Vanessa Okah
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grit Guide
UMBC Undergraduate Admissions- Gina Ralston
Baltimore , MD
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Answered questions from visitors regarding admission prices, hours, events.
- Led guided tours and informational talks for large groups to showcase attractions and highlights.
- stuffed folders with the necessary information for upcoming tour events
- Displayed strong public speaking and communication skills to facilitate high quality guest tours.
Dental Assistant Intern
My Kids Dental Center- Dr. Sacha Walters Cargill
Silver Spring , MD
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
Certified Medical Assistant
Holy Cross Hospital- Sarah Walker
Silver Spring , MD
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Administered influenza shots to patients
- Shadowed doctors and nurses
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Answered patient calls promptly and directed inquiries to the appropriate department when needed.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD06-2027
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
Silver Spring, MD06-2023
Skills
- Patient care and education
- Record-keeping
- Critical thinking
- Quick problem solver
Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Accomplishments
- Honor Rolls from 2019- current
Timeline
Grit Guide
UMBC Undergraduate Admissions- Gina Ralston
12.2023 - 05.2024
Dental Assistant Intern
My Kids Dental Center- Dr. Sacha Walters Cargill
01.2023 - 07.2023
Certified Medical Assistant
Holy Cross Hospital- Sarah Walker
08.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Maryland - College Park
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
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