Tirshatha Slocum
St.Francis Medical Center
Farmerville,LA
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience
Dedicated medical assistant with 8+ years of experience in ambulatory and clinic settings. Skilled in patient intake, EHR documentation, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing. Focused on supporting providers, maintaining HIPAA compliance, and improving care continuity.
Work History
Ambulatory Medical Assistant
6 Years 10 Months- Prepared patients for examinations by obtaining vitals, histories, and medication updates.
- Documented encounters accurately in electronic health records, supporting seamless provider workflow.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, maintaining sterile technique and patient comfort.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling, referrals, and follow-up instructions for efficient care continuity.
- Performed specimen collection and point-of-care testing in alignment with clinical protocols.
- Triaged patient concerns, prioritizing urgent needs and escalating issues appropriately.
- Reconciled supplies, organized exam rooms, and maintained readiness for daily patient volume.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
Medical Assistant
2 Years 11 Months- Coordinated patient intake, rooming, and vital sign collection to support efficient clinic flow.
- Documented patient histories and visit details accurately in electronic medical records.
- Assisted providers with examinations, procedures, and point-of-care testing.
- Prepared treatment rooms, sterilized instruments, and maintained infection control standards.
- Performed phlebotomy, specimen handling, and laboratory preparation with strong attention to accuracy.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Scheduled appointments, managed follow-up communications, and supported referral coordination.
Education
Vocational Degree - Medical Assisting & Phlebotomy
Skills
HIPAA compliance
Patient scheduling
Customer service
Medical terminology knowledge
Medical terminology
Vital sign monitoring
Direct patient care
Clinical documentation
Patient-focused care
Data entry
Reliable team player
Compassionate
CPR
Immunization administration
Phlebotomy techniques
Specimens collection and processing
Laboratory specimen collection
Appointment setting
Compassionate caregiver
Accomplishments
- Recognized for outstanding dedication to patient care.
- Recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
Certification
BLS/CPR
Timeline
Ambulatory Medical Assistant
St.Francis Medical Center
12.2019 - 10.2026Read More
Medical Assistant
East Jefferson Medical Center
08.2015 - 07.2018Read More
Gretna College of Allied Health
Vocational Degree from Medical Assisting & Phlebotomy
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