Tricia Adams
Ada County Sheriff's Office
Meridian,ID
1
Certification
34
years of professional experience
Dedicated Medical Assistant skilled in patient examination support, medication administration, and effective communication. Committed to providing compassionate care and ensuring patient safety.
Work History
Medical Assistant
4 Years- Supported healthcare providers during patient exams and procedures.
- Updated patient charts accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Prepared patients for diagnostic testing and assisted during imaging procedures.
- Administered medications to patients during treatment. and observed patient reactions throughout treatment.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to provide medical support in various situations.
- Administered injections, medications, and treatments per physician instructions.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry tests, audiograms, and other diagnostic tests per physician request.
- Sorted and organized patient charts to enhance workflow., documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
Medical Assistant
4 Years 5 Months- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and maintained a sterile environment.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Medical Assistant
8 Years 7 Months- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Prepared patients for medical tests and assisted with diagnostic imaging.
- Coordinated appointments and managed scheduling for healthcare services.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
2 Years- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Repositioned residents to promote comfort and prevent skin issues.
- Maintained clean, safe rooms and shared care areas.
Education
Medical Assistant
High School Diploma
Skills
Patient examination support
Medication administration
Patient care coordination
Team collaboration
Effective communication
Attention to detail
Compassionate caregiver
Certified in basic life support (BLS)
Phlebotomy
Immunization administration
Professionalism and ethics
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant
- AHA Certified BLS/ CPR
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Ada County Sheriff's Office
10.2022 - CurrentRead More
Medical Assistant
Saint Alphonsus Meridian Health Plaza
05.2018 - 10.2022Read More
Medical Assistant
Thornton Medical Center
03.2010 - 10.2018Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rocky Mtn Care
06.1992 - 06.1994Read More
Salt Lake Community College
Medical Assistant
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Cyprus High School
High School Diploma
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