Shamirial Smith
Huntsville,AL
Summary
I’m a dedicated Medical Assistant skilled with technical, clerical and patient support. Strong interpersonal communication with talent effectively dealing with patients and staff alike. Detailed understanding of medical sector and regulatory obligations concerning it.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Openloop Healthcare
Remote, Indiana
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, and updating medical records.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, care coaching
- Provided support to patients by helping them fill out forms and answering their questions about health care services.
Certified Medical Assistant
Discovery Medical Center
Huntsville, Alabama
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork.
- Provided support to patients by helping them fill out forms and answering their questions about health care services.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies ensuring adequate stock levels were maintained at all times.
- Monitored lab results for accuracy and alerted physicians immediately if any abnormalities were detected.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Registration Representative
The Orthopedic Center
Huntsville, Alabama
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Processed daily reports including census report, aging report, collection report and charge entry report.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering inquiries and resolving any issues that arose.
- Scanned documents into EMR system; updated and maintained files according to established protocol.
- Scheduled appointments based on individual patient requirements and facility availability.
Certified Medical Assistant
Happi Health
Huntsville, Alabama
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
- Provided support to physicians during consultations by recording patient histories accurately and documenting treatment plans accordingly.
Registration Representative
Huntsville Hospital
Huntsville, AL
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Maintained confidentiality of protected health information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Scanned documents into EMR system; updated and maintained files according to established protocol.
- Ensured that pre-registration activities are completed accurately prior to each appointment date.
- Generated forms related to registration process such as release of information forms and financial responsibility forms.
- Gathered personal and insurance information from each patient.
- Checked insurance benefits, received payments and provided receipts.
Grocery Clerk
Kroger's Grocery
Huntsville, AL
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Maintained cleanliness of the store by sweeping floors, mopping up spills and organizing shelves.
- Verified prices on tags against price sheets for accuracy and updated tags when necessary.
- Processed special orders for customers including retrieving items from other stores if needed.
- Provided assistance with loading groceries into customer vehicles upon request.
Nurse Assistant
Diversicare
Selma, AL
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Provided emotional support for family members during difficult times in the hospital setting.
- Assisted residents with daily needs, personal hygiene, dressing, and facility transfers.
- Performed light cleaning duties by emptying wastebaskets, sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing surfaces.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Cashier
Taco Bell
Selma, Alabama
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
J.F Drake State Community & Technical College
Huntsville, AL05-2024
Medication Aide - Health Administration
J.F Drake State Community & Technical College
Huntsville, AL08-2023
Certificate - Health Administration
Jes Health Services
Montgomery, AL06-2021
High School Diploma -
Southside High School
Selma, AL06-2020
Skills
- Medical records oversight
- Inventory and supply management
- Insurance confirmation
- HIPAA protocols
- Medical Terminology
- HIPAA Compliance
- Payments
- Virtual doctor visits
- Patient documentation
- Medical billing and coding
- Telephone consultations
- Medication Refills
- Lab Results Reporting
- Written Communication
- Leadership
- Training & Development
- Multitasking
- Self-Directed
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Openloop Healthcare
04.2024 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Discovery Medical Center
09.2023 - 04.2024
Registration Representative
The Orthopedic Center
05.2023 - 09.2023
Certified Medical Assistant
Happi Health
09.2022 - 04.2023
Registration Representative
Huntsville Hospital
09.2021 - 09.2022
Grocery Clerk
Kroger's Grocery
08.2020 - 01.2022
Nurse Assistant
Diversicare
05.2020 - 08.2020
Cashier
Taco Bell
05.2019 - 08.2020
Associate of Science - General Studies
J.F Drake State Community & Technical College
Medication Aide - Health Administration
J.F Drake State Community & Technical College
Certificate - Health Administration
Jes Health Services
High School Diploma -
Southside High School