Teka Lumumba
Lynn,MA
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Lynn Urgent Care
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Medical Assistant
Essex County Primary Care
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Medical Assistant
MassGeneral Brigham
01.2010 - 11.2021
- 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.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Studies
Salem State University
Salem, MA12.2023
Skills
- Assisting with Physical Exams
- Direct Patient Care
- Clinical Applications
- EMR Systems
- Medical Terminology
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- First Aid
- Electronic Medical Record
- EKG Set Up and Monitoring
- Phlebotomy
- CPR
Certification
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Lynn Urgent Care
01.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Essex County Primary Care
01.2022 - 12.2022
Medical Assistant
MassGeneral Brigham
01.2010 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Studies
Salem State University
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