James Parks

843-***-**** • ad2te3@r.postjobfree.com • Florence, SC 29501 • WWW: Bold Profile

Dedicated Medical Assistant skilled with technical, clerical and patient support. Strong interpersonal communication with talent effectively dealing with patients and staff alike. Detailed understanding of medical sector and regulatory obligations concerning it. Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Summary

Skills • Patient Scheduling

• Vital Sign Monitoring

• Medical Records Management

• Clinical Applications

• Needs Assessments

• HIPAA Compliance

• Specimens Collection and Processing

• Medical Terminology

• Stocking Supplies

11/2022 - Current

Certified Medical Assistant, Medical University Of South Carolina, Florence, SC

02/2017 - 10/2022

Fuel Truck Driver, B&C Fuel Company, Pamplico, SC

Experience

• Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies. Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.

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• Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person. Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.

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Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.

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• Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.

• Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity. Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.

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• Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.

• Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.

• Performed equipment diagnostics, troubleshooting and evaluations. Attached electrodes to patients' bodies and recorded electrical impulses from heart to perform EKGs.

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• Administered continuous and 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring.

• Updated patients' records with readings taken from heart monitors or EKGs. Cleaned and maintained heart monitors and EKG machine to remove dirt from electrodes for accurate measurements.

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• Unloaded gasoline at service stations and made every effort to avoid spillage. 08/2015 - 02/2017

Certified Medical Assistant, Gene Jones Residential Care, Florence, SC 02/2013 - 08/2015

Certified Medical Assistant, Hope Health Clinic, Florence, SC

• Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards. Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.

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• Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist. Maintained vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations

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• Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.

• Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.

• Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.

• Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.

• Contributed to office operations by triaging patients by severity of medical complaint. Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.

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• Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.

• Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.

• Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.

• Contributed to office operations by triaging patients by severity of medical complaint.

• Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.

• Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.

• Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.

• Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.

• Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.

• Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person. 07/2023

Certification, Phlebotomy

Thomas-Johnson Medical Training Center, Florence, SC 01/2013

Certification, Certified Medical Assistant

Westwood College - Denver North, Denver, CO

06/2001

Bachelor Of Science, Health Service Management

University Of Maryland University College, Aldelphi MD Education And

Training

Volunteer

Experience

• Youth Basketball Coach FYBL Florence SC June 2015-Present

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