Tangynika Parham
Decatur,GA
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
Duluth, GA
10.2021 - Current
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures and patient examinations.
- Conducted ECG tests to monitor heart activity and identify abnormalities.
- Educated patients on cardiac health, treatment options, and lifestyle changes.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports summarizing test results for physicians' review and diagnosis.
- Managed electronic medical record systems for efficient patient data access.
- Supported healthcare staff with training on EMR functionalities and updates.
- Collaborated with IT to troubleshoot and resolve system issues promptly.
- Conducted regular audits to maintain accuracy of patient information in the system.
- Assisted in the implementation of new EMR software features and upgrades.
Medical Assistant
Piedmont Hospital
Atlanta, GA
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Assisted in preparing patients for urological examinations and procedures.
- Maintained and sterilized surgical instruments according to hospital protocols.
- Provided support to physicians during various urological surgeries and treatments.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Educated patients on pre-operative and post-operative care guidelines effectively.
- Performed cystoscopy procedures by assisting the physician with patient preparation and instrumentation.
- Collaborated with IT to troubleshoot technical issues during training sessions.
- Assisted patients with insurance verification and financial inquiries effectively.
Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
Atlanta, GA
10.2001 - 01.2019
- Assisted physicians with endoscopic procedures and patient preparation.
- Maintained and sterilized medical instruments and equipment for gastroenterology procedures.
- Educated patients on pre- and post-procedure care instructions.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure smooth workflow during procedures.
- Trained new technicians on proper equipment handling and safety protocols.
- Assisted physicians with endoscopy procedures, such as colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, and upper GI endoscopies.
- Documented patient information and test results in electronic health records.
- Conducted ECG tests to monitor heart activity and identify abnormalities.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports summarizing test results for physicians' review and diagnosis.
- Coordinated scheduling for multiple departments to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Managed calendar systems for meetings and appointments across teams.
- Assisted in training new staff on scheduling software and processes.
Education
Associate of Science - Healthcare Administration
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO01-2025
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, COSkills
- Patient management
- Healthcare compliance
- Electronic medical records
- Data analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Customer service
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
10.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant
Piedmont Hospital
09.2019 - 09.2021
Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
10.2001 - 01.2019
Associate of Science - Healthcare Administration
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
Colorado Technical University