SHAQUEENA EMERSON
Winnsboro,SC
Summary
Lead Certified Medical Assistant and Phlebotomist with over 15 years of experience in high-pressure clinical settings. Proven ability in patient care coordination, medical record management, and clinical procedures. Strong communication and teamwork skills enhance operational efficiency and patient satisfaction. Committed to quality and safety, with a track record of building effective relationships across healthcare disciplines.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Lead Certified Medical Assistant
MUSC
Columbia, SC
03.2025 - Current
- Collected patient assessment data, including height, weight, vital signs, and medications for evaluation by licensed staff.
- Coached patients on health practices while monitoring vital signs and administering medications.
- Instructed patients on proper inhaler use to enhance medication delivery effectiveness.
- Gathered comprehensive data for accurate evaluation of symptoms and vital signs.
- Initiated provider chart notes to ensure precise documentation of patient interactions.
- Entered ambulatory orders to facilitate timely patient care.
- Commenced provider chart notes to maintain thorough patient records.
Certified Medical Assistant-Gastro & Hepatology
Prisma Health
Columbia, SC
06.2024 - 02.2025
- Recorded vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate.
- Prepared exam rooms for patient assessments and procedures.
- Assisted with setup for PEG tube removals to ensure procedural efficiency.
- Prepared stool collection kits for diagnostic testing.
- Triage calls and documented all patient communications accurately.
- Completed prior authorizations for medication approvals to support patient care.
Medical Assistant
All's Well Agency/Prisma Health Weight Management
Columbia, SC
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate.
- Prepare exam rooms, and administer B12 injections to adults.
Medical Assistant
North Central Family Medical Center
Rockhill, SC
02.2017 - 06.2019
- Performed venipuncture by checking blood sugars, hemoglobin, cholesterol levels and others as needed.
- Administered vaccines to adults and pediatric patients.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Phlebotomy
PDTS
Lugoff, SC11-2024
Diploma - Health Sciences - Medical
Centura College
Columbia, SC06-2018
Associate of Science - Healthcare Administration
Ultimate Medical Academy
Clearwater, FL01-2018
Skills
- Electronic health records
- Medical office administration
- Monitoring patient progress
- Diagnostic equipment expertise
- Inventory and Supply Management
- Patient Care
- Patient confidentiality
- Specimen Labeling Procedures
- Measuring Vital Statistics
- Certified Phlebotomist/Specimen Collection
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Medical terminology
- Customer service
- Health records management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Quality assurance monitoring
- Wound care management
- Lab specimen collection
- Electronic health records management
- Critical thinking
- Clinical leadership
- Sterilization techniques
- Continuous learning attitude
- Medical terminology proficiency
- HIPAA compliance expertise
- Vital signs monitoring
- Professionalism and ethics
- First aid and CPR certification
- Immunization administration
- Patient care coordination
- Documentation accuracy
- Medical records confidentiality
- Analytical decision-making skills
- Vital sign monitors
- Patient bathing
- Ear irrigation
- EKG set up and monitoring
- Patient-handling equipment
- Specimen labeling
- Simple dressings
- Patient-focused care
- Prioritizing stat orders
- Valid [state] driver's license
- Patient flow management
- Procedure assistance
- Restocking lab supplies
Certification
- CPR/First Aid/AED, National CPR Foundation, 06/08/23
- HIPAA/Compliance Training Certification, 03/2025
- Certified Medical Assistant, 07/01/08
Timeline
Lead Certified Medical Assistant
MUSC
03.2025 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant-Gastro & Hepatology
Prisma Health
06.2024 - 02.2025
Medical Assistant
All's Well Agency/Prisma Health Weight Management
06.2019 - 10.2019
Medical Assistant
North Central Family Medical Center
02.2017 - 06.2019
Graduate Certificate - Phlebotomy
PDTS
Diploma - Health Sciences - Medical
Centura College
Associate of Science - Healthcare Administration
Ultimate Medical Academy
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