Cherise Adams
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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Education:
The College of Westchester – White Plains, New York 6/2015
Associate Degree in Applied Science – Major: Medical Assistant Management
RMA Certification 12/2015
Skills:
● Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
● Strong communication and written skills
● Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology
● Clinical, Phlebotomy and EKG experience
● CPR Certified since June 2015
● Medical billing and coding experience
Work Experience:
Mount Kisco Medical Group 11/2018- present
Medical Assistant
● Train newly hired staff
● Greet pateints and lead them to examining area
● Check patient vitals and collect specimans for diagnostic testing
● Assist physician during exams
● Perform basic laboratory tests
● Draw blood
● Send perscriptions
● Update and file patient medical records
Hudson Valley Fertility 6/2016- 11/2018
Medical Assistant
● Verify patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of
visit
● Prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure,
weight, and temperature
● Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock and placing orders
● Counsel patients by transmitting physician's orders and questions about surgery.
● Secure patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical
records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential.
The Children’s Medical Group 4/2015 – 7/2015
Medical Assistant Extern
● Met one-on-one with patients taking pulse, blood pressure, and temperature
● Sent laboratory sample to appropriate clinic
● Experience with E-Clinicals
● Assisted the physician in providing high quality patient care including blood tests,
Cholesterol, sugar and strep test