Carole McPherson
Happy Lane
Arlington, VA 22207
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Objective
Obtain a full-time Certified Medical Assistant position with responsibility to perform administrative and clinical duties throughout the medical practice
Experience
Good Samaritan Hospital, Arlington, VA
2008-2009
Expansive responsibilities including many office procedures including obtaining and charting the vital signs of all patient’s, obtaining specimens under the supervision of the physician, schedule appointments, keeping charts updated and answering telephones
- Maintain appointment book
- Perform allergy tests and administer injections
- Submit insurance claims and complete insurance forms
- Transcribe all medical correspondence
Physicians Medical Group, Richmond, VA
2007-2008
Responsible for assisting physician with varied office procedures as well as all data entry procedures
- Patient scheduling responsibilities
- Prepare examination rooms for procedures and examinations
- Collection of blood and urine for testing
- Perform EKGs
- Conduct spirometry evaluations
- Chart patient history and vital signs
General Medical Practice, Arlington, VA
January 2007-May 2007
Student in Medical Assistant Program
Externship: participated in all medical office routines, basic administration and data entry tasks during the final stages of my education, which allowed me to solidify the daily duties of a Certified Medical Assistant
Skills for interpersonal relationships emphasized during the externship that will allow me to deal with patients’ needs in a compassionate and professional manner to better serve the patients
- Obtained medical history of patients
- Charted current patient complaints
- Scheduled appointments
- Collection of blood and urine specimens
- Performed EKG’s
- Conducted spirometry examinations
- Prepare examination rooms for procedures
- Performed some data entry procedures relevant to health insurance
Education
2007 – Arlington Technical College
Arlington, VA
Associates degree in Medical Assistance
2003-2007 Popular High School
Arlington, VA
High School Diploma
Became certified as a medical assistant (CMA)
Up to date CPR certification
Current First Aid certification as first responder
Other
Worked as a nurse’s aide during my senior year in high school
Volunteered one day each week in a hospice setting which allowed me to learn the techniques necessary to help patients deal with the devastating effects of a terminal illness
Proficient in use of Microsoft word and Microsoft Excel, which began during high school
Medical Assistant Resume Sample
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