MELISSA TILLERY
***********@*****.*** 912-***-**** Bartow, FL 33830
Summary
Reliable and hardworking medical assistant with a history of positive patient interaction and capability of meeting the demands of a high volume medical practice. Exceptional know how of medical procedures, terminology and record keeping activities.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Skills
Attention to Detail
Teamwork and Collaboration
Microsoft Office
MS Office
Planning
Team building
Google Drive
Good Telephone Etiquette
Verbal Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Self-Directed
Written Communication
Task Prioritization
Multi-tasking
Problem Resolution
CERTIFICATIONS
RMA
American Medical Technologists
BCLS
Experience
LAKELAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Lakeland, FL
RMA
07/2015 - Current
room patients
vitals
injections, Phlebotomy
Render EKG's,
Handle phone
Set up rooms for procedures
Assist providers with PAP smears, toe nail removal, I&D and punch biopsy
answer messages
prepare lab specimens for transport,
Assist patients with Patient Assistant Program applications
Assist hospital employees with Specialty Rx program
assist with compliance rounds on a quarterly basis
Ensure that proficiency are preformed quarterly to maintain the clinics lab certifications
track employee's tardiness and absences,
ensure that all employee learning education is completed
active with GEMBA presentations
Obtain reports for our weekly GEMBA session
Review Cgart Prep for geam members
Assist with the Cumulative report
Order clinical and office supplies
Assisted with transitioning from Cerner to EPIC
Review appt schedules to ensure pts appointments moved from Cerner to Epic
Assisted with transforming Morrell Internal Medicine into a Residency clinic
assist Resident, Attendings, and team members daily with scheduling concerns, referral concerns, and various other patient care concern.
Daily controls UA,Pregnancy, Glucose
Create Clinic schedule for team members
Assist with providers schedules in EPIC
Handle high volume of telephone inquiries
Set up supplies and vendors for new Parkview Family Medicine Clinic
Train Parkview Family Med staff on Polk Health work flow
assisted with COVID testing for all of LRH employees
worked with COVID drive thru testing for the community
Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
TIFT REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM
RMA
07/2012 - 06/2015
Check in patients
Obtain referral authorizations
Chart prep
Scheduling
Phlebotomy
Specimen preparation
urinalysis
lead testing in children
hemoglobin
blood glucose
hemoglobin A1C testing
rapid strep test
throat cultures
wound cultures
RSV testing
pregnancy test
prepare samples, both blood and tissue, for transport to the main lab
vital signs,
injections
perform EKG's,
answer phones and emails
maintain records and obtain prior authorizations for medicines
assisted in the accreditation process for our clinic to become a PCMH facility
Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
RMA
09/2010 - 06/2012
triage for Orthopedics, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, and Infusion
roomed patients
obtained vital signs
removed sutures and staples
answered phone messages and medicine refills
Remove cast
Assist with referrals
Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
OWASA FAMILY MEDICINE
MOA
07/2008 - 08/2010
roomed patients
obtained vitals
performed blood draws
injections
started IV's
performed various point of care test
assisted in procedures
answered all incoming messages and med refills,
helped to order and maintain stock for vaccines for children
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Updated and maintained databases with current information.
Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
GORDON HOSPITAL Calhoun, GA
MOA
01/2005 - 07/2008
I checked patients in and out
verified insurance
obtained precerts
audit charts for joint commission
room patients
obtained vitals,
performed point of care testing
Phlebotomy
drug testing
hearing testing
injections,
answered phone messages
EKG's,
assist in procedures
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
FIRSTCHOICE MEDICAL
HOME HEALTH AIDE
07/2000 - 08/2001
As a home health aide I went into patients home and provided basic care for patients
Blood Pressure checks, assisting with meds, and personal care where the primary focus of day
PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOPITAL
MOA
05/1996 - 05/1997
I roomed patients, took vitals, preformed x-rays, EKG, drew blood, and assisted with procedures
I also helped do general office duties as needed
Checked patients in and out and help preform phone triage for incoming calls
Left my position to attend classes at Darton State College