SIMORA SCOTT
Douglasville,GA
Summary
- An experienced, dedicated, and versatile professional seeking a medical assistant position for a health care organization.
- Able to learn and apply quickly and efficiently, and knowledgeable in technology and healthcare.
- Hardworking, detail-oriented, able to complete multiple tasks efficiently, and excellent communication and presentation skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
RMA
Wellstar Health System
Douglasville, GA
10.2016 - Current
- Participate in the maintenance of safe conditions within the facility, and other related areas.
- Perform routine tests such as urine dipstick, vision and hearing tests, venipuncture, chem 8, and CBC.
- Prepare patients for examinations, taking vital signs, and updating medical histories.
- Experience in front and back offices, controlling patient flow, collecting payments, and assisting in the delivery of quality healthcare.
- Check patients in, collect and verify insurance information, compile new patient forms, schedule appointments, and update patient files.
- Identify operational improvements to drive efficiency and quality of care.
- Assist providers by preparing patients for procedures, including, but not limited to, EKGs, phlebotomy, and glucose testing.
- Follow all principles of aseptic and infection control.
- Operate and maintain x-ray equipment, including adjusting exposure time, and setting up necessary equipment for x-ray examinations.
- Perform imaging procedures according to established protocols.
- Adhered to safety standards when dealing with radiation and hazardous materials.
- Maintain accurate records of all images taken.
- Monitor the patient's condition during the procedure, and report any changes or concerns to the radiologist or provider as needed.
RMA
Summit Urgent Care
Atlanta, GA
09.2013 - 08.2016
- Participated in the maintenance of safe conditions within the facility, and other related areas.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately communicating patient status to fellow caregivers.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs, and information about current medical issues.
- Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including, but not limited to, EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing, and pulmonary function tests.
- Sterilized medical instruments, as needed.
- Started IVs, performed X-rays, fit test, on-site flu clinic, and monitored narcotic count at the open and close of shift, and dispensed medication.
- Performed drug screens and breath alcohol testing for multiple companies.
- Floated between three offices.
RMA
Digestive Healthcare of Georgia
Atlanta, GA
11.2006 - 08.2011
- Responsible for the triage of patients.
- Administered the Pill Camera test, gave injections, and floated between 10 physicians.
- Was responsible for patient confirmations, ordered medical supplies, performed quality control, provided patient education, and assisted with procedures.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area with adequate supplies and reagents.
- Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures
- Positioned patients for optimal comfort before procedures.
- Maintained and calibrated lab instruments and equipment.
- Managed both clinical and administrative duties in a medical office setting.
- Sterilized medical equipment after each procedure.
- I evaluated and reported the current equipment inventory to the appropriate sources.
- Tracked and managed inventory for exam rooms, and maintained vaccine and expiration logs.
- Assisted in the endoscopy lab.
RMA
Georgia Urology
Atlanta, GA
02.2005 - 10.2006
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies in adherence to OSHA regulations.
- Experienced in front and back offices, controlling patient flow, collecting payments, and assisting in the delivery of quality healthcare.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs, and information about current medical issues.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures, and physicians' instructions.
- Assisted with prostate biopsies, cystoscopies, Post void residual test, and bladder instillations.
- Performed KUB, IVP, placed Foley catheters, scheduled minor procedures, and surgeries.
Education
Registered Medical Assistant -
Georgia Medical Institute
Skills
- Specimen collection and processing
- Use of active critical thinking in emergent situations
- Charting proficiency
- EKG setup and monitoring
- Sterilization techniques
- Problem-solving skills
- HIPAA compliant
- Patient scheduling
- BLS certified
- EPIC proficiency
- Fit test certified
- Drug screen certified
Timeline
RMA
Wellstar Health System
10.2016 - Current
RMA
Summit Urgent Care
09.2013 - 08.2016
RMA
Digestive Healthcare of Georgia
11.2006 - 08.2011
RMA
Georgia Urology
02.2005 - 10.2006
Registered Medical Assistant -
Georgia Medical Institute
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