Amber Kornegay
Zebulon
Summary
Compassionate Medical Assistant with strong patient care skills. Experienced in vital sign monitoring, medication oversight, and patient education, ensuring high-quality support and improved patient outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Care.com HomePay
Chapel Hill, NC
06.2019 - Current
- Executed patient care responsibilities, focusing on precise vital sign assessments and diligent medication oversight.
- Coordinated patient appointments, ensuring efficient scheduling and communication.
- Assisted in developing and implementing care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
Administrative Coordinator
Senior Care Centers
Raleigh, NC
04.2016 - 01.2019
- Coordinated scheduling and logistics for staff meetings and training sessions.
- Managed communication between departments to streamline operations and improve service delivery.
- Developed and maintained filing systems to ensure accurate documentation and easy retrieval of information.
- Assisted in preparing reports on operational efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards.
Phlebotomist
Ortho N.c
Knightdale, NC
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Collected blood samples using venipuncture and capillary techniques, adhering to safety protocols.
- Processed specimens accurately for laboratory analysis, ensuring proper labeling and documentation.
- Maintained sterile environment by following infection control procedures and cleaning protocols.
- Educated patients on procedures, alleviating anxiety and ensuring cooperation during sample collection.
CNA
Waltonwood Senior Living
Cary, NC
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Administered daily medication and assisted with personal care for residents, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, contributing to timely healthcare interventions.
- Assisted in mobility and physical therapy activities, enhancing residents' independence and quality of life.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams, promoting tailored resident support.
Education
Phlebotomy - Certified Medical Assistant
Shades of Purple
Raleigh, NC11.2017
High School Diploma -
Burn High School
Bunn, NC06.2003
Med Tech -
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC01.2013
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical terminology
- Specimens collection and processing
- Patient scheduling
- Patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Vital sign monitoring
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient documentation
- Wound care
- Patient assessments
- Inventory and supply management
- Inventory management
- Medical records management
- Conflict resolution
- Payment collection
- Medical billing and coding
- Medical billing
- Needs assessments
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Triage assessment
- Basic life support
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Patient education
- Safety compliance
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Infection control
- Physical stamina
- Telephone etiquette
- Blood pressure measurement
- Schedule coordination
- Injection administration
- Sample collection procedures
- HIPAA protocols
- Clinical applications
- Workflow organization
- Healthcare procedures
- Insurance confirmation
- Medical records oversight
- Treatment setup
- Customer service
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Maintaining confidentiality
- EMR / EHR
- Immunization administration
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Reliable team player
- Phlebotomy
- Electronic medical records
- Data entry
- Patient flow management
- Compassionate
- Patient-focused care
- CPR
- First aid
- Procedure assistance
- Patient relations
- Adaptable
- Appointment setting
- Patient care coordination
- Simple dressings
- Equipment sterilization
- Insurance verification
- Monitoring patient progress
- Trustworthy companion
- Medical terminology in [languages]
- Medical procedures
- Diagnostic procedures
- Sterile technique
- Medical office administration
- Complex Problem-solving
- Valid [state] driver's license
- Compassionate caregiver
- Prioritizing stat orders
- Lab equipment calibration
- Patient management
- Lab equipment operation
- Reliable transportation
- Insurance claims
- Companionship and emotional support
- Professional bedside manner
- Electrocardiographic rhythm recognition
- Wound care specialist
- Medical equipment operation
- Laboratory maintenance
- Patient oral care
- Case management
- Chronic disease management
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
Accomplishments
- Reduced turnaround time on lab results by [Number]%.
- Mentored junior staff on new radiological equipment operation.
- Recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty.
- Took approximately [Number] X-rays per day.
- Completed [Number] clinical hours in diagnostic and portable X-rays.
- Successfully transitioned facility to use of [Program or Software Name].
- Recognized for outstanding dedication to patient care.
- Lowered equipment costs by [Number]% by implementing new inventory tracking system.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Author of “[Article Title],” published in [Journal Name] in [Year].
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
Affiliations
- APICS – Association for Supply Chain Management
- Rotary International
- Toastmasters
- Project Management Institute
- International Council of Nurses
- Society of Human Resource Management
- Association of Information Technology Professionals
- American Marketing Association
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- American Medical Informatics Association
- American Society of Safety Professionals
- Association for Computing Machinery
- National Association of Social Workers
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
- RMA - Registered Medical Assistant
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Care.com HomePay
06.2019 - Current
Phlebotomist
Ortho N.c
06.2018 - 12.2018
CNA
Waltonwood Senior Living
05.2017 - 07.2018
Administrative Coordinator
Senior Care Centers
04.2016 - 01.2019
Phlebotomy - Certified Medical Assistant
Shades of Purple
High School Diploma -
Burn High School
Med Tech -
Wake Technical Community College