Yolanda Kearse
Aiken,SC
Summary
Customer service oriented professional with strong leadership skills; facilitates efficient workflows and communicates effectively with co-workers, patients, and staff. Follows policies, procedures, and guidelines to assure consistent quality. Maintains and ensures patient privacy and confidentiality. Possesses 15 years of medical experience. Possesses strong leadership skills with an ability to build trust and loyalty within the team dynamic. Greenway EMR, Cerner, Athena, Aesthetics, and Microsoft Word. 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. Experienced Medical Assistant with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality.
Registered medical professional, skilled in patient care, clinical procedures, and medical documentation. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability in fast-paced healthcare environments. Proficient in phlebotomy, EKGs, administering medications, and patient education. Known for reliability, compassion, and effective communication skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Medical Assistant
Center for Primary Care
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Strengthened patient-provider relationships through compassionate communication and attentive listening skills.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Registered Medical Assistant
Beach Medical Wellness
10.2021 - 06.2024
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Completed thorough chart reviews to ensure proper documentation of all pertinent medical information.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Prepared examination rooms with necessary tools and instruments prior to each appointment, enabling smooth transitions between patients.
- Assisted physicians with various medical procedures, ensuring accurate results and timely treatment.
- Contributed to successful health outcomes by effectively communicating between patients and providers about treatments, medications, or follow-up instructions.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Supported diagnostic processes with proficient collection of specimen samples for laboratory testing purposes.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Registered Medical Assistant
Rural Health Services
04.2021 - 11.2023
- Prescreening patients for providers
- Sending and receiving referrals and orders
- Answering and returning patient calls
- Scheduling Zoom/Skype meeting
- Provide administrative support to training team
- Executing basic concepts, principles and techniques for ISCD training
- Calling /faxing medications to pharmacy.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
Registered Medical Assistant
The Neuroscience Center at Aiken Regional
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Triage patients/Intake
- Refilling prescriptions
- Scheduling appointments
- Prior Authorizations/Approvals
- Administrative support to CMO
- Executing basic concepts, principles and technique for Athena
- Answering and returning patient calls
- Supervising team of 10 medical assistants.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Registered Medical Assistant
Aiken Regional Medical Center
11.2016 - 03.2021
- Work in surgery unit
- Assist doctors and nurses in surgery room
- Transport patients before and after surgery
- Pull instruments for surgery cases
- Serve as Unit Clerk, answering phones and scheduling appointments
- Consult with patients and complete doctors' orders.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Supported needs of 30+ residents under long-term care.
Referral Specialist/Billing
Aiken Pulmonary Associates
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Processing ingoing/outgoing referrals
- Prior Authorizations for procedures
- Process EOB's
- Web-based course development
- Training for Zoom/Skype meetings.
- Answered phone calls and messages for 8 physician per medical facility, scheduling appointments, and handling patient inquiries.
Registered Medical Assistant
Home Health Services
12.2016 - 05.2019
- Bathing patients
- Prepare meals.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Registered Medical Assistant
Anchor Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center Of Aiken
09.2016 - 10.2018
- Assist patients recovering from rehabilitation injuries
- Provide help with bathing, clothing, and feeding patients
- Chart conditions and progress and administer medications.
- Worked alongside certified nursing assistants to check vitals and tend to patient needs.
- Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor who contributed towards higher enrollment numbers via strategic marketing initiatives highlighting program successes.
- Participated in ongoing continuing education opportunities provided by Certified Nursing Assistant Trainee program in order to stay current on best practices within field.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay up-to-date on industry best practices and enhance skill set as Senior Certified Nursing Assistant.
- Mentored junior Certified Nursing Assistants, fostering teamwork and professional growth among colleagues.
Registered Medical Assistant
Palmetto Southern Hospital
06.2015 - 01.2016
- Provided nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures
- Ensured that residents and families received highest quality of service in caring and compassionate atmosphere, recognizing individual's needs and rights
- Maintained confidentiality of proprietary information.
Registered Medical Assistant
Pruitt Health of Bamberg
03.2014 - 05.2015
- Maintained accurate records of resident care, condition, progress, and concerns
- Responded appropriately to physical, emotional, and developmental needs of residents
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living
- Promoted positive relationships with patients, families, management, and staff
- Followed HIPAA regulations and used medical terminology effectively.
Education
Associate of Science Degree – Healthcare Management -
Ultimate Medical Academy
01.2019
Aiken Regional Hospital
01.2019
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
01.2014
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
01.2014
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
01.2014
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Immunization Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Laboratory Specimen Collection
- Phlebotomy Techniques
- Minor Surgical Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Medical Office Procedures
- Medical Coding
Certification
- RMA - Registered Medical Assistant
- CET - EKG Technician
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
Registered Medical Assistant
Center for Primary Care
06.2023 - Current
Registered Medical Assistant
Beach Medical Wellness
10.2021 - 06.2024
Registered Medical Assistant
Rural Health Services
04.2021 - 11.2023
Registered Medical Assistant
The Neuroscience Center at Aiken Regional
09.2019 - 04.2021
Referral Specialist/Billing
Aiken Pulmonary Associates
03.2019 - 09.2019
Registered Medical Assistant
Home Health Services
12.2016 - 05.2019
Registered Medical Assistant
Aiken Regional Medical Center
11.2016 - 03.2021
Registered Medical Assistant
Anchor Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center Of Aiken
09.2016 - 10.2018
Registered Medical Assistant
Palmetto Southern Hospital
06.2015 - 01.2016
Registered Medical Assistant
Pruitt Health of Bamberg
03.2014 - 05.2015
Associate of Science Degree – Healthcare Management -
Ultimate Medical Academy
Aiken Regional Hospital
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
- RMA - Registered Medical Assistant
- CET - EKG Technician
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
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