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Zariah Hawkins

Summary

Personable and compassionate candidate with strong communication skills and dedication to patient care, detail-oriented Certified Medical Assistant with 2 years of experience supporting physicians and patients across OB/GYN, Family Medicine, Psychiatry, and Infectious Disease specialties. Adept in patient care, administrative tasks, electronic health records, and multidisciplinary team collaboration. Known for maintaining professionalism, patient confidentiality, and efficiency in fast-paced clinical environments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant

Access Community Health
10.2024 - Current

Medical Assistant Experience

  • OB/GYN: Roomed patients for prenatal, gynecological, and postpartum visits; collected vitals, histories, and assisted with exams/procedures.
  • Family Practice: Roomed patients of all ages for preventive, chronic, and acute care; supported diagnostic tests, specimen collection, and immunizations.
  • Infectious Disease: Roomed patients, obtained vitals/histories, and assisted with specimen collection, wound care, and infusion therapy coordination.
  • Psychiatry: Roomed patients for evaluations and follow-ups; recorded vitals and psychosocial updates; maintained a supportive environment to build trust.
  • Room and prepare an average of 25+ patients per day for exams and procedures
  • Maintain accurate EHR documentation in compliance with HIPAA standards
  • Support front office with scheduling and patient follow-up
  • Coordinated patient referrals by printing, scheduling, and faxing orders; ensured timely communication between patients, providers, and specialists.
  • Maintain clean and stocked exam rooms.

Medical Assistant

Women's Group of Northwestern
10.2023 - 09.2024
  • Greet and room an average of 30 patients daily, ensuring privacy and comfort during sensitive OB/GYN visits
  • Collect and record vital signs, medical histories, menstrual and pregnancy information into EMR (e.g., Athenahealth)
  • Assist providers with Pap smears, pelvic exams, colonoscopies, IUD insertions/removals, endometrial biopsies, and prenatal visits
  • Perform urine pregnancy tests, STI testing, and send out lab specimens in compliance with CLIA regulations
  • Educate patients on birth control methods, prenatal care, postnatal follow-ups, and menstrual health under physician guidance
  • Coordinate patient scheduling for ultrasounds, mammograms, and surgical procedures
  • Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms and sterilize instruments following OSHA and infection control standards
  • Provide compassionate support for patients dealing with infertility, high-risk pregnancies, or pregnancy loss

Personal Shopper

Walmart
04.2022 - 08.2023

Personal Shopper

  • Accurately picked, packed, and prepared customer online orders for pickup and delivery.
  • Provided excellent customer service by assisting with order questions and substitutions.
  • Maintained inventory accuracy and ensured timely, efficient order fulfillment.
  • Followed safety and quality standards while handling perishable and non-perishable items

Education

Medical Assistant Diploma / Certificate - Medical Assisting

Lincoln Tech
Melrose Park, IL
07.2023

High School Diploma -

Proviso East
Maywood, IL
05-2019

Skills

  • Vital signs
  • Customer service
  • EMR/EHR systems (eg, Epic, Athenahealth)
  • Specimen collection and lab processing
  • Vaccine administration & medication injections
  • Pap smears & prenatal visit assistance (OB/GYN)
  • Behavioral health screening & patient support (Psychiatry)
  • Infection control protocols (Infectious Diseases)
  • Patient education and discharge instructions
  • Fax and mailing referrals

Certification

  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – AMT 5/2024 – 6/2027
  • CPR/BLS Certified – 7/2024 – 7/2026

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Access Community Health
10.2024 - Current

Medical Assistant

Women's Group of Northwestern
10.2023 - 09.2024

Personal Shopper

Walmart
04.2022 - 08.2023

Medical Assistant Diploma / Certificate - Medical Assisting

Lincoln Tech

High School Diploma -

Proviso East