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Shakeita Paige

Tallahassee,FL

Summary

To gain a management position that will utilize my skills and knowledge to effectively and efficiently manage office operations.

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 medical office operations.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant

Tallahassee Primary Care Associates
07.2015 - Current
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Document vital signs and health history for patients
  • Contributed to positive health outcomes by educating patients on preventative measures, treatment plans, and follow-up care instructions.
  • Streamlined office operations by managing inventory levels, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
  • Assisted in the development of clinic policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Provided support during emergencies by administering first aid treatments under physician supervision until further assistance arrived.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
  • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
  • Assist physicians with minor office procedures, including preparing rooms and sterilizing instruments.
  • Assist with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.

Research Study Coordinator

Cornerstone Research Institute
07.2014 - 03.2015

Flexion: OA of the knee; Auxilium: Frozen shoulder; Salix: Crohns disease

o Complete all required online and site training, including CITI, and handling of hazardous materials.

o Review study protocol and ensure all protocol requirements are met

o Create, arrange, and distribute recruiting advertisements

o Search PI database for eligible patients, call patients to purpose research study, answer study related questions, and schedule initial and follow up appointments.

o Preform vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy per protocol

o Prepare, pack, and ship required specimens using centrifuge, ambient and dry ice shipping

o Assist physician with examination, procedures and dispense research drug and supplies as needed

o Ensure all documentation is signed, filed in proper source, and documented in EMR.

o Maintain contact with physician, patients, drug sponsor, and site monitor for any updates

Medical Assistant

Pulmonary Disease Specialist
02.2013 - 07.2014

o Prepared patients for examination, obtain vital signs, patient history and document in EMR

o Preformed injections: Kenalog, Xolair, Influenza, Pneumonia, and TB testing

o Preformed 96 panel allergy testing and preformed 6 minute walk test per office protocol

o Assisted patients with portable oxygen and CPAP/BiPAP usage

o Dispense nebulizer treatments per physician's order.

o Provided patient education, answered patient calls and clinical questions

o Triaged, called in prescriptions, answered medication related questions from the pharmacy and patients

o Traveled to satellite offices ( Kissimmee and Clermont) to assist the physician

o Checked in/out patients according to office guidelines

Sales Associate

Piercing Pagoda Of Zale
10.2003 - 02.2013

o Opened and closed register to ensure cash and deposits are accurate

o Greet, assist, and advised customers on jewelry selections

o Issued receipts, refunds, store credits, and exchanges

o Answered questions about products, prices, and durability

o Setup and mark sale and clearance merchandise

o Arranged displays according to company guidelines

Medical Assistant

First Care Urgent Care
06.2008 - 10.2008

o Assisted with minor surgery procedures

o Dispensed medications and maintained pharmacy records

o Gave injections based on doctor's order

o Preformed vital signs, Phlebotomy, Triage

o Provided patient education and discharge instructions

o Front office: answer phones and direct calls, check in/out patients, answer insurance questions, collect payment, and input CPT codes

Medical Assistant

Pulmonary Disease Specialist
05.2006 - 05.2008

o Prepared patients for examination, obtain vital signs, patient history and document in EMR

o Preformed injections: Kenalog, Xolair, Influenza, Pneumonia, and TB testing

o Preformed 96 panel allergy testing and preformed 6 minute walk test per office protocol

o Assisted patients with portable oxygen and CPAP/BiPAP usage

o Dispense nebulizer treatments per physician's order.

o Provided patient education, answered patient calls and clinical questions

o Triaged, called in prescriptions, answered medication related questions from the pharmacy and patients

o Traveled to satellite offices ( Kissimmee and Clermont) to assist the physician

o Checked in/out patients according to office guidelines

Medical Assistant

Internal Medicine Group
06.2005 - 05.2006

o Scheduled patient procedures, schedule doctor to doctor referrals

o Assisted in lab procedures

o Various injections: vitamin B-12, Depo-Medrol, Toradol, and Procrit

o Phlebotomy, PT/INR testing, EKG, Assisted with treadmill stress testing

Education

Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

Herzing University
Winter Park, FL
08.2011

Associate of Science - Medical Assisting

Florida Technical College
Auburndale, FL
03.2005

High School Diploma -

Haines City Senior High School
Haines City, FL
05.2001

Skills

  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Customer Service
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • EMR / EHR
  • Direct and patient focused care
  • Clinical Documentation and Data Entry
  • Phlebotomy
  • Reliable team player
  • Compassionate
  • CPR
  • Immunization Administration
  • Laboratory specimen collection and processing
  • Medical procedures, EKG, wound dressing
  • Professionalism and Ethical
  • Appointment Setting
  • Patient flow management
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Medical terminology/ Anatomy and Physiology Knowledge
  • Medical supply inventory
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Adaptable
  • Prioritizing and multitasking
  • Emergency Response Preparedness
  • Laboratory equipment maintenance
  • Chronic Care patient management

Certification

  • RMA - Registered Medical Assistant

RMA certification with AMT, American Medical Technologist.

To maintain my certification, I must complete and pass 30 CE courses every 3 years.

AMT ID: 2753005

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Tallahassee Primary Care Associates
07.2015 - Current

Research Study Coordinator

Cornerstone Research Institute
07.2014 - 03.2015

Medical Assistant

Pulmonary Disease Specialist
02.2013 - 07.2014

Medical Assistant

First Care Urgent Care
06.2008 - 10.2008

Medical Assistant

Pulmonary Disease Specialist
05.2006 - 05.2008

Medical Assistant

Internal Medicine Group
06.2005 - 05.2006

Sales Associate

Piercing Pagoda Of Zale
10.2003 - 02.2013

Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

Herzing University

Associate of Science - Medical Assisting

Florida Technical College

High School Diploma -

Haines City Senior High School
Shakeita Paige