Ty'Najah Banks
Gonzales,LA
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant skilled with technical, clerical and patient support. Strong interpersonal communication with talent effectively dealing with patients and staff alike. Detailed understanding of medical sector and regulatory obligations concerning it.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Baton Rouge general mid city
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2023 - Current
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Contributed to office operations by triaging patients by severity of medical complaint.
- Completed basic physical assessments of clinic patients to provide optimal care.
- Collected forms, copied insurance cards and coordinated patient information for billing and insurance processing.
- Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
- Provided support to patients by helping them fill out forms and answering their questions about health care services.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Obtained insurance authorizations for prescribed medications or treatments for patients in need of financial assistance programs.
- Administered injections under the direction of a physician or nurse practitioner.
DSW (Direct Service Worker)
Chambers quality home care llc
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2023 - Current
- Care taker, Assistant daily living, Helping patients with medication
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Cultivated relationships with residents to support happiness and emotional well-being.
Externship medical assistant/ internal medicine (extern site)
Baton Rouge Clinic AMC
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Taking vitals, EMR, Urinalysis, Venipuncture
Cashier/ Digital Shopper
Walmart
GONZALES
11.2020 - 01.2023
- Customer service, Stocking, Multitasking, Fast paced
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
Education
Certificate of Medical Assistant -
Fortis College
Baton Rouge, LA03-2023
High School Diploma -
East Ascension High School
Gonzales, LA05-2022
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- HIPAA Compliance
- Specimens collection and processing
- Patient Assessments
- Patient documentation
- Patient Scheduling
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Data Entry
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Clinical Documentation
- Multitasking and Organization
- Patient Needs Assessment and Referral
- Calm and Effective Under Pressure
- Patient Education
- Providing Information
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Baton Rouge general mid city
04.2023 - Current
DSW (Direct Service Worker)
Chambers quality home care llc
01.2023 - Current
Externship medical assistant/ internal medicine (extern site)
Baton Rouge Clinic AMC
01.2023 - 01.2023
Cashier/ Digital Shopper
Walmart
11.2020 - 01.2023
Certificate of Medical Assistant -
Fortis College
High School Diploma -
East Ascension High School