Brittany Elam

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OBJECTIVE

Certified Medical Assistant seeking a job Within the medical field that will allow me to utilize my critical thinking skills; assisting practitioners in providing medical care to patients from the level of follow-up visits to responding in emergency situations.

CORE SKILLS

, BLS/CPR/First Aid Taking vital signs

• Administering injections Recording patient medical history Drawing blood Scheduling appointments

Preparing exam room for physicians •

Insurance verification

Rooming patients

Infection control/Safety

guideline

EXPERIENCE

Apollo technologies

Medical Assistant-remote

08-2023/11-2023

• communicate with doctors, patients, and insurance companies via phone calls and chat messaging platforms to complete administrative and clinical responsibilities.

• Gather medical history from patients, document reported symptoms, and assist with other telehealth duties.

• Telemedicine allows you to help more people, especially those in remote places.

• Answer phone calls, triage patients, review insurance benefits, collect payments, and answer questions before a patient goes in for an assessment. Davita Dialysis

PCT

06/202*-**-****

• Vital signs, blood draws, and other treatments1

• Dialysis machine setup and operation, ensuring all safety protocols are followed1

• Receiving patients into the treatment area, weighing patients, taking temperature and blood pressure pre and post dialysis, and documenting on all dialysis flow sheets2

• Performing and recording patient observation: vital signs and all other parameters of ESRD patients, obtaining blood samples and culture specimens, and preparing for shipment2

• Providing direct one-on-one patient care to dialysis patients, focusing on the comfort and well- being of each patient3

UTMB-TDCJ

09/2022- 04/2023

CCA-MA

Performs tasks delegated by physicians and supervised by RN staff. Demonstrates competency to perform basic clinic type tasks outlined in approved the Competency Based Orientation Tool.

Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. Performs related duties as required.

Operates personal computers to enter and assimilate data, generate reports, draft routine correspondence, and develop special administrative analyses. PelforlT1s facility administrative support tasks including but not limited to filing, mail functions, faxing and typing correspondence.

Obtains vital signs. Appropriately documents chief complaint and reason for visit. Uses aseptic techniques and infection control measures in the performance of duties. Deans Staffing- Houston Tx

03/27/2021- 03/2022

Medical assistant- Staffing agency

Traveling within Houston Methodist clinics

Cardiology

Obgyn

Primary care

Neurology

Measuring and recording vital signs, such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, etc. Assisting physicians with minor surgical procedures Checking medical histories of the patients

Maintaining and sterilizing medical instruments and equipment Administering medications as directed by the physician Assisting patients with recommended exercises and therapies Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens

Administering ekg, nuclear stress test, medications, injections. Baylor Scott and white- College Station Tx

09/2020-03/2021

Clinical lab technician

Forwarding test results to requesting physicians while keeping clear records of the test results in the lab's record book or daily file

Collecting, preparing and storing specimens

Explaining lab testing procedures to patients and other clients Receiving, examining and approving samples collected by physicians, nurses and other medical professionals and ensuring that the right type, integrity and quantity of samples are presented for the ordered tests

Preparing various lab reagents and standard volumetric solutions for use in a variety of tests Maintaining a clean and safe working environment

Standardizing testing procedures to ensure consistent reliability and usefulness of test resu Its Calibrating equipment, developing standard operating procedures and determining correct reference ranges for various tests

Using automated equipment and computerized lab instruments capable of performing several tests at the same time

Healthpoint- Bryan, Tx

12/2019 – 09/2020 Clinical assistant floater

Travel: 85-90%

Traveled to other clinics as needed

Exemplary application of infection prevention techniques Exemplary clinical skills appropriate to the population served Basic knowledgeable of the stages of physical growth and development across the life span Basic understanding of common diseases that occur across the life span Phlebotomy skills Experience with ImmTrac and immunizations

Provides exemplary patient care in a positive manner Demonstrate the standards of behavior in all interactions Provides assistance to the providers and clinical personnel as needed Assist clinics with referrals, telephone encounters, prior authorizations, reconciliation of outstanding diagnostic and laboratory tests, and the associated documentation as needed Acts an extension of the clinical training team to demonstrate and assist clinics to make practice changes as needed

Tyler OBGYN- Tyler, TX

02/2019- 11/2019

Medical Assistant

• perform both clinical tasks and administrative duties12in doctors offices and clinics. answering phones,

• filing, using electronic medical record (EMR),

• reinforcing patient teaching,

• collaborating with physicians, hospitals, and lab facilities, and assisting with bedside procedures

• Administering medications

• Collecting medical history and keeping records

• Measuring vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature

• Assisting the doctor during in-office procedures

• Providing information about healthy lifestyle choices

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Christus rehabilitation- Encompass Health

03/2019-11/2019

Rehab Nurse tech

Support Patient Intake and Assessment

Conduct Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Procedures

Maintain Patient Records

Maintain Equipment and Facilities

Patient care tasks such as applying therapeutic methods, transporting patients for inpatient or outpatient appointments

College Station Medical Center Orthopedics- College station, Tx October 2018- February 2019

Medical Assistant

Removes cast, apply splints and removable splints

Verifies surgery authorizations and approvals

Prepares patients to see Dr. after surgeries, removes stitches, staples and any bandages Prepare injections for patients.

Authorize med refills and pharmacy call ins.

CareNow-

04/2018- 09/2018

Medical Assistant

Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit. Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature.

reporting patient history summary.

Administering injections

Baylor Scott and White

College Station, TX

05-201*-**-****

Sterile Processing Technician

Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies and equipment. Restocks, label and maintains inventory trays, crash carts and facility medical equipment. Communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills. Maintains a clean work area.

Monitors biological/chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical supplies.

Preps for surgery and gown/de-gowns the physician or surgeon Huntsville Memorial Hospital Huntsville, TX April 2016- May 2017 Patient Registrar

Maintained information in a confidential manner and complied with State, Federal and Practice Guidelines

Greeted patients, visitors and answered the telephone in a prompt and courteous manner. Verified/entered patient information including insurance, eligibility and demographics into the patient management system.

Collected/posted co-payments and other out of pocket expenses from the patients EDUCATION

The College of Health Care Professions March 2018

Medical Assisting Certificate

Devry University

Medical Billing and Coding August 2023

Baylor Scott and White Clinic

Occupational Medicine/ Cardiology/ Pediatrics

Completion of 180 Hours Externship

• Patient care activities

Maintaining clinical records/documentation

Administering medications

Giving injections

Taking vital signs

Preparing patients for tests, procedures and x-rays CERTIFICATIONS

NRCMA- The National Association of Health Professionals March 2018 CPR/BLS - American Heart Association

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