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CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Professional Summary
Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 15 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.
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Work History
Certified Medical Assistant, 06/2017 to Current
Common Spirit – Carrington , ND
Common Spirit – Carrington , ND
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assessed patient comfort related to cast and splints and assisted with comfort measures.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes and instructed patients on proper crutch and cane walking.
- Conducted telephone triage to patient, family and significant others using nursing judgment according to protocol.
Certified Medical Assistant, 03/2015 to 06/2017
Common Spirit – Fargo , ND
Common Spirit – Fargo , ND
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Conducted telephone triage to patient, family and significant others using nursing judgment according to protocol.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Updated patient charts using ECW with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Used critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
Certified Medical Assistant, 01/2012 to 07/2015
Common Spirit – Urbandale , IA
Common Spirit – Urbandale , IA
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Minimized surgical bleeding with skilled ligation and clamping of blood vessels.
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
- Gowned and gloved staff to help team prepare for surgeries.
- Quickly responded to emergency situations during procedures with life-saving aid.
- Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
- Sutured bolster bandages, excisions and full thickness skingrafts to MOHs sites.
Education
CMA: Medical AssistingMilan Institute - Nampa, ID - City
High School Diploma: 1999
Middleton High School - City, State
Middleton High School - City, State
Additional Information
Professional references:
Dr John Pearce: 208-283-0121
Maria Aguilar, CMA: 208-936-0056
Cassy Posely, LPN: 208-697-9426
Robin Choate, LPN: 208-250-4611
Personal references:
Mikka Casady: 208-891-3550
Jeff & Kim Eidimiller: 208-573-2984
Alan Dettman: 208-724-7616
Kala Davis: 208-871-3639
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School Attended
- Milan Institute - Nampa, ID
- Middleton High School
Job Titles Held:
- Certified Medical Assistant
Degrees
- CMA : Medical Assisting
High School Diploma : 1999
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