Paris York
Myrtle Beach
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Seaside Dermatology
Murrells Inlet
02.2025 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of exam rooms and equipment.
- Scheduled appointments and managed patient follow-up communications.
- Supported healthcare providers during examinations and procedures.
- Educated patients on medication usage and care instructions.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- 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.
- Supported dermatologists during procedures by handing instruments and maintaining sterility.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care instructions clearly and effectively.
- Provided support to the dermatology team by answering phones, responding to emails, filing paperwork.
- Managed inventory of office supplies and medical equipment; ordered new items as needed.
- Instructed patients on proper skincare techniques and provided education regarding skin diseases.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Processed payments from patients accurately using cash registers or computerized systems.
- Assisted with scheduling patient appointments and follow-up visits.
Certified Medical Assistant
Tidelands Health
Myrtle Beach
07.2022 - 01.2025
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of exam rooms and equipment.
- Prepared patients for examinations by taking vital signs and medical histories.
- Supported healthcare providers during examinations and procedures.
- Performed basic lab tests and collected specimens as directed.
- Educated patients on medication usage and care instructions.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- 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.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Obtained insurance authorizations for prescribed medications or treatments for patients in need of financial assistance programs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Socastee High School
Myrtle Beach, SC06-2016
Some College (No Degree) - CMA program
Horry Georgetown Technical College
Myrtle Beach Skills
- Electronic health records
- Vital sign monitoring
- Injection administration
- Appointment scheduling
- Customer service
- Medical terminology
- Effective communication
- Medical records management
- Schedule coordination
- Verbal and written communication
- Patient documentation
- HIPAA compliance
- Payment collection
- Telephone etiquette
- Ear irrigation
- Compassionate
- Suture removal
Affiliations
- Working Out
- Going to church
- Cooking
Certification
- CMA Certification: November 2023
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Seaside Dermatology
02.2025 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Tidelands Health
07.2022 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
Socastee High School
Some College (No Degree) - CMA program
Horry Georgetown Technical College