Kara Holzworth

Certified Medical Assistant

Apex, NC 27523

adwjny@r.postjobfree.com

+1-919-***-****

I have been a Certified Medical Assistant for 15 years. I love helping people and giving excellent care to patients. I have experience with internal medicine, family practice, ear nose and throat, and sports medicine. I would love to speak with you about my qualifications and would like to be considered for your position that is available. You can call me at 919-***-**** or by email adwjny@r.postjobfree.com. Hope to hear from you soon. Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Certified Medical Assistant

UNC Family Medicine at Fuquay Varina - Fuquay-Varina, NC April 2021 to July 2022

Assisted the physician with minor procedures-punch biopsies, incision and drainage, mole removals and any other procedures that he would need

Obtained patients chief complaints, vitals, medication history, and other pertinent history Prepared exam rooms and equipment

Administered intramuscular and subcutaneous injections to patients Contacted the patients with lab results, diagnostic results and any other messages that the provider needed to relay to the patient.

Performed quality measures and assisted another medical assistant with prior authorizations for diagnostic imaging or medications.

Certified Medical Assistant

Neuse Valley Internal Medicine - Raleigh, NC

February 2014 to January 2019

Obtained patients complaints, vitals, medication history, and other pertinent history. Prepared exam rooms with supplies and equipment.

Administered intramuscular and subcutaneous injections to patients. Assisted the physician with minor procedures and exams Contacted patients with their results of lab results, diagnostic results and other information Assisted the referral coordinator with referrals and verifying insurances. Ran the quality management program with the insurances closing gaps of care. Certified Medical Assistant

CENTRAL CAROLINA EAR NOSE AND THROAT - Apex, NC

September 2012 to August 2013

Obtained patients chief complaint, vitals, and other pertinent history Prepared exam rooms with necessary equipment and supplies Administered allergy injections to pediatric and adult patients Assisted the physician with minor surgeries and exams Ordered clinical and office supplies as needed

Sterilized instruments and ran autoclave

Verified insurance on surgical and radiological procedures Collected and posted co-pays

Certified Medical Assistant

CHAPEL HILL URGENT CARE - Chapel Hill, NC

September 2011 to January 2012

Obtained patients chief complaint, vitals, and other pertinent history Prepared exam rooms with necessary equipment and supplies Performed venipunctures, injections, EKG's, chemistry analysis, hematology, urinalysis, IV's, and x-rays as directed by the physician

Assisted the physician with minor surgeries and exams Ordered and maintained clinical and office supplies and equipment as needed Collected and posted co-pays

Certified Medical Assistant

DUKE SPORTS MEDICINE - Durham, NC

December 2009 to July 2011

Assisted physician as needed during examination and doing minor procedures Prepared injections and ordered x-rays as ordered by the physician Reviewed charts prior to appointments -obtained prior films and records Instructed patient with after-care instructions and fitted patient with braces as ordered by the physician Changed soiled dressing and removed stitches

Sterilized instruments and ran autoclave

Assisted the physician-assistant with scheduling pre-operative visits and surgeries Certified Medical Assistant

UNIVERSAL FAMILY MEDICINE - Raleigh, NC

January 2008 to July 2008

Obtained patient vitals and other pertinent history Assisted the physician with examinations and minor procedures Instructed patient with after-care instructions-medications and diet Collected and prepared lab specimens

Prepared and administered medications and injections Telephoned prescriptions and refills to pharmacy

Education

Associate in Nursing Assisting

Wake Technical Community College - Raleigh, NC

August 2011 to October 2011

Associate in Medical Assisting

Wake Technical Community School - Raleigh, NC

2005 to 2007

High School Diploma in High School

Raleigh Christian Community School - Raleigh, NC

1996 to 2001

Skills

• CMA

• Injections

• Patient Care

• EMR

• Vital Signs

• Triage

• Laboratory Experience

• Phlebotomy

• Medical Imaging

• Quality Management

• Venipuncture

• Medical Records

• Medical Office Experience

• Anatomy Knowledge

• Insurance Verification

• HIPAA

• Physiology Knowledge

• Computer Skills

• Clerical Experience

• Transcription

• Clerical Experience

• Computer Skills

• Epic

• HIPAA

• Medical Coding

• Medical Terminology

• Physiology Knowledge

• Transcription

• Allscripts

• Customer Service

• ICD Coding

• Phone Etiquette

• Medical Scheduling

• ICD-10

• Quality Assurance

• CPT Coding

• Medical Billing

• EMR systems

• Nursing

• Primary care

• Medication administration

Certifications and Licenses

Medical Assistant

January 2007 to March 2023

AAMA

Certified Medical Assistant

CPR Certification

BLS Certification

Additional Information

CPR Certified- American Heart Association

3/2022-3/2024

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