Jo'Neka Merritt **** Walker Rd ( Shreveport, LA **118 (
318-***-**** ( ****************@*****.***
Certified Medical Assistant
CMA with experience in a multiphysician family medical practice and additional
healthcare experience. Known for dedication to providing premium patient care.
Skills include:
- Medical Office Management
- Medical Records Management
- Data Entry
- Taking Patient Vitals
- Blood Draws
- Injections
- Patient Scheduling
- Ancillary Testing
- Patient Education
- HIPAA & JCAHO Knowledge
Education
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), 2007-Present
Certified in First Aid & CPR, 2007-Present
High School Diploma, ATHENS HIGH SCHOOL, Athens, LA, 71003
Professional Experience
THE FAMILY DOCTORS PRACTICE, Shreveport, LA
Certified Medical Assistant, 2008-Present
Serve as a key member of interdisciplinary healthcare team for a busy
family medical practice. Assist seven MDs as well as PA and ensuring
optimal patient care and smooth daily functioning of office. Key Results:
. Consistently praised for efficient handling of administrative duties
(e.g., answering phones, scheduling appointments, maintaining medical
records, and patient processing) that allowed
doctors to focus on the health concerns of their patients.
. Demonstrated proficiency in taking patient medical histories and vital
signs, as well as in performing injections and various diagnostic
procedures and ancillary tests.
. Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance, exam rooms and
equipment.
. Helped implement practice's quality assurance and control program.
Efforts ensured compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations; improved
patient care/satisfaction.
. Reacted calmly and effectively in emergency situations, and added the
personal, caring touch that immediately put patients at ease.
REGIONAL UROLOGY, Shreveport, LA
Certified Medical Assistant, 2006-2007
Bladder treatments (e.g., BCG, and KCL), removed/placed catheter, assist
the physician with patient care after prostate removal, training patient to
use in/out catheter, prostate cancer injections (e.g. Lupron and
Eligard),vitals
Ann continues to be a vital member of our healthcare team...possesses
exceptional patient-care skills...strong command of basic medical
procedures and terminology...well-organized and efficient...her cost-saving
efforts have saved the practice thousands of dollars annually...one of the
finest medical assistants I have worked with throughout my 18-year career
as a physician - R. Rhasad, MD, ABC Family Medical Practice