Jennifer Kimmons
Certified Medical Assistant / Phlebotomist
New Albany, MS 38652
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Knowledgeable Experienced Certified Medical Assistant with and Associate's Degree in Applied Science and twenty five years of clinical experience including phlebotomy, injections, immunizations, limited x- ray, EKG, EMR and front office.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
CMA
Digestive Health Specialists - Tupelo, MS
October 2019 to Present
• EMR, Triage patients, obtain vitals, chief complaint, ROS, medications, obtain medical records, test results, send in refill authorizations, triage nurse calls, call patients with test results, schedule EGD and Colonoscopy procedures and go over preps, outside appointments and testing, Hep C teaching starting new medication, obtain prior authorization for meds and testing, scan medical records into patient's charts, copy, fax and mail documents, administer Hep vaccine, assist with banding procedures, and assist physician as needed.
Medical Assistant
Friendship Medical Clinic - New Albany, MS
February 2019 to October 2019
• Triage and room patients, EMR (eClinical), obtain vitals, medical history, complaint, med reconciliation, administer intramuscular injections, blood draws, EKG, perform inhouse CBC, influenza, strep, mono, RSV, HGA1C, urinalysis dipstick, H-pylori and select STD testing, eye chart, breathing treatments, ear irrigation, assist with suturing, dressing changes, pap smear, breast exam, biopsies, joint injections and skin tag removals.
• Triage nurse calls, call patients with test results, clean and stock exam rooms, order and keep inventory of lab supplies.
Medical Assistant
Creekmore Clinic - New Albany, MS
January 2018 to November 2018
• Triaged and roomed patients, (EMR), obtained medical history, complaint, vitals, height, weight, medication reconciliation, administered immunizations, allergy, intramuscular, and subcutaneous injections, blood draws, finger/heel sticks, urine
• dipstick performed inhouse CBC, influenza, mono, RSV, strep, HGA1C and lead testing, eye chart, ear irrigation and processed specimens for pick up. Performed EKG'S, breathing treatments, spirometry and hearing testing. Assisted physician with suturing,
• joint injections, biopsies, skin tag removal, pap smears, breast exams, and circumcisions and dressing changes. Cleaned and stocked exam rooms, inventoried vaccines, phone triage and e-scribed prescriptions.
Medical Assistant/Vaccine Coordinator Assistant
IMPC OF NEW ALBANY - New Albany, MS
April 2016 to January 2018
• Triaged and roomed patients (EMR-Practice Partner), obtained medical history, complaint, vitals, medication, weight, height and O2sat.
• Administered Immunizations/allergy injections intramuscular/subcutaneous, performed blood draws, finger/heel sticks, microscopic/dipstick urinalysis.
• Performed inhouse CBC'S, flu, mono, RSV, strep, HgA1C and lead level testing, eye chart, ear irrigation and processed specimens for pickup.
• Performed EKG'S, x-rays, breathing treatments, spirometry, hearing tests.
• Assisted physicians with temporary casting, suturing, joint injections, dressing changes, biopsies, skin tag removals, pap smears, breast exams and circumcisions.
• Kept refrigerator/freezer logs, ordered/inventoried vaccines, cleaned/stocked Immunization room, triaged nurse calls and e-scribed prescriptions.
Phlebotomist/PST
LabCorp Of America - Tucker, GA
November 2011 to July 2015
• Performed blood draws, finger/heel sticks on adults, geriatrics, children and pediatrics, urine drug screens.
• Processed specimens for pick up/shipment, stocked, ordered and kept inventory of lab supplies and data entry.
• Kept OSHA/BIOHAZARD regulations up to standard.
Medical Assistant
Piedmont Nephrology and Internal Medicine - Atlanta, GA May 2008 to October 2011
• Triaged and obtained medical history, vitals, complaint, height, weight and medications.
• Administered intramuscular injections, performed blood draws/finger sticks, urine dipsticks/drug screens, EKG'S, phoned in prescriptions, hypertension and kidney disease teaching, and processed specimens for pickup/shipment.
• Triaged nurse line, monitored lab values, phoned patients with test results, obtained pre-certs/ authorizations on radiology tests, scheduled tests/appointments, fax/copy documents, pull/file charts, data entry and EMR.
• Assisted front desk with patient check in/out and collecting copayments. Medical Assistant
AGA - Atlanta, GA
September 2006 to May 2008
• Triaged and obtained medical history, complaint, vitals, medications, height, weight.
• Phoned prescriptions into the pharmacy, phoned patients with test results, scheduled appointments/ radiology tests, assisted physician with sigmoidoscopies and barium swallow testing and instructed patients on procedure preparation.
• Data entry, EMR, pulled/filed charts, triaged nurse phone line. Medical Assistant
North Atlanta Kidney Specialists - Atlanta, GA
November 2005 to September 2006
• Triaged and obtained medical history, complaint, vitals, medications, height, weight.
• Performed blood draws, finger sticks, administered intramuscular injections, monitored lab values, phoned in prescriptions to the pharmacy and scheduled radiology tests.
• Scanned, faxed and copied documents, EMR, assisted with patient check in/out, collecting copayments and triaged nurse phone lines.
• Cleaned/stocked exam rooms and inventoried supplies. Medical Assistant/Lead
Piedmont Nephrology Associates, PC - Atlanta, GA
January 2003 to April 2005
• Triaged and obtained medical history, complaint, medications, vitals, height, weight.
• Performed blood draws, administered intramuscular injections, microscopic/dipstick urinalysis and processed specimens for pickup/shipment.
• Phoned in prescriptions, monitored lab values, phoned patients with test results, scheduled outpatient radiology tests/iron infusions, obtained radiology/medication precertification/authorizations and processed medical records.
• Triaged nurse calls, performed patient teaching on hypertension, dialysis diet and renal disease, pulled/ filed charts, mailed dictation, copied, faxed and filed documents
• Ordered, stocked, cleaned and kept inventory of medications, lab and exam rooms.
• Assisted with new hire interviews, trained new employees, identified and solved problems, demonstrated effective communication, presentation and negotiable skills. Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics - Decatur, GA
2002 to 2003
• Performed blood draws on adults, geriatrics and children, finger/heel sticks, urine drug screens, processed specimens for pickup/ shipment,
• Checked patients in/out, obtained patient's insurance information and triaged multiple phone lines.
• Order supplies, cleaned, stocked and kept inventory of lab. Contractual Medical Assistant
Federal Correctional Institute - Memphis, TN
February 2002 to October 2002
• Triaged and obtained medical history, complaint, medications, vitals, weight, height.
• Administered intramuscular injections, assisted with blood draws, performed EKG'S, eye chart and assisted the physician and nurse practitioner as needed.
• Cleaned and stocked exam rooms.
Medical Assistant
Family Medical Clinic of New Albany - New Albany, MS 1999 to 2002
• Triaged and obtained medical history, complaint, medications, vitals, height, weight.
• Performed blood draws, administered intramuscular/subcutaneous injections, performed x-rays, EKG'S, put on Holter monitors, test urine dipsticks, eye chart testing, dressing changes, phone in prescriptions, cleaned and stocked exam rooms.
• Assisted physician/NP with female exams, pap smears and breast exams.
• Scheduled outpatient tests, pulled/filed charts, faxed, copied and mailed documents. Medical Assistant
Creekmore Clinic - New Albany, MS
1995 to 1999
• Triaged and obtained medical history, complaint, medications, vitals, height, weight.
• Assisted physician with casting, splints, suturing, dressing changes, administered intramuscular/ subcutaneous injections, immunizations, performed blood draws, microscopic slides/dipstick urinalysis, ear irrigations, eye chart, x-rays, EKG'S, spirometry, Holter monitor, phoned in prescriptions and patients with test results, triaged nurse phone line and scheduled outpatient procedures and tests.
• Assisted with Norplant IUD insertion/removal, OB checks, NST, ultrasounds, female exams, breast exams, circumcisions, urine catheterizing and physical exams.
• Cleaned/stocked exam rooms and autoclaved instruments. Medical Assistant
Urology PA - Tupelo, MS
1993 to 1995
• Triaged and obtained medical history, complaint, medication, vitals, height, weight.
• Performed blood draws, administered intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, prostate cancer injections into the abdomen, microscopic/dipstick urinalysis, KUB x-rays, monitored lab values, phoned patients with test results, phoned in prescriptions and scheduled outpatient testing.
• Assisted physicians with IVP'S, urethra dilation and catheterizing.
• Cleaned and stocked exam rooms and autoclaved instruments. Education
Associates in Applied Science in Medical Assistance Northeast MS Community College - Booneville, MS
1990 to 1992
High School Diploma
W.P. Daniel High School - New Albany, MS
1986 to 1990
Skills
• Vital Signs (10+ years)
• Injections (10+ years)
• Receptionist (10+ years)
• EKG (10+ years)
• Microsoft Word (10+ years)
• CPR (10+ years)
• EMR (10+ years)
• Patient Care (10+ years)
• CPR Certified
• Venipuncture (10+ years)
• Epic
• Filing
• EHR (10+ years)
• Triage
• Medical Scheduling
• Laboratory Experience
• Phlebotomy
• Medical Imaging
• Medical Office Experience
• Computer Skills
• Insurance Verification
• Office Administration
• Computer Skills
• Insurance Verification
• Medical Office Experience
• Office Administration
• Clerical Experience
• Medical Records
• Medical Coding
Certifications and Licenses
American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
April 2017 to April 2024
Limited X-ray Machine Operator Certification / Permit (LXMO) February 2017 to June 2021
BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED)
February 2020 to February 2022
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)