Christopher Washington
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 11+ years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
The Care Clinic LLC
05.2021 - Current
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Medical Assistant
Mayo Medical Clinic
04.2011 - 01.2015
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Education
Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
National Association For Health Professionals
Gardner07.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant
Virginia Community College
Baton Rouge, LAHigh School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA05.2011
Skills
- Electronic health records management
- Healthcare coding
- Insurance verification
- Referral coordination
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical office administration
- Patient scheduling
- Intake control
- Phlebotomy
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Prioritizing stat orders
- Electrocardiographic rhythm recognition
- Equipment sterilization
- Specimen labeling
- Payment collection
- Prescription refills
- Preparing specimens and samples
- Insurance authorizations
- Lab equipment setup
- Medical billing procedures
- HIPAA regulations
- Immunization administration
- EKG administration
Certification
- NRCMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Medical Assistant
The Care Clinic LLC
05.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant
Mayo Medical Clinic
04.2011 - 01.2015
Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
National Association For Health Professionals
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant
Virginia Community College
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
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