Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Tanikka Preston

Greenville,MS

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant

Uppal Medical Center
Greenville, MS
06.2021 - Current
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
  • Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
  • Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks 20 times per day.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.

Medical Assistant

Delta Wellness Clinic
Greenville, MS
08.2019 - 06.2021
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks 15 times per day.

Medical Assistant

Delta Heart And Vascular Center
Greenville, MS
06.2017 - 07.2019
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.

Casino Service Representative

Harlows Casino Resort And Spa
Greenville, MS
01.2015 - 06.2017
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
  • Recommended products to customers, thoroughly explaining details.
  • Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.

Education

Certificate of Medical Assisting - Medical Assisting

Maric College
Clovis, CA

Skills

Vital Signs and Basic Preparation

  • Examination Preparation
  • Ultrasound Setup
  • EMR Systems
  • Height and Weight Measurement
  • Electronic Charting
  • Medical Assistance
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Pulse Oximetry
  • Removing Sutures
  • Patient Data Gathering

Certification

  • Certified Phlebotomist, Uppal Medical Center - 8-2-22

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Uppal Medical Center
06.2021 - Current

Medical Assistant

Delta Wellness Clinic
08.2019 - 06.2021

Medical Assistant

Delta Heart And Vascular Center
06.2017 - 07.2019

Casino Service Representative

Harlows Casino Resort And Spa
01.2015 - 06.2017

Certificate of Medical Assisting - Medical Assisting

Maric College
Tanikka Preston