Rebecca Rutherford
Gatesville
Summary
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant with hands-on experience in patient care, medical procedures, and healthcare administration. Displays strong clinical skills in assessing vital signs, performing lab procedures, managing records, and providing quality patient service. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and remain calm under pressure while showcasing excellent interpersonal communication skills. Consistently recognized for maintaining positive relationships with patients, medical professionals, insurance companies and regulatory agencies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Coryell Health
Gatesville
09.2020 - Current
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Ensured accuracy of all documents related to patient visits including consent forms, discharge instructions and follow-up appointments.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Documented lab results accurately into the Electronic Medical Record system.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
- Performed laboratory specimen collections such as urine samples or throat swabs according to established standards.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations within the clinic setting by following established protocols.
- Administered medication under the direction of a physician or nurse practitioner using proper safety protocols.
- Prepared treatment rooms by stocking supplies and ensuring sterile instruments were available.
- Facilitated referrals from primary care providers to specialists for further testing or treatment options.
- Participated in continuing education courses relevant to clinical medical assisting duties.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Coryell Health
Gatesville
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Professions
McLennan Community College
Waco, TXSkills
- Electronic medical records
- Patient education
- Vital signs monitoring
- Laboratory specimen collection
- Time management
- HIPAA compliance
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Task prioritization
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- BLS
Timeline
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Coryell Health
09.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Coryell Health
07.2019 - 09.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Health Professions
McLennan Community College