Tanajah Young
Summary
Motivated Medical Assistant with hands-on experience in patient care and administrative tasks. Skilled in managing patient appointments, performing vital procedures, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards, contributing to enhanced patient experiences and operational efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Guest advocate
Target
11.2025 - Current
- Engaged with guests to ensure a positive experience.
- Addressed and resolved guest concerns to maintain satisfaction.
- Processed POS transactions efficiently to enhance checkout speed.
Assistant manager
Little Caesars
04.2022 - Current
- Implemented strategies to enhance performance metrics across the team.
- Coordinated operations to uphold compliance with company policies.
- Oversaw cash flow and financial inventory to maintain fiscal stability.
Medical Assistant
A-P Medical Clinic
02.2026 - 03.2026
- Completed prior authorizations for medications and procedures
- Coordinated and managed patient appointments to optimize schedule and reduce wait times
- Verified insurance eligibility and benefits
- Took and documented vital signs and chief complaints
- Performed venipuncture and specimen collection
- Administered IM and subcutaneous injections to support treatment plans and patient recovery
- Recorded and maintained accurate patient information in charts to ensure continuity of care
Certified Trainer
Raising Canes
11.2023 - 01.2025
- Facilitated employee training and development to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Conducted cross-training and mentoring to promote versatility and team collaboration.
- Monitored and ensured compliance with safety regulations to maintain a safe work environment.
Education
Medical Assistant Program -
Northwest Career College
04-2026
Phlebotomy Technician Program -
Northwest Career College
12-2025
Skills
- Chief Complaints
- Manual Vital Signs
- Injections (IM, ID, SubQ)
- Glucose Testing/Mono/Strep/UA/UPT
- Phlebotomy (Venipuncture, Butterfly, Capillary)
- EKG/ECG Procedure
- Suturing & Casting
- Spirometry
- EHR/EMR Systems
- Specimen Collection
- Ear/Eye Lavage
- ICD-10/CPT Codes
- Proper Disposal of Sharps
- Data Entry & Charting
- Medical & Medication History
- Pharmacology Knowledge
- Patient Phone & Email Etiquette
- Front Office/Administrative Skills
- HIPAA & OSHA Trained
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Insurance Knowledge
- Patient Education
- Scheduling & Rescheduling
Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, National Healthcareer Association, CCMA: M9M8G6G2
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician, National Healthcareer Association, CPT: P8Y4C7B6
- CPR/BLS Certified, American Heart Association
Timeline
Medical Assistant
A-P Medical Clinic
02.2026 - 03.2026
Guest advocate
Target
11.2025 - Current
Certified Trainer
Raising Canes
11.2023 - 01.2025
Assistant manager
Little Caesars
04.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant Program -
Northwest Career College
Phlebotomy Technician Program -
Northwest Career College