Makayla Dixon
Waldorf
Summary
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant committed to patient advocacy and collaboration with medical staff to improve patient communications. Outstanding multitasker and team player proficient in medical software and EMR system operations. Well-versed in charting patients, taking vitals and assessing patients. Commended for going above and beyond requirements. Excellent scientific and medical terminology acumen.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant / Patient Service Representative
CRH Healthcare
Tallahassee, FL , Fort Washington, MD
02.2024 - Current
- Triage patients by documenting the patients vital signs, history of present illness, health history, and family history to prepare for provider examinations
- Assist with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens, performing point of care testing, venipuncture, 12- lead EKGs, and administering intradermal and intramuscular injections
- Collect specimens
- Called patients back after reviewing results to inform them of results
- Assist with patient check-in and registration
- Review patients insurance and collect co-pays or other balances prior to the visit
- Supervised and instructed student externs during their clinical externships
- Covering topics including but not limited to venipuncture, injections, and collecting vitals
Certified Medical Assistant
Tallahassee Memorial Health Care, Center for pain Management
Tallahassee, FL
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Aided nurses in post-operative care, including measuring vital signs and removing patients IVs
- Checked patients medical history to assemble patient charts prior to procedure
- Stocked and prepared the pre operative area, post operative area, and sub-sterile area
- Assisted patients to the car after procedure
Community outreach coordinator
Planned Parenthood, FAMU Generation Action
Tallahassee, FL
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Built community-based volunteer recruitment networks based on relationships with civic-minded groups
- Planned and hosted events on campus to promote a better understanding of contraception, safe sex, and reproductive justice
- Attended conferences
Medical Assistant Extern
Patients First Urgent Care
Tallahassee, FL
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic environment
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
- Performed point of care testing, venipuncture, 12- lead EKG readings, and intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections
- Explained procedures to patients to aid in patient education
Volunteer Worker
Big Bend Cares
Tallahassee, FL
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Worked as a Front Desk Service Representative that greeted clients, answered questions, and assisted case workers with requests for clients
Sales Associate/Cashier
BEAUTY MAX
Waldorf, MD
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products
Sales Associate
HomeGoods
Waldorf, MD
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise
Education
B. S. - Biology, Pre- Medicine
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL12.2023
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - Clinical Assisting
Health Science Consulting
Tallahassee, FL12-2022
Howard University Pre-Health Scholar -
Howard University
Washington, DC05.2022
High School Diploma -
Bishop McNamara High School
Forestville, MD05.2019
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Patient monitoring
- Medication administration
- Intramuscular injections
- Venipuncture
- Time Management
- EMR Systems
- Patient scheduling
- Specimens collection and processing
- Team collaboration
Certification
- BLS Certified
- Breath Alcohol Technician
- Department of Transmission Certified
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Awards
Girl Scouts Gold Award
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant / Patient Service Representative
CRH Healthcare
02.2024 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Tallahassee Memorial Health Care, Center for pain Management
05.2023 - 02.2024
Community outreach coordinator
Planned Parenthood, FAMU Generation Action
08.2022 - 05.2023
Medical Assistant Extern
Patients First Urgent Care
08.2022 - 12.2022
Volunteer Worker
Big Bend Cares
02.2022 - 04.2022
Sales Associate/Cashier
BEAUTY MAX
06.2021 - 12.2021
Sales Associate
HomeGoods
05.2021 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Bishop McNamara High School
B. S. - Biology, Pre- Medicine
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - Clinical Assisting
Health Science Consulting
Howard University Pre-Health Scholar -
Howard University