Ta'Shara McClendon
Kennesaw,GA
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Certified Clinical Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Strong ability to multitask and prioritize workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to this organization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Technician
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
12.2023 - Current
- Maintained a safe and organized laboratory environment, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Conducted routine quality control checks to ensure accurate test results and maintain laboratory standards.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Apex Spine And Neurosurgery
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Operated C-arm during various injections
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
South Eastern Lung Care & Sleep Disorders Center
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Completed x-rays safely by correctly using shielding equipment following OSHA requirements.
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring.
- Improved patient care by accurately conducting pulmonary function tests and providing results to physicians in a timely manner.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control protocols when working with patients who had contagious respiratory illnesses or compromised immune systems.
- Built trust with patients by explaining the purpose and process of pulmonary function tests, ensuring they felt comfortable and well-informed throughout their appointment.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing EKG testing and analyzing results.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Positive Impact Health Centers
02.2019 - 08.2021
- Supported physicians, nurse practitioners (NP) and physician assistants (PA) in the care of patients receiving PrEP services and in the care of patients living with HIV.
- Scheduled patients for appointments with clinical provider or for laboratory specimen collection
- Provided treatments, administer medications and vaccines as directed
- Authorized medication refills as directed
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
Education
GED -
Coastal Pines Technical College
Waycross, GA 08.2017
Skills
- Specimen handling
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital sign monitoring
- Phlebotomy
- Vaccine administration
- Computer skills
- Expert patient care
Certification
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- CRP/BLS
Timeline
Lab Technician
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Apex Spine And Neurosurgery
12.2022 - 12.2023
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
South Eastern Lung Care & Sleep Disorders Center
08.2021 - 07.2022
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Positive Impact Health Centers
02.2019 - 08.2021
GED -
Coastal Pines Technical College
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