Terminology
  • Insurance Verification
  • BLS Certified
  • Insurance Authorizations
  • Blood Collection
  • Specimen Preparation
  • Echocardiogram Administration
  • Pulmonary Function Measurement
  • EHR Documentation

Timeline

Emergency Medical Care Technician

Regional One Health Medical Center
08.2023 - Current

Certified Medical Assistant

Regional One Health
11.2022 - 08.2023

Associate of Occupational Studies - Medicat Assistant With Lim

Vatterott Career College

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