Tyris Hunter
Charleston,SC
Summary
To provide high-quality patient care, by acquiring a Medical Assistant/Surgical Technician position, in a diversified, professional environment, that allows potential for growth & stability, and in which I can best utilize my experience, skills, and education.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician -Orthopedic
MUSC
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted patient with daily tasks.
- Monitored patient vitals.
- Keep patient room tidy and sanitized.
- Provide appropriate emotional support.
- Performed bladder scan, EKG, and intermittent categorization.
Medical Assistant- OB/GYN,Pulmonary, GI Surgery, Cardiology, and Orthopedic
MUSC
07.2021 - Current
- Prepared procedure rooms for IUD, Leep, and Colposcopy.
- Sterilizes supplies and check for adequate stock.
- Maintained sterile field and prevent infection.
- Conducted 20-100 preliminary evaluation per day including measuring weight, temperature, blood pressure and documented results with accuracy.
- Updated physical records and digital files to maintain current and compliant documentation.
- Performed six minutes walk and O2 titration when needed.
- Effectively managed patient flow for a team of 5 physicians, reducing wait times by 15% through strategic appointment scheduling.
- Assisted with an average of 10 minor surgical procedures per week.
Medical Screener
Octapharma Plasma
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Obtain donors vitals.
- Check donor’s hematocrit and protein levels.
- Assisted new donors with registration.
Medical Assistant- Family practice
East Cooper Coastal Family Physicians
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted with minor surgery such as cyst/mole removal.
- Ordered labs and performed venipuncture.
- Refilled patients’ prescription upon PA request.
Medical Assistant-Ob/Gyn
Fetter Healthcare Network
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Prepared patients for minor procedure such as IUD insertion and birth control implants.
- Set up patients for mammogram and colonoscopy referrals as needed.
- Performed routine laboratory test and provide results.
Education
Medical Assistant-RMA - 225243
Everest Institute
Norcross, GA01.2008
Skills
- Advanced knowledge of computer skills
- Blood glucose testing
- Patient observation
- CPR certification
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic life support
- Infection control standards
- Catheter care
- Infection control
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Patient positioning
- Patient education
- Emotional support
- Sterilization techniques
- IV insertion
- Team collaboration
- Specimen collection
- Adaptable
- Patient services
- Active listening
- Compassionate care
- Patient assistance
- Patient mobility training
- Basic nursing care
- Vitals documentation
- Restocking supplies
- Oxygen therapy
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient-focused care
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Patient Care Technician -Orthopedic
MUSC
11.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant- OB/GYN,Pulmonary, GI Surgery, Cardiology, and Orthopedic
MUSC
07.2021 - Current
Medical Screener
Octapharma Plasma
12.2020 - 07.2021
Medical Assistant- Family practice
East Cooper Coastal Family Physicians
09.2020 - 05.2021
Medical Assistant-Ob/Gyn
Fetter Healthcare Network
06.2019 - 08.2020
Medical Assistant-RMA - 225243
Everest Institute