Christina Vanderhorst

*** **** ******, ***********, ** 30281 843-***-**** adqmla@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am a highly motivated and committed Certified Medical Assistant with a unique combination of knowledge and skills derived from both schooling and a background in the healthcare field. I have a proven history of superior performance at an individual and team level, with a strong ability to multitask and prioritize workloads with little or no supervision. Looking to join a professional organization where I can apply my creative ability and continue to develop knowledge.

EDUCATION

March 2018

Associates Degree in Science and Medical Assisting

ECPI University - Charleston, SC

CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Medical Assistant

Phlebotomy

Electronic Health Record

Billing and Coding

ECG/ EKG

Medical Office Procedures Part I&II, Advanced Diagnostics and Testing

CPR and First Aid

WORK HISTORY

AUG 2018-CURRENT

Medical Assistant/ Medical office assistant Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC

Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.

Ensured collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.

Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles. Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.

Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.

Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by a physician.

Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.

Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes. Monitored test accuracy using quality controls.

Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment. Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.

Interacted with all necessary partners throughout the establishment including physicians, nursing staff, technicians, and medical assistants.

Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.

Took direction from physicians, RN and LPNs.

Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including blood draws, foley catheter removal and EKGs.

Check in- Check out patients

Scheduling appointments for various specialties

Insurance Verification

Cash drawer close daily

JUNE 2018-AUG 2018

Patient Care Aid Interim Healthcare Charleston, SC

Assisting in bathing and grooming of patients

Incontinence care, ambulation and mobility, reporting changes in condition

Assisting with G-tube feeding and medications

Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.

Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.

Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions. Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination. Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations.

Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.

Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment.

Provided pre and post-operative care.

JUNE 2016-OCT 2017

Administrative Assistant Charleston Brace Company Ladson, SC

Check patients in and out for appointments.

Verified insurances and other patient information

Assisted Orthotist and Prosthetist in recording measurements.

Maintained clean environment in patient room and waiting room.

SKILLS

oConveying information supplied by doctor to patient

oScheduling appointments

oAbility to collaborate, communicate, and set priorities to meet deadlines, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations

oAdvanced knowledge of technical health care processes

oAdvanced knowledge of managing a clinic, decision making, empowering team to collaborate and resolve problems within a complex systems environment

oAdvanced knowledge of policies and procedures associated with operational activities that affect the revenue process

oAdvance knowledge of medical terminology

oMaintaining patient flow of about 20-25 patients

oAdvanced knowledge in all outpatient ambulatory clinic

VOLUNTEERISM

Volunteer Sunday School Teacher Greater Goodwill AME Church

Taught children Sunday morning lessons and organized activities.

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