Erika L. Bragg

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Federal Way, WA 98023

269-***-****

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OBJECTIVE:

I recently held a position as a Population Health Panel Coordinator/Community Health Worker with my focal point, over the last 25 years, as a Certified Medical Assistant. I have 10 years of clinical experience in General and Vascular Surgery, along with wound care and inpatient and mobile phlebotomy skills combined. I am presently looking for a position where I can utilize all of my skills to the best of my ability. Along with acquiring a new skills set in a position that will enhance my knowledge even further and allow me room to grow and further my career. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Harmony Cares Medical Group-Renton, WA

9/19/2022-present Certified Medical Assistant:

Assisting Primary Care Provider in performing House Calls to patients in their private hones, assisted living facilities and adult family homes. Obtaining vitals signs, blood and urine specimens as directed by the Physician or Nurse Practioner. Also proficient in performing EKG. Excellent phlebotomy skills and thorough knowledge of OSHA procedures and protocol. Certified Medical Assistant through the AAMA and licensed Medical Assistant and Phlebotomist in Washington state. On Point Testing LLC, SeaTac, WA

8/3/2022- 10/10/2022 COVID Swabber/Medical Assistant: Conducting nasal swab covid tests for travelers. Greeting and helping registrar patients at the testing site. Verifying their identity by driver's license, photo ID or passport, along with their appointment and proof of payment. 1st Choice Phlebotomy Services, Phoenix, AZ 10/21/2021- 7/22/2022 Mobile Phlebotomist: Skillful and precise in performing venipunctures and capillary punctures on all age groups; collecting, preparing and storing blood samples; and verifying medical records. Delivering specimens to the laboratory in a timely manner. I have excellent communication skills and empathetic customer service. High level of accuracy and attention to detail, as well.

Ascension Medical Group Borgess, Kalamazoo, MI

9/8/2019- 11/11/2021

Population Panel Coordinator- Quality Department

Gathering and organizing patient data to work to identify care needs (gaps in care) for patients attributed to a primary care practice Also engaging them in their own care and enhancing ongoing communication between the patient and his/her care team. I identify the patients with the use of state immunization databases, the patient’s medical record and the use of a patient disease management registry. I will review the gaps in care needs, validate the needs against the medical record and reach out to patients to facilitate meeting those needs. I received patient requests for assistance and referred patients to appropriate members of the care team for resolution, ie: Social Workers, Nurse Case Managers and Pharmacists. I work with the patient to coordinate transition of care information, including obtaining authorizations, medical records, consult notes and making and confirming appointments. Familiarity with several EMR systems and disease management registry. Proficient in Google Suite. Vicksburg Family Home Care, Vicksburg, MI

6/29/2015-12/30/2020 Home Health Aide/CMA (AAMA)

Providing companionship, transportation to meaningful activities and physicians’ appointments, light housekeeping, meal preparation, wound care, In-home physical therapy activities- post surgical care, bowel programs done for paraplegic and quadriplegic clients, worked extensively with clients with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Assisted patients in private and nursing home care facilities. Ascension Borgess The Surgical Group, Kalamazoo, MI 8/23/2010-9/8/2019

Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA)

Delivering presurgical, surgical and post-surgical care and health maintenance. Preparing the patient’s chart for clinic making sure all the correspondence is in its proper place.Verifying name, D.O.B, PCP or referring provider, note chief complaint and reason for visit, review medication and allergy lists, document H&P, Coumadin patients’ INR management, administer medications and injections, call in prescriptions as directed by provider, application of wound vac, UNNA boot and 4-layer compression application, arrange hospital admissions, complete disability/FMLA forms, order medical supplies for the office. Assist providers with sigmoidoscope, sclerotherapy, fine needle aspirations, biopsies, incision and debridement and Apligraf applications Diversified Medical Services, Grand Rapids, MI

12/2007-08/2010

Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA)

Clinical medical assisting skills are being used in many different specialty offices. Assisting the provider in performing the necessary functions that are required to the office and the established policies and procedures. Performing vital signs, administering allergy injections, spirometry, nebulizers, and peak flow volumes. Scheduling upper and lower endoscopies, HIDA Scans, ultrasound, CAT scans and MRI’s. Fifteen years familiarity with several EMR systems- Allscripts, NextGen, Misys/Tiger, Cerner, Wellcentive, RetinaVue and Athena. EDUCATION:

Diploma 1998

Major: Medical Assistant

Grand Rapids Educational Center, Grand Rapids, MI

Diploma 1993

High School; Portage Northern, MI

CERTIFICATES:

Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA)-Actively

Certified 2008-current

Certified Phlebotomist, Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI CPR/Standard First Aid, American Heart Association- Current: Exp. 7/1/2023 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

Active-Member; American Association of Medical Assistants, Chicago, IL Past-Member; Michigan Society of Medical Assistants, MI Past-Member; Southwest Chapter of Medical Assistants, MI Active-Member Washington State Society of Medical Assistants, WA

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