Christine Carter, CCMA
New Iberia, LA
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Professional Summary / Objective
Dependable medical assistant with a history of caring for family, known for being enthusiastic and compassionate with patients and having a great ability to work well with others, seeking an opportunity with an organization dedicated to providing compassionate and quality service to patients.
Education
Remington College
Diploma in Medical Assisting November 2023
Certifications: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Basic Life Support (BLS)
Skills
Collect and record vital signs, IM Injections, Phlebotomy, Sterile Techniques/Autoclaving, Laboratory Procedures, Dosage Calculation, Specimen Collection, Pap Smear Preparation, Bandaging, Electronic medical record (EMR), Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Relevant Work Experience
Louisiana Gastroenterology Associates – Lafayette, LA (Externship) Oct. 2023 – Nov. 2023
Medical Assistant
Greeted patients, collected and recorded vital signs, weight, height, medical information and/or chief complaint in the electronic medical record (EMR)
Assisted the doctor during in-office procedures and disposed of contaminated supplies
Prepared exam rooms and performed various administrative duties such as patient check-in and scheduling appointments
Other Work Experience
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center – Lafayette, LA
Sept. 2022 – Present
Unit Secretary
Provide clerical support for the department
Respond to requests from patients, family, and staff and refer appropriate personnel
Assess EPIC chart reports to ensure proper unit charges
Schedule appointments
Manage supply inventory and report discrepancies to the supervisor
Assist staff with room preparation prior to receiving a patient
Ensure the communication of the unit is flowing adequately for patient care
Environmental Service Aide
Clean and service guest, patient, public, clinical and administrative areas
Maintain environmental closet and equipment according to company guidelines