Yanci Rikard
Sweetwater,TN
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant experienced in supporting physicians and enhancing patient care. Skilled in recording vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and maintaining accurate medical records. Improved patient satisfaction through effective communication and streamlined clinical processes for efficient patient flow.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Sweetwater Hospital Association
Sweetwater, Tn
04.2013 - Current
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Administered medications and vaccinations as directed by physicians.
- Assisted healthcare professionals with patient examinations and procedures.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Coordinated patient appointments and follow-up care schedules to optimize healthcare delivery.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Communicated patient concerns, condition updates, and refill requests to physicians to support timely treatment.
- Conducted patient interviews to verify information, document medical history, and clarify purpose of visit.
- Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens and pregnancy tests.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Cleveland State Community College
Cleveland, TN 08.2011 - 05.2013
Sweetwater High School
Sweetwater, TNSkills
- medication administration
- injection administration
- specimen collection
- patient assessments
- vital signs assessment
- blood pressure measurement
- vital sign monitoring
- clinical documentation
- patient documentation
- electronic health records
- patient scheduling
- office procedures
- time management
- attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Basic life support certification
- team collaboration
- patient triage
- Patient documentation
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Sweetwater Hospital Association
04.2013 - Current
Associate of Applied Science -
Cleveland State Community College
08.2011 - 05.2013
Sweetwater High School