Zharia Holifield
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Detail-oriented Medical Assistant skilled in managing patient flow and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Proven ability to optimize clinic operations through effective scheduling and thorough clinical documentation, enhancing overall patient care.
Dedicated Medical Assistant with expertise in patient scheduling, clinical documentation, and phlebotomy. Committed to providing compassionate care and enhancing clinic efficiency.
Compassionate and reliable Medical Assistant with strong skills in patient intake and EHR management. Experienced in direct patient care and known for attention to detail, contributing to improved clinic efficiency and patient safety.
Personable and compassionate candidate with strong communication skills and dedication to patient care. Understanding of medical terminology and proficiency with electronic health records enhances ability to support healthcare teams. Focused on providing quality patient experiences and contributing to efficient clinical operations.g
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
AFC Urgent Care
Birmingham, AL
01.2025 - 07.2026
- Administered medications and vaccines, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Managed appointment scheduling and patient flow, enhancing clinic efficiency.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests, processing specimens promptly for analysis.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by thoroughly documenting patient information and updating electronic health records.
- Optimized inventory management, ordering supplies as needed while minimizing waste and adhering to budget constraints.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
Medical Assistant
Urology of Alabama
Birmingham Al
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted medical staff with patient examinations and procedures, ensuring a smooth workflow.
- Conducted patient intake, including gathering medical histories and vital signs accurately.
- Managed appointment scheduling and follow-ups to optimize clinic operations.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and preventive care practices effectively.
- Supported electronic health record (EHR) management for precise patient documentation.
- Improved clinical workflow with introduction of electronic health records system.
- Contributed to clean and safe clinic environment by adhering to sanitation protocols.
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, ensuring sterile environment and patient comfort.
- Conducted patient follow-up calls to monitor treatment progress and answer any questions.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodlawn High Schools
Birmingham, AL06.2023
Nha Certification -
Fortis College
Birmingham 12.2024
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient scheduling
- Customer service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Medical terminology
- Vital sign monitoring
- EMR / EHR
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient-focused care
- Data entry
- Phlebotomy
- Reliable team player
- Procedure assistance
- Electronic health records
- Compassionate
- CPR
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Immunization administration
- Specimens collection and processing
- Medical procedures
- Laboratory specimen collection
- Professionalism and ethics
- Insurance verification
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Medical records management
- Sterilization techniques
- First aid
- Inventory and supply management
- Medical terminology in [languages]
- Valid [state] driver's license
- Indirect patient care
- pH testing
- Orthopedic splints
- Respiratory therapy functions
- Specimen labeling
- Emergency room procedures
Accomplishments
- Recognized for outstanding dedication to patient care.
- Recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty.
- Completed [Number] clinical hours in diagnostic and portable X-rays.
- Mentored junior staff on new radiological equipment operation.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Timeline
Medical Assistant
AFC Urgent Care
01.2025 - 07.2026
Medical Assistant
Urology of Alabama
04.2024 - 01.2025
Nha Certification -
Fortis College
High School Diploma -
Woodlawn High Schools