Certified Clinical Medical Assistant with over seven years of healthcare experience specializing in pediatrics, geriatric, surgical and ambulatory clinics. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Professional and empathetic with excellent communication skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
University of Maryland Urgent Care
07.2024 - Current
Assist with DOT physicals, Sport Physical, and Pre-OP by obtaining EKGs, Audiometers, Snellen tests/vision, UDSs, and lab work
Prepare patients daily to undergo minimally invasive procedures (I&D), and assist with sterilizing or disinfecting instruments in the autoclave, setting up instrument trays, and preparing materials
Obtained specimens for laboratory testing COVID, influenza, strep, mononucleosis, glucose, and tuberculosis
Performed wound dressings, ear irrigation according to physician instructions
Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens, STD/STI, or pregnancy tests when necessary
Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly
Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues
Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency
Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of a supervising physician
Resource Nurse/Medical Assistant
Partner MD
02.2024 - 08.2024
Company Overview: Internal Medicine
Prepare patients for Annual physical, follow up and Pre-Op by reviewing medication, obtaining vital signs, performing EKGs, drawing complete labs
Conducts POC testing, such as EKGs, PFTs, Audiometers, Snellen tests/vision, hearing tests, UDSs, and phlebotomy
Performing rapid screening tests for COVID, influenza, strep, mono, glucose, and tuberculosis
Answer the multiline telephone system, greet patients, check patients in/out, communicate wait times and perform other front office duties
Processing of insurance claims, obtaining prior authorizations for imaging, prescription medication, or treatments prescribed by the physician team
Respected HIPAA privacy regulations when handling sensitive patient information, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations
Administered B12 and testosterone injections, influenza, TDAP, shingles vaccine and Insulin, nebulizer treatments
Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies
Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation
Calls in prescriptions refills to pharmacies after receiving a written order from the Physician or Nurse Practitioner, interactions with pharmacies are documented in the EMR
Maintains stock, inventory, expiration date, and supply order tracking
Properly prepare the waste for Stericycle pickup
Internal Medicine
Intake coordinator/Medical assistant - Temporary
Medmark Treatment Centers
11.2023 - 02.2024
Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Word and Excel for records, overseeing the accurate and confidential management of 400+ patient charts and updating reports on a daily basis
Obtain blood samples/phlebotomy, collect non-blood specimens such as urine, sputum, and perform basic laboratory tests such as blood glucose levels, collecting blood samples for laboratory testing
Obtaining temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and electrocardiograms under the supervision of a physician
Providing assistance to the Medical Director/Program Physician/Nurse Practitioner as necessary
Assist in the coordination of mailings, including sorting mail, preparing lab specimens for shipping via FedEx, and coordinating the delivery of packages and mailings
Coordinated the intake process for new clients, including scheduling initial assessments and providing necessary consent form and ROI
Provide counselors with lab results by organizing them into appropriate binders
Data entry of demographic information for new patients was done accurately into practice management software programs (SAMMS)
Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician
Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes
Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times
Intake Coordinator/Nursing Student
University of Maryland Medical Center Department of Corrections
03.2022 - 12.2023
Reviews the physical, psychological, dental and safety needs of inmates incarcerated providing experience in both adult and juvenile correctional facilities
Manages patient flow and performs associated technical skills including taking vital signs, performing EKGs, drawing complete labs and administering treatments such as injections and assisting providers with exams and procedures
Administration during the intake process prisoners per week to evaluate healthcare needs and placement of inmates due to medical, psych, safety, infectious disease, etc
Reviewing current medications to obtain orders from the on-call physician for medication approval while the patient is incarcerated
Collaborated with 20+ providers to ensure availability of appropriate programs and services to patients to obtain medical records and scheduling appointments for patients requiring treatment such as Primary Care, Cardiology, ENT, Endocrinology, Oncology, General surgery, Gastroenterology, Pulmonary and Oral Surgery
Contacted and rescheduled patients who missed or canceled appointments; documented reasons for no-shows, new appointments, follow-ups, and post-operative care
Medical Administrative Assistant/Phlebotomist
University Of Maryland Urology Sub Surgical Specialties
03.2020 - 03.2022
Coordinated with nurses to triage 50+ patients daily vital signs, drawing blood, preparing specimens for testing urine cultures, cytology, and prostate biopsies for later processing by the lab
Prior to the scheduled surgery, confirm that all preops, outside lab reports and imaging have been received and properly scanned into EPIC
Performs telephone duties throughout the day such as prescription call-in, retrieving messages from the voice mail, providing patients with education as directed by provider per office standards
Prepares exam rooms in the clinical area for patient care daily, including stocking of all necessary supplies
Assisted urologists by handling instruments and materials while utilizing sterile technique during minor procedures
Assisted in basic x-rays/Cystogram, BCG treatments, dipstick urinalysis, genital wart removals, cystoscopy, vasectomy and suture removals
Assist/perform with office based procedures (phlebotomy, bladder scan, urethral dilations, and catheterization) as requested
Triage patient calls for pharmacy requests, test results, medical questions and concerns as directed by the physician; documenting outcomes in EPIC
Adheres to and follows sterilization and disinfection practices throughout the facility including bio-hazardous waste policy and procedure for proper disposal of biomedical waste
Certified Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician/Medication technician
Ella Stewart Nursing agency
08.2017 - 01.2020
Preserve patient dignity and minimize discomfort while carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, emptying drainage bags and bathing
Assists patients with daily activities, including bathing, dressing, and eating
Complied with HIPAA standards in all patient documentation and interactions
Prevented bedsores in bedridden residents by repositioning and turning them on a regular basis
Assisted RNs in monitoring the health of patients by accurately measuring and recording vital signs
Commended for chart accuracy, effective team collaboration, patient relations, and consistent empathetic care delivery
Aided patients in self-administration of medications and monitored medication supplies