TaKnya Carter
Prattville,AL
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant/ Patient Care Tech Preceptor with a proven track record of strong performance at the individual, team, and organizational levels. Adaptable and quick-learning professional with the ability to thrive in fast-paced healthcare environments and effectively supply new knowledge in practice. Passionate about continuous learning and successfully navigating change. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and reliability, with a self-driven approach to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in long-term care settings.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Patient Care Technician
Baptist Medical Center South
Montgomery, AL
04.2025 - Current
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Supported daily living by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving patient safety or well-being.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Intern
Live Clinic
Hope Hull, Alabama
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Prepared examination rooms for patients' visits, ensuring cleanliness and availability of necessary supplies.
- Obtained patient medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Improved patient outcomes by accurately recording vital signs and communicating findings to the medical team.
- Safeguarded confidential patient information through strict adherence to HIPPA regulations in all communications and documentation processes.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out, and payment billing.
- Checked the patients' insurance, demographic information, and health history to keep the information current.
- Helped patient complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
- Partnered with healthcare and administrative staff to create patient-centered, inviting and supportive environment for patients and families.
- Managed a multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Troy University
Montgomery, AL12-2027
High School Diploma -
Alabama Connections Academy
Athens, AL05-2024
Medical Assisting
Jes Health Services
Montgomery05-2024
Some College (No Degree) -
Central Alabama Community College
Prattville, ALSkills
- Front desk operations
- Appointment scheduling
- Effective communication
- HIPAA guidelines
- Microsoft Office
- CPT and ICD-10 coding
- Professionalism and ethics
- Phlebotomy
- EMR/EHR
- Team collaboration
Certification
- EKG Technician
- Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
Certified Patient Care Technician
Baptist Medical Center South
04.2025 - Current
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Intern
Live Clinic
06.2024 - 07.2024
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Troy University
High School Diploma -
Alabama Connections Academy
Medical Assisting
Jes Health Services
Some College (No Degree) -
Central Alabama Community College