Medical Assistant Certified
Resume:
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
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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