Charlexus Houston
Waynesboro
Summary
Knowledgeable in medical terminology. Effective communication skills. Medical experience includes over 3 year of experience as Certified Medical Assistant in a family physician's office and an externship, requiring primarily clinical and medical administrative skills. Has over 2 years of customer service; including working as a cashier at a truck stop for 2 years and almost 2 years of industrial/manufacturing experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Medical Associates plus
Augusta
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted in patient examinations and documented medical histories.
- Coordinated patient appointments and managed scheduling efficiently.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured cleanliness and organization.
- Collected and processed lab specimens for diagnostic testing.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and health maintenance strategies.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Answered patient calls promptly and directed inquiries to the appropriate department when needed.
- Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
PCT/Unit Secretary
Piedmont Healthcare
Augusta
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Organize charts, order supplies, gave pre-op CHG baths, assist the RN on the floor with patients, took vitals, check blood sugar
Certified Medical Assistant
Dr. Bonnie Jenkins
Waynesboro
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Performed back office duties such as preparing examination rooms, performed shaved biopsies, served as the lead lab tech, utilized sterilized instruments and assisted with sterilized pap smears.
- Updated medical records utilizing EMR systems. Front office duties included scheduling appointments, verifying insurance and collecting payments. Administered medications and injections. Stored vaccinations and medical supplies.
Cashier
Red Crab - Juicy Seafood
Augusta
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Greet customers. Managed all transactions accurately and efficiently to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Received payments and issued receipts. Properly packaged food and kept track of all cash and credit transactions, reporting any discrepancies.
- Properly used a cash register. Scanned goods and ensured pricing was accurate. Collected cash/credit payments. Resolved customer complaints and provided relevant information. Maintained clean and tidy checkout areas.
Medical Assistant Extern
Medical Specialist, Inc.
Waynesboro
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Provided support to the physicians and staff to coordinate treatment and general care of clients.
- Answered a multi-line phone to schedule, re-schedule or cancel appointments.
- Utilized customer service techniques to retrieve patient history, vitals and insurance; verifying insurance coverage.
- Explained treatment and procedures to patients.
- Stocked and maintained inventory. Managed and appropriately dressed wounds. Performed injections and sterilized equipment, ensuring treatment rooms were prepared for patients.
- Utilized proper PPE, performed EKG's and administered medication.
- Instructed patients how to properly utilize/take medications. Performed data entry, utilizing an EMR system. Submitted prescriptions via phone, web or fax. Performed venipunctures, obtained lab specimens for diagnostic testing and reported results.
Assembly TC
Textron Specialized Vehicles
Augusta
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Assembled component parts into completed units within blueprint specification and design tolerances.
- Maintained acceptable performance standards for assembly, production, quality, safety, and housekeeping.
- Performed minor adjustments, repairs, and setups to equipment and machines with supervision.
- Inspected parts and completed units by using visual inspection, gauges, tape measures, check fixtures, calipers, and other equipment.
- Performed a variety of assembly and production duties with minimal supervision. Maintained responsibility for correct placement of all tools in proper locations daily. Maintained a clean and organized workstation.
Education
Medical Assistant -
Miller-Motte College
Augusta, GASkills
- Vital Signs
- Injections
- Venipuncture
- Pathology
- Medical Office Systems
- Diagnostic Testing (Rapid test & UAs)
- Phlebotomy
- EKG
- Customer Service
- Organizational
- Multi-tasking
- Data Entry including logging medications
- Organization
- Communications
- Patient Access
- Medical Terminology
- Scheduling Appointments
- Explaining Treatment and Procedures to Patients
- Collecting Specimens
- Proficient Computer Skills
- Patient care
- EMR documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Patient scheduling
- Flexibility
- Compassionate care
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Medical laboratory procedures
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Specimen collection
Certification
CCMA Certification
BLS
Assessments
- Medical terminology, Proficient, 04/01/24
- Medical receptionist skills, Proficient, 07/01/24
- Attention to detail, Proficient, 04/01/24
- Protecting patient privacy, Proficient, 07/01/24
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Medical Associates plus
10.2024 - Current
PCT/Unit Secretary
Piedmont Healthcare
10.2023 - 09.2024
Certified Medical Assistant
Dr. Bonnie Jenkins
07.2022 - 09.2023
Cashier
Red Crab - Juicy Seafood
06.2022 - 08.2022
Medical Assistant Extern
Medical Specialist, Inc.
04.2022 - 07.2022
Assembly TC
Textron Specialized Vehicles
08.2020 - 04.2022
Medical Assistant -
Miller-Motte College