Sherika Youngblood
Augusta,GA
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Augusta University
10.2018 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
Certified Medical Assistant
The Center For Pediatric And Adolescent
09.2007 - 09.2018
- 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.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
Certified Medical Assistant
Medical Specialists Center
10.2005 - 09.2007
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
Education
Diploma - Certified Medical Assistant
Savannah River College
Augusta, GA08.2005
Skills
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Exam Room Preparation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Electronic Health Records
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Injection Administration
- Basic Laboratory Tests
- Inventory and Supply Management
- Administering Immunizations
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Patient Documentation
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Specimen Collection
- Processing Specimens
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Blood and Tissue Collection
- Coordinating Drug Refills
- Performing EKGs
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Injury Treatment
- Updating Medical Records
- Flu Vaccinations
- Dressing Removal
- Vitals Collection and Documentation
- Nursing Assistance
- Telephonic Triage
- Diagnostic Evaluation
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Augusta University
10.2018 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
The Center For Pediatric And Adolescent
09.2007 - 09.2018
Certified Medical Assistant
Medical Specialists Center
10.2005 - 09.2007
Diploma - Certified Medical Assistant
Savannah River College
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