Cherryl L. Jones, RMA, PTY*
Hamden, CT *****
************@*****.*** • 505-***-****
Qualifications Summary
Registered Medical Assistant and MEDCA certified Phlebotomy Technician with strong working knowledge of clinical laboratory and tests, administrative experience, and committed to maintaining safe, secure environments to support the emotional, physical, and health care needs of diverse patient populations.
Relationship Development: Strong interpersonal talents with passion for cultivating positive relationship with patients, medical personnel, and the community at large. Skilled in clearly communicating complex healthcare information to patients, caregivers, and medical teams.
Information Management: Proficient in assessing and charting patient vitals and health information, creating and monitoring patient charts, and managing office information.
Core Competencies: Experienced with EHR,Nationally Certified Phlebotomist, medication administration, vaccinations & injections, patient physicals, patient education, patient scheduling, HIPAA
Key Strengths: Able to analyze information and assess various situations, consider options or alternatives, and recommend an appropriate course of action. Accuracy-obsessed, and committed to facilitating open communication among medical teams, patients, and their families.
Educational Background
Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting, 2015
Brown Mackie College, Albuquerque, NM
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education
Hamilton University, Evanston, WY
Certifications
RMA Certification, August 2020
American Allied Health
MEDCA and Phlebotomy Certifications, 2020
Southwest Phlebotomy, Farmington, NM
CPR and First Aid Certified, 2020
Medical Assisting Diploma, 2009
ATI Career Training Center, Albuquerque, NM
Rapport Leadership Certificate, 2000
Notable Experience
Registered Medical Assistant
Higgunam Family MEDICAL - Haddam CT – December 2016 to April 2017
6 Doctor OFFICES, Roomed patient, proficient with EHR, vitals, clinical EKG, Labs, Phlebotomist.
St. Johns Rehabilitation Center, Albuquerque, NM
Externship (2015)
Shadowed RNs to gain professional experience performing a variety of techniques including wound care, injections, blood draws, and lab work, during 160-hour externship.
Assessed and charted patient vitals; assisted RNs with various procedures.
Communicated with medical teams to obtain information needed to order prescriptions.
Performed administrative duties, including filing and answering phones, to facilitate efficient operations.
Doctor On Call, Albuquerque, NM
Medical Assistant (2009 - 2011)
Hired after rotation as an intern to become office manager and head Medical Assistant tasked with supporting three doctors and one physician assistant and ensuring smooth facility operations.
Maintained, and ordered inventory; updated shots from the state.
Assisted with minor in-office procedures and accompanied doctors on home visits.
Provided on-site care, including flu, cold, and IV therapy to personnel working for movie productions filming in the state.
Home Healthcare, Albuquerque, NM
Caregiver (2008 – 2013)
Followed multidiscipline medical team orders for home treatment plans; administered medications; assessed, monitored, and charted patient vitals.
Provided compassionate assistance to clients, facilitating independent living with personal care assistance.
Communicated daily health status updates to RN.
Performed light housekeeping and meal preparation.
Grant Elementary School District, Redding, CA
ENA & Adaptive Physical Education Teacher ~ Grant Elementary & Middle Schools (2005– 2008)
Assisted special needs children with developing and improving motor skills in PE classes.
Assessed student physical and perceptual motor needs, progress, expectations, and goals to develop baseline information for placement, program development, and feedback to students, parents, and administration.
Prepared teaching materials and reports to implement lesson plans and document student progress.
Additional professional experience as Storekeeper 2nd Class for the United States Coast Guard.