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Tranajah Mercer

Nazareth,PA

Summary

Experienced medical assistant with more than 3 years of experience working in an outpatient setting with a focus on routine patient care. Assisted in various medical procedures, including taking vital signs, performing lab tests, administering medications, and assisting physicians during exams. Developed strong communication skills by interacting with patients from diverse backgrounds, ensuring their comfort and addressing any concerns. Adept in managing medical office operations, overseeing patient scheduling, updating patient records, and coordinating insurance billing. Proficient in using medical software applications for appointment scheduling, billing, and electronic charting. Skilled in multitasking and prioritizing tasks to ensure a streamlined workflow and exceptional patient experience.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Lehigh Valley Health Network: Obstetrics & Genecology
Allentown, PA
10.2021 - Current
  • Assisting physicians with medical exams, including collecting lab samples and vital
  • Scheduling patient appointments for a high volume obstetrics & gynecology office
  • Maintained exam rooms in accordance with OSHA standards for health and safety, sanitized exam instruments
  • Collected patient insurance information and authorized services, providing information about co-pays and general costs to new patients
  • Obtain patient vitals including blood pressure, temperature, and diagnostic information with empathy and compassion
  • Collected lab samples of blood and urine as ordered and submitted labeled samples for testing
  • Ability to accept and adapt to constant change within a healthcare setting
  • Ability to take initiative and function independently as well as collaboratively

Dietary Aide

Gracedale Nursing Home
Nazareth, PA
08.2019 - 09.2021
  • Compiled weekly inventories of patient food items, stock-keeping units, menu items, and nutritional information
  • Perform meal preparation, organize dining rooms, and evaluate dietary needs for residents, including food allergies
  • Ensure compliance with food safety protocols and food handling techniques to prevent contamination and waste
  • Perform cleaning and sanitation activities for dining rooms, tables, refrigerators, and kitchen equipment
  • [Prepared and served meals to 500+ residents in an assisted living facility] with compassion, empathy, and understanding

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing

Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA
08-2025

Centering Facilitation Workshop -

Centering Healthcare Institute
Allentown, PA
03.2023

Medical Assisting -

Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA
08.2021

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Patient monitoring
  • Documentation review
  • Computer literacy
  • Phlebotomy
  • Medication administration
  • Vital signs
  • Emr systems
  • Medical terminology
  • Microsoft office
  • Time management
  • Customer service
  • Clerical experience
  • Check-in coordination
  • Medical office administration

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Lehigh Valley Health Network: Obstetrics & Genecology
10.2021 - Current

Dietary Aide

Gracedale Nursing Home
08.2019 - 09.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing

Northampton Community College

Centering Facilitation Workshop -

Centering Healthcare Institute

Medical Assisting -

Northampton Community College
Tranajah Mercer