KIMBERLY HOUSTON
Atlanta, GA 404-***-****
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Outgoing Dermatology and Medical Assistant with over 20 years of clinical and administrative experience. Resolves escalated issues with urgency and efficient resolutions. Excellent technical strengths including project management, medication and medical record management.
SKILLS AND CERTIFICATION
Patient Flow Management
Clinical Preparations
Administering Injections
Vital Sign Measurement & Recording
Patient Assessment and Care
Patient Education
Medical Terminology
Laboratory Specimen preparation & collection
EKG
Ultrasound Diagnostic Certified
CPR Certified
OSHA & Universal Precautions Certified
Insurance verification
Scheduling
Medical Record Management
Customer Service
Prescription Support
Exam Room Management
EXPERIENCE
JUNE 2021 – PRESENT
MOBILE PHLEBOTOMIST, exam one (quest diagnostics)
Administering labs, UA, and physical measurements. Patient lab work and x-ray management. Enhancing patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician outcomes. Assisting doctor with surgical procedures.
APRIL 2019 – JUNE 2021
MEDICAL ASSISTANT, dermatology associates of georgia
Conducted preliminary evaluations including weight, temperature and blood pressure with documented accurate results. Trained and supervised staff providing direct care services including case management, counseling, crisis intervention, medication monitoring and development of individual rehabilitation. Leadership roles as required.
MARCH 2012 – DECEMBER 2018
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN, atlanta women’s ob/gyn
Overall operations and administration of the laboratory including managing and training of all qualified on site personnel. Lipid, Glucose and Affirm testing and monitoring. CLIA and API proficiency testing certified. Maintained performance and improvement activities within the departmental operations in compliance with all state, federal, and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols.
NOVEMBER 2005 – AUGUST 2008
MEDICAL ASSISTANT, northside gastroenterology
Assisted with all exams, flex sigmoidoscopy and peg removals. Prioritized patient daily care according to acuity and scheduled patient procedures.
JANUARY 2004 – NOVEMBER 2005
MEDICAL ASSISTANT, NORTHSIDE OB/GYN
Assisted physicians with pap smears, colposcopies, cryo and leep procedures along with urinalysis. Prepared and maintained patient rooms. Patient services as required.
EDUCATION
SEPTEMBER 1998
MEDICAL ASSISTANT, ultrasound diagnostic institute
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
EAST SIDE CLEAN UP, COMMUNITY CLEAN UP PROJECT
THE ALPHABET HOUSE, ATLANTA YOUTH PROGRAM