Shakira Riddick
Portsmouth,VA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Registered Medical Assistant recognized for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care management, medical terminology comprehension, and EHR software proficiency. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork which enhance performance in fast-paced healthcare environments. Ready to leverage abilities to support patient care and administrative tasks seamlessly. Very hardworking, motivating, time management Certified Medical Assistant who has a proactive attitude and is open to learning new things quickly.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Registered Medical Assistant
Lifetime Women's Health And Wellness Centers - Ob/gyn
Suffolk, VA
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient examinations and treatments.
- Ordered diagnostic imaging studies according to established protocols.
- Assisted in scheduling follow-up appointments for patients when necessary.
- Performed vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature and respiration rate.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding privacy of patient information.
- Administered injections and immunizations as directed by a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Conducted point-of-care testing such as rapid strep tests, urine dipstick tests and glucose monitoring.
- Maintained accurate medical records of patient assessments, treatments, medications and test results.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Performed venipuncture and intravenous access for administration of medications, fluids and blood products.
- Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.
- Prepared specimens for transport to external laboratories.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Trained other staff members in medical billing processes and procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Centura College
Chesapeake, VA11-2024
High School Diploma -
Churchland High School
Portsmouth, VA06-2021
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical billing
- Patient care
- Appointment scheduling
- EKG administration
- First aid and CPR
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient scheduling
- Specimen labeling
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Laboratory specimen collection
- Medical office procedures
- Medical coding
- Vital signs and examinations
- CPR
- Phlebotomy
- Customer service
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Specimens collection and processing
- Vital sign monitoring
- Procedure assistance
- Stocking supplies
- Valid [state] driver's license
- Restocking lab supplies
- Blood glucose testing
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Phlebotomy
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Certified Registered Medical Assistant
Lifetime Women's Health And Wellness Centers - Ob/gyn
08.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Centura College
High School Diploma -
Churchland High School