Medical Assistant

TAYLOR C PERRY

**** ******** **. ***. *, Waterford, MI 48327 C: 248-***-**** acuh1a@r.postjobfree.com

•Types 65 wpm

•Sufficient in Word, Excel, and Powerpoint

•Dementia, Alzheimer's, mental health

knowledge

•Medications and tubule feeding familiarity

SKILLS

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Patient-focused care

Companionship and emotional support

Efficient and reliable team player

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science: Health Professions, August, 2011

Grand Valley State University - Allendale, MI

Minor in Psychology (25+ credits)

Sample of Completed Courses:

•Human Anatomy & Physiology

•Biology & Microbiology

•Medical Terminology

•Chemistry (organic and bio.)

•Physics

•Statistics

•Health Administration & Management

WORK HISTORY

Medical Assistant, 06/2014 to present Community Network Services-Waterford, MI

Performs a variety of routine clerical duties such as greeting and directing visitor; providing general information to callers, relays information to proper personnel.

Uses discretion and judgment when handling matters of a sensitive nature

Answers telephone calls, takes messages, and schedules appointments for staff as needed.

Maintains confidentiality of information in accordance with State and Federal regulatory requirements.

Obtains vital signs, heights, weights, and blood glucose

Collects copays and light billing

Creates and updates consumer files

Assists in obtaining and renewing consumer prescriptions

Assists consumers with paperwork including FMLA and disability as well as applying for medical insurance

Assists consumers with obtaining resources for healthcare, transportation, and housing

Coordinates consumer care with Psychiatrists and Therapists

Nurse Aide, 08/2011 to 05/2014 Colombiere Center – Clarkston, MI

•Coordinated care and activities with patients preference in mind including, oral hygiene,

grooming, bathing, dressing, feeding, elimination etc.

•Monitored all vital signs, blood glucose, weights, etc.

•Encourages patients' physical function by repositioning, assisting with ambulation, and exercises

as directed.

•Answers telephones, call and emergency lights timely and appropriately.

•Follows appropriate emergency guidelines and assists with any falls and emergencies.

•Reports any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment.

•Assists with technical nursing treatments and enters information in patient records and charts.

Resident Care Specialist/Mental Health Technician, 02/2012 to 03/2013 Havenwyck Hospital – Auburn Hills, MI

•Provided care to child/adolescents (5-18yrs) in a manner that considers safety, residents' rights,

comfort, level of development, and the therapeutic environment.

•Documented residents' activities and interaction with them every shift.

•Assisted with admission, discharge and transfer of residents.

•Transported and helped with residents' trips outside the hospital Observed resident behavior and reported information to clinical staff.

•Guided residents during activities of daily living, encouraging independence.

•Intervened to decrease panic of disturbed patients.

•Monitored vital signs and weights.

Classroom/Child Care Assistant, 01/2009 to 03/2010 GVSU Children's Enrichment Center – Allendale, MI

•Observed and cared for children (2-10yrs)

•Helped primary instructors teach lesson plan.

•Assisted children with activities (reading, writing, play, art etc.)

•Prepared and served meals.

•Regularly diapered and toilet trained children.

•Opened and closed facility.

•Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.

•Answered calls and questions of parents/guardians.

•Reported any unusual changes in children's condition.

Volunteer Nurse Aide, 01/2004 to 04/2007 William Beaumont Hospital – Troy, MI

•Logged over 100 hours working in the kidney dialysis, oncology, and telemetry units of the

hospital.

•Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.

•Massaged sore areas to prevent skin breakdown.

•Stocked patient rooms.

•Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs

•Provided a comforting and soothing environment by listening and responding appropriately to

the needs of patients.

•Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails,

pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment.

References available upon request

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