Shakira Lewis
Suffolk,VA
Summary
Accomplished Medical Assistant with a proven track record at Bayview Physicians, adept in HIPAA Compliance and delivering exceptional patient-focused care. Excelled in clinical documentation and vital sign monitoring, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Skilled in both direct patient care and customer service, ensuring efficient and compassionate patient experiences.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Bayview Physicians
Suffolk, VA
01.2019 - Current
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- 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.
- Assist physicians with in office procedures
Medical Assistant
Eastern VA ENT
Suffolk, VA
04.2017 - 01.2019
- Obtain vital signs
- Administer allergy injections
- Order serum for injections
- Allergy testing
- Schedule appointments
- Monitor for allergic reactions
- Fax prescriptions to pharmacies
Medical Assistant
SEVHS
Suffolk, VA
09.2014 - 04.2017
- Verify patient medical history
- Obtain chief complaint
- Prepare patient for examination by performing preliminary physical tests
- Obtaining patient vitals: weight, height, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and temperature
- Preparing, sanitizing, and stocking exam rooms
- Schedule appointments
- Registration process,
- Reminder phone calls
- Verify insurances prior to patients visit
- Check patients in and out
- Collect co-payments
- Scan documents into patient's chart
- Submit referrals
Education
Medical Assisting
Everest College - Chesapeake
Chesapeake, VA02.2014
High School Diploma -
Lakeland High School
Suffolk, VA06.2011
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Scheduling
- Customer Service
- Medical Terminology
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
CPR
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Bayview Physicians
01.2019 - Current
Medical Assistant
Eastern VA ENT
04.2017 - 01.2019
Medical Assistant
SEVHS
09.2014 - 04.2017
Medical Assisting
Everest College - Chesapeake
High School Diploma -
Lakeland High School