Sharon L Kerr
Reading ,Pa
Summary
Flexible and adaptable Medical Assistant experience in working in a fast-paced environment. Knowledgeable certified medical assistant with exceptional background over several years handling intensive clinical environments. Quality-driven and safety-oriented with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. Experienced in collaborating across disciplines to support patient needs and enhance care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Tower Health Urgent Care
Wyomissing , PA
06.2023 - Current
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning correctly prior to use during patient examinations or treatments.
- 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.
- Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
- Maintained patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
Certified Medical Assistant
Berks Colorectal Surgeons
Reading, Minnesota
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided support to physicians during consultations by recording patient histories accurately and documenting treatment plans accordingly.
- Answered patient calls promptly and directed inquiries to the appropriate department when needed.
- Maintained patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Performed clerical tasks such as transcribing dictation from physicians or coding patient information into electronic databases.
Certified Medical Assistant /Medical Lab Assistant
Patient First Urgent Care
Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
06.2012 - 10.2020
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
- Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning correctly prior to use during patient examinations or treatments.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Berks Techinical Institute
2008
Skills
- Charting expertise
- Understands medical procedures
- Able to lift pounds
- Some respiratory equipment training
- EKG
- Cpr certified
- Worked in hospital setting
- Computer knowledge
- Phlebotomy
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Health monitoring
- Medical terminology
- Electronic medical records
- Customer service
- Computer skills
- Excellent communication
- Laboratory specimen collection
- Medical record management
- Diagnostic testing
- Effective communication
- Medication administration
- Attention to detail
- Safety compliance
- HIPAA protocols
Certification
BLS, Completed
NHA Certified Medical Assistant # Q2B3N9S2
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Tower Health Urgent Care
06.2023 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Berks Colorectal Surgeons
10.2022 - 02.2023
Certified Medical Assistant /Medical Lab Assistant
Patient First Urgent Care
06.2012 - 10.2020
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Berks Techinical Institute