Precelia Derricks
Puyallup,WA
Summary
Float medical assistant with over 2.5 years of clinical experience - adept at collaborating with members of the care team and utilizing skills in time management and patient advocacy to ensure positive and effective patient care. Proficient in clinical documentation, patient intake and communication. A quick and dependable learner who is passionate about fostering a healing environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant Float
MultiCare Health Systems
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care, fostering a supportive environment for optimal recovery.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes, enabling timely interventions and improving patient outcomes.
- Executed precise sanitization protocols, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for patients and staff.
- Conducted patient education utilizing teach-back methods to ensure improvements in patient comprehension and compliance.
- Streamlined patient intake processes, reducing wait times and enhancing patient satisfaction.
- Fostered a welcoming environment for patients, promoting open communication and trust
Patient Access Tech
MultiCare Health System
02.2021 - 09.2022
- Facilitated patient registration ensuring HIPAA compliance and privacy protection.
- Collaborated with clinical staff to enhance patient safety
- Verified insurance to maintain cash flow and minimize patient financial burden.
- Trained new staff, improving team efficiency
Health Screener
MultiCare Health System
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Screened patients for COVID-19, ensuring a safe environment for visitors and staff.
- Created a welcoming experience as the initial contact.
- Implemented safety protocols by distributing masks and promoting hand hygiene.
- Reduced transmission risk through effective isolation of COVID-19 positive patients.
- Contributed to a secure facility by ensuring visitation compliance.
Education
Practical Nursing
Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WAPractical Nursing
Green River Community College
Auburn, WACertificate -
Cope Health Solutions
Puyallup, WA01-2023
Skills
- EMR / EHR
- Medical terminology
- Clinical documentation
- Patient-focused care
- Procedure assistance
- Reliable team player
- CPR & BSL
- Immunization administration
- Conflict resolution
- Emergency response preparedness
- Vital signs monitoring
- Adaptable
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Medical Assistant Float
MultiCare Health Systems
01.2023 - Current
Patient Access Tech
MultiCare Health System
02.2021 - 09.2022
Health Screener
MultiCare Health System
08.2020 - 01.2021
Practical Nursing
Bates Technical College
Practical Nursing
Green River Community College
Certificate -
Cope Health Solutions
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