Tamekia Hampton
Ellenwood,Ga.
Summary
Objective: Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Laureate Medical Group at Northside LLC
Atlanta, GA
04.2009 - Current
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Conducted preliminary physical tests to precisely document results in patient history summary.
- Facilitated patient engagement for collection of medical history, chief complaints, and vital signs.
- Guided patients on understanding medications, procedures, and physician directives.
- Evaluated, recorded, and tracked vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Oversaw inventory, vaccination, and product expiration logs to guarantee precise documentation for tracking purposes.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Provided feedback and guidance to improve employee performance during trainings.
Medical Assistant
Emory Healthcare, Cardiology Clinic
09.2007 - 03.2009
- Facilitated treatment by transmitting patient messages to physicians about concerns, condition updates, or refill requests.
- Conducted patient interviews to collect comprehensive medical history, chief complaints, and vital signs.
- Organized charts, documents, and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Conducted stress tests and Holter monitoring sessions to monitor patient's heartbeat over a period of time.
- Responded to emergency situations such as arrhythmias, chest pain, stroke, or shock according to hospital protocols.
- Assisted physicians with various cardiology procedures such as cardiac catheterizations and pacemaker insertions.
- Performed electrocardiograms on patients and monitored their heart rates.
Medical Assistant
Emory Healthcare Winship Cancer Institute
Atlanta, GA
11.2004 - 09.2007
- Measured patient peak flows to improve workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with healthcare and administrative staff to establish patient-centered, welcoming, and supportive environment for patients and families.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Conducted follow-up calls with patients after treatments or procedures.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Provided emotional support to patients undergoing cancer treatment or in remission.
Education
Patient Care Technician Certification -
Georgia Medical Institute-Dekalb
Atlanta, GA08.2003
Medical Assistant Certification -
National Health Care Association
Atlanta, GASkills
- Problem resolution
- Infection control procedures
- EMR / EHR
- Critical thinking
- HIPAA compliance
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Electrocardiogram (EKG) setup
- Preparing specimens and samples
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Phlebotomy
- Diagnostic testing
- Data entry
- Conflict resolution
- Teambuilding
- Inventory management
- Team collaboration
- Patient care coordination
- Medical supply ordering
- Emergency response
References
References Available Upon Request
Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Patient Care Technician
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Laureate Medical Group at Northside LLC
04.2009 - Current
Medical Assistant
Emory Healthcare, Cardiology Clinic
09.2007 - 03.2009
Medical Assistant
Emory Healthcare Winship Cancer Institute
11.2004 - 09.2007
Patient Care Technician Certification -
Georgia Medical Institute-Dekalb
Medical Assistant Certification -
National Health Care Association
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