OCTAVIA OATIES
Hammond,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.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant /Lead Patient Access Representative
Ochsner Urgent Care & Occupational Health
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, ensuring sterile environment and patient comfort.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
- Improved clinical workflow with introduction of electronic health records system.
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
- Facilitated strong communication and collaboration within the department by organizing regular team meetings and initiating open discussions on areas of concern or potential improvement.
Certified Medical Assistant / CET and CPT
Rapid Urgent Care
05.2018 - Current
- Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Adhered to cleaning protocol for EKG machine, Holter cables and accessories to provide safe environment.
- Educated patients on testing and preparation steps prior to procedure.
- Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant, EKG /Phlebotomy Tech
Northshore Technical Community College - Sullivan
Hammond,LA07.2020
High School Diploma - Certified Nursing Assistant Awarded Dec 2,2016
Fontainebleau High School
Mandeville, LA05.2017
Skills
- Patient Care
- Medical Charting/Documentation
- Phlebotomy and EKG experience
- Administering Injection and Collecting lab specimens
- EMR / EHR
- Cleanliness and Organization
- CPR
- Compassionate
- Antigen testing
- DOT / Drug Screen testing
- Compassionate
- Data Entry
- Procedure Assistance
- Patient Flow Management
- Indirect Patient Care
- Respiratory therapy functions
- Clinical Documentation
Timeline
Medical Assistant /Lead Patient Access Representative
Ochsner Urgent Care & Occupational Health
01.2023 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant / CET and CPT
Rapid Urgent Care
05.2018 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant, EKG /Phlebotomy Tech
Northshore Technical Community College - Sullivan
High School Diploma - Certified Nursing Assistant Awarded Dec 2,2016
Fontainebleau High School
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