Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
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Veronica Presley

Chicago,IL

Summary

Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment. Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 4 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills. Experienced Medical Assistant with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Medical Assistant

Northwester Medicine
Evanston, IL
07.2024 - Current
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Contributed to a welcoming atmosphere at the practice by greeting patients warmly upon arrival, checking them in efficiently, and answering any questions they had about their visit or overall healthcare needs.
  • Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.

Certified Medical Assistant

Cross Country Staffing
Naperville, IL
01.2022 - 07.2024
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
  • Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.

Medical Assistant

Edward Elmhurst
Chicago, IL
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Measured patient pulse oximetry
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight
  • Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation
  • Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
  • Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments

Medical Assistant

Cook County Health
Chicago, IL
10.2020 - 01.2022
  • Measured patient pulse oximetry
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff
  • Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments

Medical Assistant

UIHEALTH
Chicago, IL
04.2018 - 10.2020
  • Measured patient pulse oximetry
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
  • Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments

Education

High School Diploma -

No Degree - COLLEGE CREDIT

MALCOLM X COLLEGE
02.2018

Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting

LINCOLN TECH COLLEGE
Mose, W North Ave
06.2008

Skills

  • EMR Systems
  • Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)
  • Advanced Anatomy Knowledge
  • Sterile Procedures and Techniques
  • Customer Service
  • Charting Expertise
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Electronic Medical Record
  • OB/GYN Procedures
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • First Aid
  • Medical Terminology
  • Patient Assessments
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient toileting
  • Medical Assistant
  • Medical terminology
  • Specimens collection and processing
  • Patient scheduling
  • Clinical documentation
  • Patient care

Certification

CMA, Certified Medical Assistant

Accomplishments

  • Recognized for outstanding dedication to patient care.
  • Recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty.

Timeline

Certified Medical Assistant

Northwester Medicine
07.2024 - Current

Certified Medical Assistant

Cross Country Staffing
01.2022 - 07.2024

Medical Assistant

Edward Elmhurst
01.2022 - 01.2023

Medical Assistant

Cook County Health
10.2020 - 01.2022

Medical Assistant

UIHEALTH
04.2018 - 10.2020

High School Diploma -

No Degree - COLLEGE CREDIT

MALCOLM X COLLEGE

Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting

LINCOLN TECH COLLEGE
Veronica Presley