LaCeysha Cowans
**** ****** ****** ******, ** ***77
**************@***.***
Dear Human Resources,
I am LaCeysha Cowans. I have completed a certificate program and a Medical Assistant training course from Sanford Brown College in Skokie IL. I will graduate February 25, 2012. I am certified in the following:
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Training
• Automated external defibrillators (AED) compliance certificate.
I also have the knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act HIPPA and JCAHO. I also have the knowledge of the following:
• Medical Office Management
• Medical Billing & Coding
• Medical Records Management
• Bookkeeping & Filling
• Taking Patient Vitals
• Blood Draws
• Injections
• Patient Scheduling
• Ancillary Testing
• Patient Education
I am a dependable, hard-working and capable candidate looking to secure a Medical Assistant position within a healthcare facility where my skills and work ethic can be utilized in a productive and professional fashion. I am eager to gain as much education and hands on training I can get. Should you have a vacancy for an individual with my experience, drive and enthusiasm, you may call me at 224-***-**** and I can be reached via email: **************@***.***. I would appreciate an opportunity to meet with you to explore our mutual interests. I will be in touch.
Professional Profile
Personal Profile
Passionate and people-oriented Healthcare Professional with experience in Patient Care and Direct Care Professional within the mental health field. Known for dedication to providing premium patient care.
Skills Summary
• Medical Office Management
• Medical Billing & Coding
• Medical Records Management
• Data Entry (75 WPM)
• Bookkeeping & Filling
• Taking Patient Vitals • Blood Draws
• Injections
• Patient Scheduling
• Ancillary Testing
• Patient Education
• HIPPA & JCAHO Knowledge
Professional Experience
ILLINOIS BONE & JOINT- Chicago IL
Medical Assistant Externship, 2011
• Performed front desk administravie tasks; patient filling, enterd data into EMR system, assisted patients in filling out paperwork.
• Greeted and roomed patients.
• Ensured all rooms were cleanes and sanitized.
• Obtain vitals from patients.
• Drew blood form patients for testing.
• Pulled charts for EMR scanning
UNITED METHODIST HOME AND SERVICES- Chicago IL
Certified Nursing Assistant, 2005-2010
• Serve as a member of interdisciplinary healthcare team for a busy family medical practice. Assist seven MDs as well as PA and RN team in ensuring optimal patient care and smooth daily functioning of office.
• Efficiently handled variouse daily duties (e.g., transportation, daily hygiene, daily errands) allowing the patients daily need to be met.
• Ensure the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all facillites, and equipment.
• Approached all emergency situations calmly and effectively and added the personal, caring touch that immediately the patient at ease.
GOLFVIEW DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER- Des Plains,IL
Direct Care Professional, 2004
• Assisted mentally ill patients in deceloping skills to independently care for themselves outside of a group home.
o Taught students to complete daily chours such as shopping and laundry.
o Assisted patients managing their reactions in emergency situations.
o Provide transportation to run various errands
Education
SANFORD-BROWN COLLEGE- SKOKIE IL
MEDICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM 2011-PRESENT
CERTIFIED IN FIRST AID & CPR 2011
STUDENT AMBASSOR
SOUTH SURBURBAN COLLEGE SOUTH HOLLAND, IL
CERFIED NURSING ASSISTANT 1997
THORNRIDGE HIGHSCHOOL DOLTON IL
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA,1996