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Toska Byrd

Mobile,AL

Summary

Experienced Medical Assistant with demonstrated abilities in evaluating patients to maximize effectiveness of healthcare team. Capable of conducting in procedures to help assess patients. Proficient in monitoring vitals, documenting changes and a wide range of clinical procedures.

Dedicated Medical Assistant adept at public and community relations, staff development and project management.

Adaptable Medical Assistant excited to take next step with challenging Emergency Department Tech position. Offering 13 -year background in indirect and direct patient care within Medical clinical settings.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Register medical assistant

Mobile County Health department
01.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with patient intake, ensuring accurate collection of medical histories and insurance information.
  • Supported healthcare team by preparing examination rooms
  • Scheduled patient appointments, effectively managing provider calendars to optimize workflow.
  • Educated patients on treatment plans and medication instructions, enhancing understanding of care processes.

Medical Assistant

Medical Solutions Staffing
10.2021 - 07.2023
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
  • Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
  • Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
  • Documented notes during patient visits.
  • Measured patient spirometry.

Clinical Assistant Medical Assistant

Franklin Primary Health Care
07.2010 - 01.2023
  • Used software to process patient payments and update accounts
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions
  • Assisted with technical treatments and entered information in patient records and charts
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions
  • Performed front desk duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients and ordering supplies
  • Tracked and managed inventory for exam rooms and maintained vaccine and expiration logs
  • Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines
  • Recorded vital signs and medical history for patients each
  • Cleaned, restocked and prepared exam rooms and medical equipment
  • Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating patient status to fellow caregivers
  • Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues
  • Assisted patients in preparation for examinations, assessing and recording vital signs
  • Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including but not limited to EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests
  • Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments
  • Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process
  • Reduced patient wait time
  • Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person

Medical Assistant

Mobile Infirmary Hospital
06.2007 - 07.2010
  • Positioned patients for optimal comfort before procedures
  • Completed basic physical assessments of patients to provide optimal care
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person
  • Transmitted physician's orders to patients, counseling on execution and addressing follow-up questions
  • Performed front desk duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients and ordering supplies
  • Monitored medical supply levels to confirm sufficient stock, promptly placing replenishment orders before depletion
  • Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating patient status to fellow caregivers
  • Answered appointment calls
  • Completed clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines
  • Assisted patients in preparation for examinations, assessing and recording vital signs
  • Maintained clean and organized work area with adequate supplies and reagents
  • Maintained working condition of equipment by closely following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance and calling for repairs
  • Tracked and managed inventory for exam rooms and maintained vaccine and expiration logs
  • Sterilized medical instruments as needed
  • Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit
  • Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions
  • Prepared patients for examinations, taking vital signs and updating medical histories

Education

Medical Assisant -

Remington College
Mobile
05.2007

Skills

  • Patient skin and nail care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • STD counseling
  • Proper sterilization techniques
  • Respiratory equipment training
  • Pulmonary function tests (PFTs)
  • First aid
  • Buffers and Plates
  • Sterile Procedures and Techniques
  • Feeding Assistance Expertise
  • Emptying Catheter Bags
  • Family Education
  • General Housekeeping Abilities
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Patient-Handling Equipment
  • Simple Dressings
  • Customer Service
  • Completing Insurance Forms
  • Medical Procedures Understanding
  • STD Counseling
  • EKG Set Up and Monitoring
  • Communicating with Patient Families
  • Wound Care and Irrigation
  • Injury Treatment
  • Electronic Medical Record
  • Assisting with Physical Exams
  • Stocking Supplies
  • Documentation Procedures Expertise
  • Specimen Collection
  • Patient Assessments
  • EMR Systems
  • Treatment Room Preparation
  • Patient Management
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Monitoring Patient Progress
  • Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
  • Using Scales
  • Ambulating and Repositioning Patients
  • Case Management
  • Charting Expertise
  • Grooming and Bathing Assistance
  • First Aid
  • Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)
  • Needs Assessment
  • Knowledge of EKG Rhythm Interpretation
  • Suctioning
  • Medical Terminology
  • Medications Familiarity
  • Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
  • Medical Records Management

Certification

  • RMA - Registered Medical Assistant

Timeline

Register medical assistant

Mobile County Health department
01.2024 - Current

Medical Assistant

Medical Solutions Staffing
10.2021 - 07.2023

Clinical Assistant Medical Assistant

Franklin Primary Health Care
07.2010 - 01.2023

Medical Assistant

Mobile Infirmary Hospital
06.2007 - 07.2010

Medical Assisant -

Remington College

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