Takesha Gates
Grad Student
*** ** ****** *** #*** - Grain Valley, MO 64029
**********@*****.*** - 816-***-****
To obtain a position that will allow me to utilize my various skills that includes Medical, Administrative, Analytical
thinking along with organizational and communication skills. While furthering my education and growth within
an organization.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• More than five years of Medical Assistant experience.
• Ability to gather and analyze statistical data and generate reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to schedule appointments and maintain calendars.
• Great word processing and data entry skills.
• Planning, scheduling, written communication and customer service.
• XP Windows, Outlook, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Stand Attendant/Cashier (Seasonal)
Delaware North Companies (Busch) - St. Louis, MO - March 2007 to August 2013
Duties: Set up and prepare food stand with inventory, provide outstanding customer service, and maintain
clean environment
Optician/ Front Desk
Clarkson Eyecare - St. Louis, MO - January 2012 to April 2013
Duties: Carrying out Preliminary Testing Such as, Digital Retinal Photography, Auto Refraction, Visual
Field, GDX, Visual Acuity Tests, Preparing Rooms for different Procedures, Checking in the Patients,
Gathering Insurance Information, Authorizing Insurance, Creating Flow sheets and Answering Phones,
Ordering Contacts and making sure Patients Electronic Record is up to date.
Medical Assistant
MSN Health Network - St. Louis, MO - February 2011 to March 2011
Duties: Administered immunization in the Pediatrics department; Administered immunizations, took vital signs,
blood pressure in Adult Medicine department; Patient Registration Clerk, verify insurance and schedule
appointments for patients.
Care Partner/ Certified Nurse Assistant
St. Louis University Hospital - St. Louis, MO - September 2010 to December 2010
Duties: Assisted nursing staff with direct patient care, complete vital signs, collect laboratory specimen, assist
with rehabilitation, assist with personal hygiene, and provide quality care one patient at a time
Medical Assistant
People's Health Center - St. Louis, MO - May 2010 to June 2010
Externship completed 150 hours)
Duties: Prepared and organized examination rooms, utilized medical terminology orally and written,
accurately performed blood glucose using capillary puncture, accurately collected urine and blood specimen,
performed urinalysis, understanding of MSDs in a laboratory setting and OSHA, performed 12-lead EKG,
scheduled appointments, and accurately performed and recorded vital signs
Assistant Manager/Cashier
Western Oil Inc - St. Louis, MO - November 2003 to November 2005
Duties: Handled cashier duties, inventory control, ordered inventory, daily reports, and part of loss prevention
team
EDUCATION
MSOD in Organizational Development
Avila University - Kansas City, MO
2014 to 2015
Master's in Healthcare Administration
Lindenwood University - Saint Charles, MO
2012 to 2013
Bachelor of Arts in Management
Missouri College - St. Louis, MO
January 2012
Associates of Occupational in Occupational Studies
Missouri College - St. Louis, MO
October 2010
Medical Assistant
Missouri College - St. Louis, MO
June 2010