Simone Perkins
East Orange,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Seeking full-time employment where I can apply my skills as a Medical Assistant within a hospital setting. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Offering extensive background assisting medical teams in examining and treating patients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
RWJ Barnabas Health Medical Group
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures, ensuring smooth clinical operations.
- Administered medications and vaccinations under physician supervision, maintaining compliance with safety protocols.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and managed electronic health records to enhance office efficiency.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, promoting understanding and adherence to prescribed therapies.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Unit Representative Clerk
Saint Barnabas Medical Center
02.2023 - 02.2025
- Provided courteous greetings to hospital visitors.
- Organized physical and digital records of all admissions.
- Managed the switchboard operations.
- Alert medical staff when necessary.
- Facilitated preparation of transfer documents for patients undergoing rehabilitation.
Patient Services Representative
Summit Health Management
12.2021 - 07.2024
- Welcomed patients upon entry, ensuring all necessary paperwork was completed.
- Assisted with patient registration, insurance verification, and appointment scheduling.
- Answered incoming calls from patients in a professional manner and responded to inquiries or directed them to appropriate personnel.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Essex County College
Newark, New Jersey, NJ05-2028
NHA Certification - Clinical Medical Assistant
New Community Career & Technical Institute
Newark, NJ01-2025
High School Diploma -
East Orange Campus High School
East Orange, NJ06-2013
Skills
- EKG setup and monitoring
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Communicating with patient families
- Vital Signs
- Phlebotomy
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Publisher, and Word
- Excellent organizational abilities
- Patient scheduling
- Customer Engagement
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Stanford Medicine COVID-19 training
- EMR / EHR
Additional Work Experience 2013-2021
- Unit Representative Clerk; Livingston, New Jersey
- Food Service Worker; Livingston, New Jersey
- Sales Associate, Victoria Secrets ; Livingston, New Jersey
- Concierge, Spring Hills; Morristown, New Jersey
- Waitress, Patty Plus Bakery & Restaurant; Brooklyn, New York
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Medical Assistant
RWJ Barnabas Health Medical Group
02.2025 - Current
Unit Representative Clerk
Saint Barnabas Medical Center
02.2023 - 02.2025
Patient Services Representative
Summit Health Management
12.2021 - 07.2024
NHA Certification - Clinical Medical Assistant
New Community Career & Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
East Orange Campus High School
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Essex County College