Meagan Hale
Lexington
Summary
Dynamic Certified Clinical Medical Assistant with proven expertise at Kentucky Urgent Care, excelling in patient education and medication administration. Adept at performing diagnostic tests and maintaining confidentiality, while ensuring optimal patient care. A reliable team player, skilled in electronic health records and committed to fostering a compassionate healthcare environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Kentucky Urgent Care
Lexington
06.2020 - 01.2025
- Perform a variety of clinical duties including:
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Operated x-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations within the clinic setting by following established protocols.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Performed wound care management including dressing changes and debridement when necessary.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Performed patient intake, including taking vital signs and medical histories.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Assisted physicians with clinical procedures such as suturing, drawing blood, and administering injections.
- Performed laboratory specimen collections such as urine samples or throat swabs according to established standards.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
BAPTIST HEALTH – ENDOCRINOLOGY
Lexington
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Perform a variety of clinical duties including:
- Room patients efficiently while taking vitals, as well as, updating medical history and medications
- Point of care tested patients blood sugar and A1C’
- Assisted providers with procedures including thyroid fine needle aspirations (FNA)
- Took retinal photos to be sent for review
- Maintained equipment, sterilization and supply levels throughout the office
- Perform a variety of clerical duties including:
- Used the Epic program as the company’s Electronic Health System
- Communicated with patients via telephone to answer questions, discuss medications and convey information to their provider
- Communicated with pharmacies on patient’s behalf to ensure prescriptions were received quickly and efficiently
- Cleaned the clinic and equipment at the end of every day
- Maintained proper health and safety protocols throughout the entire office and lab
Education
National Health Career Association (NHA) Clinical Medical Assistant Certification -
KENTUCKY HEALTHCARE TRAINING
Lexington, KY06.2021
Certified Phlebotomy Technician -
KENTUCKY HEALTHCARE TRAINING
Lexington, KY12.2017
Associate of Applied Science -
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KYPsychology -
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
Lexington, KY01.2019
Liberal Arts Academy -
HENRY CLAY HIGH SCHOOL
Lexington, KY01.2016
Skills
- Patient education
- Medication administration
- Vital signs measurement
- Wound care management
- Diagnostic testing
- Electronic health records
- Medical history collection
- Equipment maintenance
- Interpersonal communication
- Confidentiality assurance
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Patient triage
- Medical office procedures
- CPR certified
- Certified clinical medical assistant (CCMA)
- First aid
- Compassionate caregiver
- Prepare treatment rooms
- Phlebotomy
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Professionalism
- Reliable team player
References
Available upon request
Certification
- NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assisting (CCMA) valid through 06/29/2027
Timeline
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
BAPTIST HEALTH – ENDOCRINOLOGY
03.2022 - 04.2023
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Kentucky Urgent Care
06.2020 - 01.2025
National Health Career Association (NHA) Clinical Medical Assistant Certification -
KENTUCKY HEALTHCARE TRAINING
Certified Phlebotomy Technician -
KENTUCKY HEALTHCARE TRAINING
Associate of Applied Science -
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Psychology -
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
Liberal Arts Academy -
HENRY CLAY HIGH SCHOOL
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