Areana Cotton
Franklinton
Summary
Dynamic Certified Clinical Medical Assistant with extensive experience at Ochsner, excelling in patient care and clinical documentation. Proven ability to enhance patient flow and manage medical supplies efficiently. Skilled in venipuncture and HIPAA compliance, while fostering a compassionate environment for patients and supporting healthcare teams effectively.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Ochsner
04.2024 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Prepared patients for examinations or treatments, positioning them properly to ensure comfort throughout the procedure while assisting healthcare professionals as needed.
- Improved patient flow within the clinic by effectively managing appointment scheduling and timely rooming of patients.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information by adhering to HIPAA guidelines at all times during recordkeeping and communications.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Care Now
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Managed inventory levels for medical supplies, ensuring appropriate stock was available for seamless clinic operations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Improved patient flow within the clinic by effectively managing appointment scheduling and timely rooming of patients.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information by adhering to HIPAA guidelines at all times during recordkeeping and communications.
Education
No Degree - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Our Time Is Now Community College
McComb06-2022
High School Diploma -
Pine High School
Franklinton, LA05-2016
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Immunization administration
- Venipuncture expertise
- Vital sign monitoring
- Clinical documentation
- Medical office procedures
- Specimen collection
- Physician support
- Medical terminology
- EKG monitoring
- Direct care
Certification
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Timeline
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Ochsner
04.2024 - Current
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Care Now
10.2022 - 02.2024
No Degree - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Our Time Is Now Community College
High School Diploma -
Pine High School
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