Tara Phillips
100 Guilford Lane Apt 20-8,VA
Summary
Dynamic Medical Assistant with extensive experience at Sentara Vascular and Vein, skilled in patient care and clinical documentation. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety while adhering to HIPAA compliance. Proficient in EMR systems and phlebotomy techniques, demonstrating a strong commitment to delivering exceptional patient-focused care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Sentara Vascular and Vein
Pantops Va
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted physicians with vascular and vein procedures and patient examinations
- Prepared treatment rooms and medical equipment for procedures
- Recorded patient vital signs, medical history, and symptoms in medical records
- Assisted with patient intake and escorted patients to exam rooms
- Provided pre- and post-procedure instructions to patients
- Maintained sterile instruments and followed infection control protocols
- Scheduled appointments and updated patient charts in the electronic medical record system
- Ensured patient comfort and answered questions about procedures and care
Phlebotomist
American Redcross
Earlysville Va
01.2023 - 10.2024
- Collected blood donations from donors using proper venipuncture techniques
- Ensured donor safety and comfort before, during, and after blood collection
- Screened donors and verified medical history according to Red Cross guidelines
- Monitored donors for reactions and provided care when needed
- Labeled and handled blood samples accurately for testing and processing
- Maintained sterile equipment and followed strict infection control procedures
- Educated donors about the donation process and answered questions
Direct Care Aide
Brookdale Assisted Living
Staunton, VA
08.2020 - 01.2023
- Assisted residents with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Helped residents move safely, including transferring from beds to wheelchairs
- Monitored residents’ conditions and reported any changes to nurses or supervisors
- Assisted with feeding and ensuring residents received proper nutrition and hydration
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents
- Followed care plans and facility safety procedures
- Documented care provided and communicated with healthcare staff
Sales Associate
Walmart
Waynesboro, VA
07.2017 - 08.2020
- Assisted customers in locating products and answering questions about merchandise
- Stocked shelves and ensured products were properly displayed and organized
- Maintained a clean and safe shopping environment for customers
- Operated cash registers and processed cash, card, and digital payments
- Helped unload and organize incoming merchandise deliveries
- Monitored inventory levels and reported low stock to supervisors
Cashier
McDonald’s
Ruckersville Va
01.2014 - 07.2017
- Greeted customers and provided friendly, efficient customer service
- Took customer orders accurately using the register/POS system
- Handled cash, credit, and debit transactions and gave correct change
- Maintained a clean and organized front counter and dining area
- Assisted with preparing drinks, bagging orders, and handing out food
Education
High School Diploma -
Waynesboro High School
Waynesboro, VACcma - Medical Assistant
Pennfoster
PaSkills
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient scheduling
- Customer service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Medical terminology
- Vital sign monitoring
- EMR / EHR
- Direct patient care
- Patient-focused care
- Clinical documentation
- Phlebotomy
- Reliable team player
- CPR
- Electronic medical records
- Immunization administration
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Medical procedures
- Patient flow management
- First aid
- Portable radiography
- Patient care
- Dental radiography
- Contrast administration
Certification
Medical assistant
CPR/first aide
Med tech
Dca
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Sentara Vascular and Vein
10.2024 - Current
Phlebotomist
American Redcross
01.2023 - 10.2024
Direct Care Aide
Brookdale Assisted Living
08.2020 - 01.2023
Sales Associate
Walmart
07.2017 - 08.2020
Cashier
McDonald’s
01.2014 - 07.2017
High School Diploma -
Waynesboro High School
Ccma - Medical Assistant
Pennfoster