Shevis Harris
Kennesaw,GA
Summary
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant experienced in the public and private sector of the Healthcare industry, with extensive background in patient care and professionalism. Combined with a proven ability to communicate clearly with physicians, healthcare professionals and patients while successfully managing and multitasking. Adaptive person and can quickly incorporate and implement new procedures to maximize efficiency and productivity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Legacy Brain & Spine
Atlanta, GA
01.2023 - Current
- Processed orders for medical supplies and lab equipment.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Assisted in scheduling appointments for patients over the phone or via email communication.
- Provided patient education regarding medications, treatments, diet modifications and lifestyle changes to improve health outcomes.
- Assisted physicians with clinical procedures such as suturing, drawing blood, and administering injections.
- Provided support to nursing staff by performing tasks such as changing bed linens or restocking supplies.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Ensured accuracy of all documents related to patient visits including consent forms, discharge instructions and follow-up appointments.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Facilitated referrals from primary care providers to specialists for further testing or treatment options.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Performed wound care management including dressing changes and debridement when necessary.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Performed patient intake, including taking vital signs and medical histories.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Ordered laboratory tests and interpreted results in collaboration with healthcare team members.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations within the clinic setting by following established protocols.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
ASC, Alliance Spine and Pain centers
AUSTELL, GA
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Prepare patients for visit by directing them to the pre-Operative area, supplying gowns and proper instruction, as well as collecting proper samples
- Explain the reason for the visit and obtain proper consent
- Collect and record vital signs and medical history, report abnormal values to pre-operative nurse or healthcare provider
- Aid nurse in preparing prescriptions and entering documentation in the electronic medical records
- Document and keep proper workflow in patient’s electronic medical records
- Keep pre-operative area with proper supplies
- Keep necessary equipment to insure proper functioning
- Transport patients to and from the Operating Room and to their vehicle when necessary
- Clean and sanitize all pre-operative and PACU rooms, as needed, at the end of the day
- Restock all ASC rooms with the proper supplies
- Make post-operative calls to patients, as needed
- Respond to patient phone calls sent via Telephone Encounter
- Run C-Arm during procedures
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Georgia Urology
Marietta, GA
02.2020 - 08.2022
- Prepare patients for examination and aid the physician during examination
- Obtain, review and document patient medical history and record vital signs in EMR
- Administer medications (injections and chemo medications) as directed by physician
- Collect and prepare laboratory specimens for processing
- Proactively follow up with patient labs and patient records promptly
- Pre-certify patients for treatment
- As directed by the physician, process pharmacy requests
- Provide patients with exact information, instructions, and treatment education.
ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST
CIOX HEALTH
ROSWELL, GA
10.2015 - 08.2021
- Process and coordinate release of health information daily functions
- Performed assigned office responsibilities such as document processing, medical record database update, mail processing, report audits, phone calls
- Maintaining ROI tracking and disclosure accounting systems
- Record-keeping and verifying insurance coverage benefits
- Collecting information to create a claim, auditing and reviewing medical records
- Overseeing collections on unpaid accounts
- Answering billing questions, processing billing
- Managing the facility account reports, performing financial transactions within a prompt manner.
PATIENT ACCESS REPRESENTATIVE
KENNESTONE HOSPITAL/ER DEPARTMENT
MARIETTA, GA
04.2017 - 11.2018
- Patient registration followed patient's rights and legal requirements for care
- Obtain and enter patients’ demographics, clinical, and financial, information
- Explained a variety of admission forms and policies
- Named all insurances verifications, consent, and notification
- Confirmed insurance eligibility and obtain insurance given.
Education
Nursing program BSN - Nursing
Chamberlain University Nursing School
Atlanta, GA07-2022
Medical Assistant Diploma Program -
Gwinnett College
01.2021
Health Information Technology Associate Applied Science, RHIT -
Westwood College
01.2016
Phlebotomy Certification Program -
Chattahoochee Technical College
01.2014
Medical Office Expert Administration Diploma -
MedTech College
01.2011
Skills
- In-depth knowledge of Medical Terminology/ Anatomy & Pathology
- Rooming patients, obtain chief complaint, record vital signs, height, and weight
- Performing Phlebotomy/Administering Injections/Administer Immunizations
- Exceptional level of clinical/medical analyses/Perform CLIA waived test
- Perform EKG Lead Placement and Spirometry screening
- Tray Set-Up for examinations and minor office surgery/Sterile Technique
- BLS-CPR (Adults, Child & Infant)
- Accurate and detailed administrative support, MS Office Suite
- Knowledge of Medical Billing/Medical insurance policies and coverage
- E-Smart log, Epic, Connex, STAR, Centricity, Nextgen, eClinical, Greenway (EMR systems)
- HEDIS Auditing/ICD-10-CM/CPT, OSHA/HIPAA
- Patient Scheduling
- Patient Assessment
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Examination Preparation
- Data Entry
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Sterile Technique
- Electronic Medical Records
Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, NHA-National Health Career Association, 2025
- CPR/First Aid/BLS, American Heart Association, 2024
- Georgia X-ray Safety Certification, American Dental Association, 2022
Accomplishments
- National Honor Society
Timeline
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Legacy Brain & Spine
01.2023 - Current
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
ASC, Alliance Spine and Pain centers
10.2022 - 01.2023
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Georgia Urology
02.2020 - 08.2022
PATIENT ACCESS REPRESENTATIVE
KENNESTONE HOSPITAL/ER DEPARTMENT
04.2017 - 11.2018
ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST
CIOX HEALTH
10.2015 - 08.2021
Nursing program BSN - Nursing
Chamberlain University Nursing School
Medical Assistant Diploma Program -
Gwinnett College
Health Information Technology Associate Applied Science, RHIT -
Westwood College
Phlebotomy Certification Program -
Chattahoochee Technical College
Medical Office Expert Administration Diploma -
MedTech College
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, NHA-National Health Career Association, 2025
- CPR/First Aid/BLS, American Heart Association, 2024
- Georgia X-ray Safety Certification, American Dental Association, 2022
References
Upon Request
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