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Tameka Rufus

Bakersfield,CA

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

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Worker

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
10.2023 - Current
  • Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques, resulting in increased safety for both patients and staff.
  • Promoted a positive therapeutic environment through clear communication and consistent reinforcement of established boundaries within treatment settings.
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.
  • Monitored patient progress through regular assessments and documentation, ensuring accurate tracking of treatment effectiveness.
  • Supported individuals throughout recovery process by helping them identify triggers develop strategies for managing symptoms and maintain sobriety.
  • Contributed to the development of a safe and therapeutic milieu by enforcing policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

Merchandise and Stocking Associate

Walmart Stores
11.2019 - 10.2023
  • Promptly unloading trucks
  • Assisting fellow associates as needed throughout the store
  • Sorting and stocking products on shelves and in the backroom
  • Engaging with vendors and drivers with a positive attitude
  • Maintaining a clean, neat, and member-ready area
  • Providing excellent customer service while having knowledge of itemized list of products and service provided.

Medical Assistant/Eligibility & Authorization Clerk

Madera Community Hospital
12.2019 - 11.2022
  • Maintain and monitoring systems and procedures, to determine the eligibility of each patient prior to any visits or procedures that are requested by physician
  • Utilize medical records software to access patients charts and medical information to determine eligibility and obtain authorization prior to patients visits
  • Maintaining/updating patients medical records before and after office visits to document any new changes during visits or with patients status to help maintain eligibility for future visits and treatment
  • Analyzing appropriate programs policies, procedures, and/or guidelines to apply case situations to process cases in a timely manner
  • Developing and maintaining a collaborative work relationship with clients.

Assistant Manager

Family Dollar Stores
06.2018 - 07.2019
  • Ensured employees complied with established security, sales, and record keeping procedures/practices
  • Open/Close Store Operations - Counting all opening and closing registers, entering all daily sales reports
  • Monitor sales levels to determine product volume adjustments, replenishments and allocations
  • Made daily bank deposits and processed corresponding data entry/paperwork
  • Work with corporate management developing local marketing and advertising strategies
  • Received a promotion and recognition from managers for excellent customer service and management skills.

Medical Assistant

Coalinga Regional Medical Center
12.2016 - 06.2018
  • Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean
  • Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height
  • Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies
  • Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician
  • Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing
  • Operate electrocardiogram (EKG), or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests
  • Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms
  • Conduct health physicals educate patient after visit with physician regarding care while following HIPPA guidelines
  • Discharge patient after visit while giving the appropriate documentation upon leaving facility.

Education

A.S. - Medical Assisting

Santa Barbara Business College
08.2013

Skills

  • Retail Assistant Management
  • Basic Life Support
  • Vital Signs
  • Dressing Changes and Wound Care
  • Medical Terminology
  • Venipunctures and Injections
  • Pharmacology
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • EKG
  • Using EMR Software
  • HIPAA & OSHA Policies and Procedures
  • Business Administration
  • Type 58 WPM
  • Psychology
  • Medication Administration
  • Transfer and Faxing Prescriptions
  • Assisting Physician with procedures in exam room
  • Eligibility / Authorizations clerk
  • Patient support
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED

Certificates And Licenses

  • Medical Assistant, 08/2013
  • Basic Life Support Certification, 10/2023

References

  • Brittany Reyes, (661)-440-1346, Customer Service Rep, Family Dollar, Co-worker
  • Clayton Madden, (661) 333-8416, Bakersfield Police Sargent, Uncle
  • Michelle Meza-Cuevas, (661)446-9274, Assistant Manager, Family Dollar, Co-worker
  • Tanisha Deans, (661) 558-6963, Medical Assistant, Previous coworker
  • Cathleen Gandara, (661) 472-7476, Site Coordinator, Previous Supervisor
  • Nancy Castio, (562)697-9915, Kingdom Tax Services, Family Friend

Timeline

Mental Health Worker

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
10.2023 - Current

Medical Assistant/Eligibility & Authorization Clerk

Madera Community Hospital
12.2019 - 11.2022

Merchandise and Stocking Associate

Walmart Stores
11.2019 - 10.2023

Assistant Manager

Family Dollar Stores
06.2018 - 07.2019

Medical Assistant

Coalinga Regional Medical Center
12.2016 - 06.2018

A.S. - Medical Assisting

Santa Barbara Business College

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