Medical Assistant Equipment
Resume:
Khanakia Turner
Southaven, MS *****
***************@*****.***
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Cerified Medical Assistant
The Memphis Medical Society & MedTemps - Memphis, TN March 2024 to Present
• Rooming patients, EKG, medication reconciliation, medical record scanning, scheduling appointments and pre-chart preps.
• Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary.
• Prepared prescription refill requests on behalf of physician and communicated with pharmacy.
• Reviewed treatment sheets for consistency, completeness and accuracy.
• Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
• Printed and filed examination data records according to HIPAA patient standards.
• Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including EKGs, zio XT, AT patches for the period of 2 weeks.
• Followed all principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
• Efficiently performed insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
• Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
• Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.
Cerified Medical Assistant
Memphis Obstetrics & Gynecological Association - Germantown, TN October 2023 to January 2024
• Assisted patients in preparation for examinations, assessing and recording vital signs.
• Performed routine tests such as urine dip stick, pregnancy test.
• Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
• Sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies in adherence to OSHA regulations.
• Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
• Recorded vital signs and medical history for patients.
• Cleaned, restocked and prepared exam rooms and medical equipment.
• Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
• Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
• Supported functions for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, including setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatuses (colposcopy, EMB, Vulval Biopsy, IUD insertiona and removal,.)
• Tracked and managed inventory for exam rooms and maintained vaccine and expiration logs. Certified Medical Assistant
The Memphis Medical Society & MedTemps - Memphis, TN April 2022 to September 2023
• Have the ability to perform EKGs, draw blood, and administer injections as needed by assigned clinic
• Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients
• Demonstrated knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures
• Thorough knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations
• Demonstrated sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations
• Maintains a positive, caring attitude towards patients
• Good computer skills using a medical management application
• Possesses a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism Certified Medical Assistant
Urgent Care for Children - Collierville, TN
August 2022 to March 2023
• Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
• Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
• Obtaining nasal and mouth swabs for testing
• Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
• Performed clerical duties, such as data entry, answering phones and filing.
• Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
• Promoted office efficiency and prepared initial patient charts for admission.
• Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
• Obtained blood specimens by performing medication administration and blood draws. Medical Assistant
Regional One Health - Memphis, TN
May 2021 to August 2022
• Receives, triages, orders, labels and transports specimens for laboratory testing. Processes specimens, and/or slides/blocks according to procedure for samples tested in the laboratory as well as samples forwarded to referral laboratories. Handles STAT samples expeditiously. Assists pathologist and/or other laboratory personnel with specimen grossing as needed. (EF)
• Recognizes problems (such as mislabels, incorrect tube type, etc.), identifies causes, and takes corrective action to solve basic problems. (EF)
• Operates automated instrumentation as applicable at entity following all safety measures. Performs and documents any processing equipment maintenance. (EF)
• Performs one or more of the following advanced functions: (EF)
• Pre-Analytic: In an outpatient and inpatient setting, performs phlebotomy and other specialized specimen collection procedures for patients; maintains competency of techniques and principles required to perform quality phlebotomy services.
• also,responsible for administrative as well as clinical tasks, such as maintaining patient records, preparing patients and rooms for examination, assisting physicians with exams, and performing front- desk tasks.
Medical Assistant
phlebotomy Solutions - Memphis, TN
August 2020 to April 2022
• Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
• Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
• Obtaining nasal and mouth swabs for testing
• Assesses and triages immediate health concerns telephonically
• Provides concise, appropriate, and safe medical guidance
• Identifies problems or gaps in care, offering opportunity for intervention, and ER diversion as appropriate
• Communicates with patients, and respective members of the healthcare team regularly
• Engages with fellow teammates, and leadership via multiple communication platforms
• Provides health education and coaches consumers on available care options
• Documents all patient interactions via multiple EMR and tracking platforms
• Special projects, initiatives, and other job duties as assigned Education
Associate's in Medical Assistant
Concorde Career College-Memphis - Southaven, MS
December 2019 to October 2020
High school diploma or GED
Horn Lake High School - Horn Lake, MS
August 2015 to May 2018
Skills
• Phlebotomy
• Experience Administering Injections
• Vital Signs
• EMR Systems
• Medical Scheduling
• Venipuncture
• Medical Records
• Triage
• Patient Care
• Medical Imaging
• Anatomy Knowledge
• Nursing
• Medical Office Experience
• HIPAA
• Medical Terminology
• Epic
• Computer Skills
• Specimen collection / processing
• Laboratory Experience
• Phone Etiquette
• Transcription
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• ICD-10
• EMR systems
• HIPAA
• Medical terminology
• Medical records
• Epic
• Anatomy knowledge
• ICD-10
• Hospital experience
• Vital signs
• Specimen collection / processing
• Laboratory experience
• Childcare
• Hospitality
• Pediatrics
• Care plans
• ICD coding
• Triage
• Customer service
• Primary care
• Communication skills
• Microsoft Office
• Front desk
• Documentation review
• Clerical experience
• Time management
• Private practice
• Medical office experience
• Phone etiquette
• Urgent care
• Urgent care center
• Phlebotomy
• Patient care
• EHR systems
• Patient service
• Phone triage
• Medication administration
• Geriatrics
• Experience administering injections
• Internal medicine
• Clinic
Assessments
Medical receptionist skills — Proficient
November 2022
Managing physician schedules and maintaining accurate patient records Full results: Proficient
Sales skills — Completed
March 2023
Influencing and negotiating with customers
Full results: Completed
Management & leadership skills: Impact & influence — Proficient April 2022
Choosing the most effective strategy to inspire and influence others to meet business objectives Full results: Proficient
Medical terminology — Proficient
February 2022
Understanding and using medical terminology
Full results: Proficient
Attention to detail — Proficient
April 2022
Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
Full results: Proficient
Customer service — Proficient
January 2023
Identifying and resolving common customer issues
Full results: Proficient
Scheduling — Proficient
March 2023
Cross-referencing agendas and itineraries to avoid scheduling conflicts Full results: Proficient
Patient-focused care — Proficient
October 2023
Responding to patient concerns with sensitivity
Full results: Proficient
Teamwork: Interpersonal skills — Completed
May 2022
Responding to challenging team situations at work
Full results: Completed
Work style: Reliability — Proficient
December 2022
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Proficient
Protecting patient privacy — Proficient
July 2022
Understanding privacy rules and regulations associated with patient records Full results: Proficient
Nursing assistant skills — Proficient
June 2022
Providing nursing aid to patients using knowledge of relevant equipment and procedures Full results: Proficient
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