MELANI GARRISON, MA
*** ********* **. #*** *********, Tx- 75146
214-***-**** • *********@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Dedicated and patient-focused Medical Assistant with proven strengths in patient care, team work, and versatility.
Exceptional capacity to multi-task: manage numerous, often competing priorities with ease and foster the
provision of superior patient care.
Administrative experience including surgery scheduling, pre-op/pre-assessment scheduling, verification of
insurance /benefits, referrals, and education for a wide range of patients.
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; superior accuracy in patient history, charting, and other
documentation.
Exquisite bed-side manner, defined by an empathetic and compassionate nature.
Certifications and Trainings
Certifications:
• Medical Assisting (MA)
• Child Development Associate (CDA)
• First-Aid/CPR.
Trainings:
• Bone-density scanning and analyzation, training provided by HOLOGIC.
• X-ray safety/history of radiology, training provided by Methodist Hospital Systems.
• Essure preparation, set-up, and sterilization procedures, training provided by ESSURE.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
KESSLER WOMEN’S HEALTHCARE- DALLAS, TX
11/2008 RESENT
P
Medical Assistant, Obstetrics/Gynecology
Serve as nurse, assisting in gynecological/obstetric care. Basic responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Appointment scheduling, chart documentation, Phlebotomy, and prescription refills. Skilled in Greenway
Medical/Primesuite Software. Provide strong contributions as a team-player, assisting and providing coverage for fellow
colleagues/ nurses when needed. Exhibit motivation and dedication by providing the highest quality of care to each
patient. Highlights include:
• Experienced in DEXA scanning and report analyzation.
• Experienced in assisting with endometrial biopsies, colposcopies, insertion/removal of IUDs.
09/2005
ALPHA MEDICAL CENTER- DALLAS, TX 11/2006
Medical Assistant, Urgent Care Center/General Practitioner
Provided care for patients suffering from minor trauma, acute chest pain/respiratory complaints, and general
examinations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Acquired and recorded patient information. Patient triage.
Prepared patients for minor surgical and radiological procedures. Performed spirometry, echocardiography, and
phlebotomy.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Medical Assisting, MA, SANFORD BROWN INSTITUTE Dallas, Tx-
2005
Early Childhood Development Associate, CDA, EASTFIELD COLLEGE Mesquite, Tx- 2004