Tenia Owens
Birmingham
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Technician and Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) with 8+ years of experience in hospital and clinical settings. Skilled in direct patient care, vital sign monitoring, specimen collection, and supporting nursing staff in fast-paced environments. Known for delivering compassionate care, maintaining patient safety, and contributing to efficient healthcare team operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
UAB Hospital
Birmingham, AL
08.2024 - Current
- Provide direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities including mobility, hygiene, and feeding
- Monitor and document vital signs, intake/output, and daily weights
- Support nursing staff with procedures such as catheter insertions
- Perform glucose monitoring and report abnormalities promptly
- Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant patient environment
- Collect lab specimens to support diagnostic testing
CCMA Lead
UAB John Whitaker Clinic Lab
Birmingham, AL
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Supervised daily lab operations and staff workflow
- Trained new hires on clinical procedures, phlebotomy, and EMR systems
- Managed supply inventory and ensured availability of medical materials
- Resolved order discrepancies and maintained compliance standards
- Coordinated staff schedules and patient flow to optimize efficiency
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
UAB John Whitaker Clinic Lab
Birmingham, AL
05.2019 - 04.2022
- Performed phlebotomy and specimen collection for routine and specialized testing
- Prepared patients for procedures and clinical research protocols
- Administered injections and vaccines following physician orders
- Ensured accurate documentation in electronic medical records
Education
Certified Medical Assistant Program -
Virginia College At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL10-2018
High School -
Tuscaloosa County High School
Northport, AL05-2009
Skills
- Patient Care & Safety
- Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring
- Phlebotomy & Specimen Collection
- EKG & Glucose Monitoring
- Infection Control & Biohazard Safety
- Electronic Medical Records (Cerner)
- Patient Mobility & ADL Assistance
- Team Collaboration & Communication
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), NHA
- Patient Care Technician Certification
- EKG Certified
- Biohazard Safety & Compliance Training
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
UAB Hospital
08.2024 - Current
CCMA Lead
UAB John Whitaker Clinic Lab
05.2022 - 07.2024
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
UAB John Whitaker Clinic Lab
05.2019 - 04.2022
Certified Medical Assistant Program -
Virginia College At Birmingham
High School -
Tuscaloosa County High School