Shaun Worthem
Stone Mountain,GA
Summary
NHA Certified Medical Assistant with 9+ years of experience providing patient care in a fast-paced hospital/clinical setting. Skilled in administering medication, taking vital signs, and performing medical tests and procedures. Demonstrates the ability to maintain patient confidentiality and follow strict medical protocols. Proactive and reliable multitasker with excellent organization skills and ability to prioritize patient needs and coordinate daily basic care needs. Highly motivated team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and passion for process improvement efforts.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Emory St. Joseph Hospital-Winship Cancer Institute
08.2021 - Current
- Prepare treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies
- Educate patients about medications, procedures and physician’s instructions
- Maintain Inventory and supplies, vaccinations and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes
- Assist with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis
- Assess document and monitor vital signs for patients within an outpatient setting
- Perform I.V
- Placement and labs to prepare patients for their treatments/infusions
- Perform preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary
- Assist with the onboarding process for new hires, conduct orientation sessions, and complete necessary paperwork
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth transition for new employees and provide ongoing support.
Patient Care Technician
WellStar North Fulton Hospital
03.2018 - 07.2021
- Careful hands-on patient care with various population groups including: lab runs, 12-Lead EKGs, assessing basic/orthostatic vitals, hygiene care, CPR, assisting ventilations as needed, and post- mortem care
- Assisting /communicating with nurses/ER Physicians in various procedures and responses within the ER including but not limited to: collecting/sending specimens, pelvic exams, ambulance greet, in-coming Trauma Alerts or Stats, Code blue, etc
- Room/equipment cleaning, replenishing linen/stock, and answering call lights
- Frequent multi-tasking and task prioritization in fast-paced, periodically stressful environment while maintaining a calm disposition
- Computer documenting procedures and vitals as needed.
Certified Medical Assistant
Concentra Urgent Care/ Select Employment Services
11.2016 - 02.2018
- Perform ancillary testing and tasks as directed by the Center Medical Director (including but not limited to PFT, EKG, injections, audiograms, and blood draws)
- Prepare patients for physical examinations, taking vital signs, and performing all required testing
- Perform D.O.T physicals and Non-D.O
- T drug and alcohol testing
- Crosstrain to perform Front Office duties, greet patients, obtain authorizations, check in/out, and communication of wait times
- Train and work in the Occupational Medicine Clinic, using current EMR system, abiding by the systems & protocols set forth by Concentra Medical
- Administer medications (intramuscular, subcutaneous and intradermal)
Certified Medical Assistant
Optimum Health Medical Center
10.2014 - 10.2016
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Clarkston, GA04.2025
Certified Medical Assistant - Healthcare
New Horizons Medical Institute
Norcross, GA08.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant - Health And Wellness
CareGiver Solution, LLC
Stone Mountain08.2012
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Terminology
- Inventory and Supply Management
- EMR / EHR
- CPR
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Medical Procedures
- Patient Documentation
- Examination Preparation
- Vital Signs Documentation
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), NHA, 01/01/14, Present
- National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT), 01/01/14, Present
- BLS Certification (AHA), 01/01/14, Present
- CPR & First Aid Certified (AHA), 01/01/14, Present
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), 01/01/12, Present
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Emory St. Joseph Hospital-Winship Cancer Institute
08.2021 - Current
Patient Care Technician
WellStar North Fulton Hospital
03.2018 - 07.2021
Certified Medical Assistant
Concentra Urgent Care/ Select Employment Services
11.2016 - 02.2018
Certified Medical Assistant
Optimum Health Medical Center
10.2014 - 10.2016
Diploma - Nursing
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Certified Medical Assistant - Healthcare
New Horizons Medical Institute
Certified Nursing Assistant - Health And Wellness
CareGiver Solution, LLC
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), NHA, 01/01/14, Present
- National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT), 01/01/14, Present
- BLS Certification (AHA), 01/01/14, Present
- CPR & First Aid Certified (AHA), 01/01/14, Present
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), 01/01/12, Present
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