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Nerissa N. Kennedy, CMA (AAMA)

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Thomasville, North Carolina 27360

Home Phone 336-***-****

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging position as a CMA using clinical, administrative, and laboratory skills.

EDUCATION

Associate Degree in Applied Science in Medical Assisting

Guilford Technical Community College 1996-1998

Jamestown, North Carolina

EXPERIENCE

Wake Forest Baptist Health Urology (Surgery) Nov 2009 to May 2013

Winston Salem, North Carolina

Alliance Urology Specialists June 2006 to Nov 2009

Greensboro, North Carolina

CLINICAL

Assisting the physician with various in office procedures/minor surgeries : vasectomies, ureteral stent

placement/removal, urethral Botox injection, prostate biopsy, cystoscopy with barbotage/bladder biopsy with use

of Bovie cautery machine, pre/post-op surgical education to patients, administering injections, prepare trays and

autoclave surgical instruments. Manage infection control using aseptic techniques, sanitization, chemical

disinfection, surgical asepsis, and correctly handling biohazardous material. Procedural (surgical) team leader.

ADMINISTRATIVE

Scheduling appointments, includes that patients are scheduled appropriately for optimal service delivery, assisting

MD/case managers regarding insurance referrals and care plans, order pharmacy/medical supplies . EMR: EPIC

and ALLSCRIPTS

LABORATORY

Venipuncture, urinalysis, wound culture collection, micro urinalysis, HgbA1c

WORK HISTORY

Eagle Family Medicine @ Triad 2002-2006

Skills include:

Assisting with minor office procedures (colposcopy, vasectomy, I&D, mole removal)

CPE, school physicals, flu clinics

Pediatric/adult immunizations, venipuncture, HgbA1c & various other in house lab tests

Treatment of work related injuries, patient educator

Medical Assisting Externship Primecare of Kernersville

January 1998-May 1998 Kernersville, North Carolina

CLINICAL

Obtaining VS, assisting with injuries/lacerations, CPE/WBC, immunizations, WC injuries

ADMINISTRATIVE

W/C referrals, posting co-pays to accounts, computer filing, and maintaining/updating patient charts, med prior

authorizations

LABORATORY

Venipuncture, UDS, BAT

OTHER INFORMATION

Excellent venipuncture skills

Exceptional organization skills/multi-tasking in fast paced office environments

Highly motivated to provide top quality care

Excellent EMR skills

Excellent documentation and communication skills

Always willing to learn and open to suggestions

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