Belinda Shields
Erie, PA *****
************@*****.***
WORK EXPERIENCE
Great Lakes Institute of Technology, Erie, PA March 2022 – Present
Medical Assistant Instructor for Medical Administration, Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Clinical I, II and III, Certification Review and Lab
Demonstrating the ability to prepare goals and teach in a diverse adult student body
Provide the students with the appropriate hands-on laboratory and phlebotomy training.
Teach specific subjects in the Medical Assistant curriculum for the student’s comprehension. This entails having a very good understanding of the topics to be taught, lectures, assignments and hands on.
Build my own syllabus’s according to the school’s educational program.
Prepare detailed lectures for each topic to be taught, not only in the classroom, but also on Collab. Administer tests, and assignments to the students on the specific topic we are covering.
Evaluate the student’s performances, and for those who struggle, I work effectively with the students to help them improve their academic performances.
Monitor student’s grades, and attendance to make sure they comply with the school’s policies and regulations.
The online platforms used is Blackboard, Evolve, McGraw Hill, and Cengage.
Attend online webinars to further my knowledge in the latest trends and practices in the Medical Assistant field, and transfer acquired knowledge to my students.
Campbell Counseling, Erie, PA April 2021 – February 2022
Office Manager
Managed the office, intakes, referrals, ICD coding, billing, answering of phone, scheduled appointments
APPS Portamedic, Pittsburgh, PA February 2018 – April 2021
Medical Examiner
Traveled to client’s homes and performing a complete medical history for life insurance
Collected blood and urine, performing all vitals. After the exam I would have to centrifuge the blood, pour off along with the urine and send to a lab. On older patient’s an EKG may have been required.
ACL/CPI, Millcreek Community Hospital, Erie, PA March 2007 – April 2020
Phlebotomist and Lab Assistant
Collection of blood throughout the hospital
Performed glucose tolerance tests, peak and trough drug levels
Responded to codes
Taught medical students how to draw blood
Transmitted test results either by fax or phone
Provided physicians with any stat test results to assist with diagnosis
Direct communication with the doctors, nursing staff, patients, and patient’s families
Answered phones and directed calls to the correct departments
Ordered medical supplies as need
McClelland Family Practice, Erie, PA January 2005 – February 2007
Medical Assistant
Prepared exam rooms for the patients
Set up exam rooms for any procedures that may need done
Led patients to exam rooms, and prepare them for the physician
All vitals done and documented
Interviewed all patients
Collected blood, and other laboratory specimens, log the specimens and prepare them for testing
Explained treatment procedures, or physicians’ instructions to the patient’s
Wound care
Cleaned and sterilized instruments, dispose of contaminated supplies that were not reusable
Operated an electrocardiogram machine and performed on patients that may have needed
Worked hand in hand beside the physician
SKILLS
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal
Time management, organizational skills, self-motivation, accountability, and responsibility
Personal qualities of credibility, and integrity
Leadership Skills
Customer service Skills
Able to multi-task and work independently
Patient Care
Phlebotomy
Injections
EKG’s
Able to perform all vitals
Computer knowledge
Medical Terminology
Educating students
ICD Coding, DX Coding
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Southern New Hampshire University Current
Human Services and Physiology
Penn Foster
Introduction to Healthcare
Medical office procedures
Law, ethics, and confidentiality in Allied Health
Body Systems and Medication, I and II
Pathology and Pharmacology
CCMA – Certified Medical Assistant, National Healthcare Association
CPR
HIPPA
FERPA
Cyber Security
Hema Que