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Professional Summary

Highly motivated and committed Certified Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Strong ability to multitask and prioritize workloads with little or no supervision. Detail oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team building skills to deadline-driven environment.

Skills
  • Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
  • Patient Care
  • Scheduling
  • Venipuncture
  • Phlebotomy
  • Allergy Management
  • Postoperative Care
  • Electronic health records
  • Medical Records Management
  • Patient Assessments
  • Simple dressings
  • Monitoring patient progress
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Ambulating and repositioning patients
  • Patient-focused care
  • Chronic disease management
  • Adaptable
  • Patient bathing
  • CPR
  • Compassionate
  • Patient Management
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Tube feedings and medications familiarity
  • Point of care testing
  • Assisting with physical exams
  • Efficient and reliable team player
  • Using a centrifuge
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Trustworthy companion
  • Prioritizing stat orders
Education
Carrington CollegeCity01/2017Certified Medical Assistant
Spokane Falls Community CollegeCity, State12/2012Associate Degree:Education
Certifications
  • Certified Medical Assistant, MultiCare - 2017
  • Home Care Assistant, 2014
Work History
Company Name - Certified Medical Assistant
City, State04/2017 - Current
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
  • Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for 25 patients every day.
  • Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
  • Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
  • Performed or scheduled preventive maintenance on equipment to promote longevity of use, troubleshooting technical issues and coordinating repairs.
  • Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Explained procedures topatients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
  • Measured patient spirometry.
  • Collected all pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
  • Attended required training, education and meetings.
  • Monitored Point of Care test accuracy using quality controls.
  • Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to the provider.
  • Submitted prescriptions to pharmacy via phone, fax or web.
  • Participated in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
  • Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Welcomed patients and inquired about wellbeing since last treatment.
  • Offered age-appropriate patient care before, during and after exams.
  • Assisted physicians in follow-through of care.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Measured patient pulse oximetry.
Company Name - Security Officer
City, State03/2015 - 05/2017
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Contacted law enforcement in case of unauthorized persons, documents and materials.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
  • Conducted hourly patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
Company Name - Patient Care Coordinator
City, State01/2014 - 04/2016
  • Determined need for special assessment activities for complex cases, effectively handling care plans.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and all doctor's appointments.
  • Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
  • Coordinated scheduling for over 100 clients.
  • Completed payroll for caregivers.
  • Assessed caregiver logs for completion of ADL's and submitted them to insurance for reimbursement.
  • Completed marketing events to promote new referrals.
  • Referral intake and assessment scheduling.
  • Completing assessments and coordinating start of care.
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Carrington College
  • Spokane Falls Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Certified Medical Assistant
  • Security Officer
  • Patient Care Coordinator

Degrees

  • Certified Medical Assistant
    Associate Degree : Education

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