Highly organized, self-motivated certified medical assistant with 18+ years of experience in the healthcare field.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills combined with the ability to work collaboratively with professionals from a variety of diverse backgrounds.
Excellent analytical and oral/written communication skills with a proven ability to excel in challenging and complex environments.
Specially trained in a variety of healthcare areas. Thrives in high-pressure, fast paced environments while maintaining composure and adhering to efficient, productive work processes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Piedmont Community Care Clinic
Athens, GA
06.2022 - Current
Escort patients in fast paced environment to exam rooms upon arrival, applying time management skills to adhere to daily schedule
Verify patient medical history and reconcile medication list, obtain and record patient vital signs, and address patient concerns to relay to physician
Perform quality point of care testing and relay results to doctor in timely manner
Display ease of transition to multiple areas of large clinic including administrative duties, phlebotomy, injection administration and assisting new and established residents
Have gained additional experience in multiple specialty practices that the clinic is involved with including gastroenterology, ophthalmology and pediatrics
Certified Medical Assistant Urgent Care
Piedmont HealthCare
Watkinsville, GA
01.2021 - 06.2022
Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
Administered a variety of medications as ordered by the provider
Assisted providers with minor procedures (suturing, I&D etc.)
Informed patients of lab results
Certified Medical Assistant
Piedmont Physicians Gastroenterology Loganville
Loganville, GA
09.2017 - 01.2021
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.
Transmitted physician's orders to patients, counseling on execution and addressing follow-up questions.
Monitored medical supply levels to confirm sufficient stock, promptly placing replenishment orders before depletion.
Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary.
Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analyses.
Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Certified Medical Assistant
Hubbard Pediatric Group
Loganville, GA
06.2016 - 09.2017
Triage all patients, obtain accurate medical histories and access need for necessary vaccinations per visit.
Assist physician during exams, perform venipuncture, administer injections and assist with basic office procedures.
Order supplies needed for back office and maintain an OSHA certified work space.
Perform front office duties (scheduling appts, etc.) and obtain prior authorizations.
Trained in Athena EMR, GRIT's, and MMIS.
Medical Assistant Instructor/Interim Program Manager
Harris School of Business
Hamilton, NJ
01.2009 - 04.2016
Taught specified subjects in the medical assistant curriculum for students' comprehension.
Prepared detailed lecture notes on each topic to be taught, in line with standards of educational institution.
Trained students in hands-on clinical aspects of medical assisting according to HIPAA and OSHA standards.
Formulated, administered and graded examinations to assess learning achieved by students.
Assisted in supervision of medical assistant instructors and their compliance of PEG's curriculum and course syllabuses.
Collaborated in overseeing the facility's clinical services.
Key Accomplishments: Teacher of the Month award received: 1/2012, 3/2012, 1/2014, and 2/2016, Faculty of the Year award received: 4/14/2012.
Certified Medical Assistant
Hopewell Valley Pediatrics
Ewing, NJ
01.2003 - 01.2015
Assisted physician during exams, obtained medical histories and performed basic laboratory tests.
Performed electrocardiograms, removed sutures and administered vaccinations.
Sterilized medical instruments, recorded vital signs and performed phlebotomy.
Answered telephones, greeted patients, updated and filed patients' charts.
Issued referrals per the doctor's request and obtained pre-authorizations for medications, specialist or required
procedures.
Trained in multi-faceted office including gastroenterology and internal medicine.
Education
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Cittone Institute
2003
Skills
OSHA & HIPAA trained
Athena and Epic EMR trained
CPR
First Aid
Front office experience
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Pediatrics
Laboratory tests
Scheduling
Triage
Venipuncture
Vital signs
Certification
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through NHA
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Piedmont Community Care Clinic
06.2022 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant Urgent Care
Piedmont HealthCare
01.2021 - 06.2022
Certified Medical Assistant
Piedmont Physicians Gastroenterology Loganville
09.2017 - 01.2021
Certified Medical Assistant
Hubbard Pediatric Group
06.2016 - 09.2017
Medical Assistant Instructor/Interim Program Manager