Rahshan Murphy
Durham,CT
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CMA-II
UNC Health Care
06 2023 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital
- Assisted in pap smears served as a chaperone for examinations
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Did bladder scans, Urinalysis and TOV Procedure
- Administered a variety of vaccines such as TDAP Pneumococcal pneumonia Influenza Covid 19 RSV Shingrix Hepatitis B
- EKG Zios patches blood draws INR checks A1C point of care urine specimen urine culture.
- Eye exams entering orders for test and exams. Ear lavage orthostatic blood pressures.
- Covid 19 Strep throat and RSV swabs on patients.
- PHQ-2 PHQ-9 and GAD-7 screenings. Social determination Screenings Fall Assesments Foot Exams.
- Wound care dressing changes suture removal Catheterizations.
- UNC Yellow Belt training, UNC CPI crisis intervention training Harmone Therapy Pain management contract. Safe Report Writing Proficient EPIC System user.
- Referrals patient recalls, follow up appointments virtual phone visits paging doctors using the interpreter system.
Registered Medical Assistant
New Jersey Heart
08.2013 - 04.2019
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
Police/Correctional Officer
Justice Commission
08.2002 - 12.2011
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
Emergency Medical Technician
Elizabeth General Medical Center
06.1997 - 02.2001
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Taught patients how to walk and adjust crutches
- Sterilized equipment through autoclave bandaged wounds and splinted fractures.
- Assisted with labor and delivering of emergencies.
Education
Medical Assistant - Phlebotomy EKG Anatomy Physiology
Drake College of Business
Elizabeth, NJ07.2023
National Certification - Registered Medical Assistant
American Medical Technologist
Rosemont, IL06.2023
License - OSHA Supervisor
OSHA Academy
Beaverton, OR07.2014
High School Diploma -
Elizabeth High School
Elizabeth, NJ06.1997
Skills
- Medical Billing
- HIPAA Compliance
- Inventory Management
- Medical Terminology
- Phlebotomy
- Medical Office Administration
Certification
CMA II-Certified Medial Assistant
Accomplishments
Workplace Safety Program
Recognized For Safety Hero Award
- Recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty.
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
Timeline
Registered Medical Assistant
New Jersey Heart
08.2013 - 04.2019
Police/Correctional Officer
Justice Commission
08.2002 - 12.2011
Emergency Medical Technician
Elizabeth General Medical Center
06.1997 - 02.2001
CMA-II
UNC Health Care
06 2023 - Current
Medical Assistant - Phlebotomy EKG Anatomy Physiology
Drake College of Business
National Certification - Registered Medical Assistant
American Medical Technologist
License - OSHA Supervisor
OSHA Academy
High School Diploma -
Elizabeth High School
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