Certified Medical Assistant with EHR Expertise
Resume:
liza wakweya
Washington, DC ***** • 202-***-**** • ***********@*****.***
Summary
Certified Medical Assistant with relevant experience in fast-paced healthcare settings. Strong background in patient care, medical terminology, and electronic health record systems. Showcased ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing environments or demands. Success noted in improving clinic workflow efficiency and contributing positively to team-focused environments.
Skills
• HIPAA compliance • Customer service
• Medical terminology • Vital sign monitoring
• EMR / EHR • Direct patient care
• Reliable team player • Compassionate
• Immunization administration • Specimens collection and processing
• Medical procedures • Maintaining confidentiality
• Simple dressings
Experience
Medical Assistant, 03/2023 to 04/2024
Mcc medical clinic – Silver Spring, Maryland
• Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
• Maintained accurate patient records and updated electronic health systems.
• Prepared examination rooms and ensured necessary medical supplies were stocked.
• Collected and processed lab specimens following safety protocols.
• Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency within the clinic. Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
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Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
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• Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician. Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
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• Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination. Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
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• Documented notes during patient visits.
• Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards. Medical Assistant, 10/2014 to 08/2021
UNITY HEALTH CARE INC. – Washington, DC
• Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
• Prepared examination rooms and ensured necessary medical supplies were stocked.
• Collected and processed lab specimens following safety protocols.
• Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency within the clinic. Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
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Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
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• Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician. Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
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• Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination. Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
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• Documented notes during patient visits.
Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
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• Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
• Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards. Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
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Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
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• Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity. Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
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Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
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• Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
• Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times. Education and Training
No Degree: Medical Assistant
Kaplan College - Fort Worth, TX
High School Diploma: 05/2004
Gorge Washington High School - Cedar Rapids, IA
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