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Venisha Matthews

North Charleston

Summary

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant with strong clinical skills and commitment to patient care. Prepared to support healthcare teams with diagnostic procedures, phlebotomy, and patient assessments. Known for collaboration and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Reliable with focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes and enhancing team efficiency.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant Intern

Shifa Clinic
06.2025 - Current
  • Prepared examination rooms for patient visits, ensuring cleanliness and availability of necessary supplies.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Collected vitals, and current complaints via patient interviews.

Program Assistant

SC Department of Mental Health
05.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
  • Established rapport with clients through exceptional customer service practices, fostering ongoing relationships built on trust and respect.
  • Provided administrative support to department leadership, streamlining daily operations through efficient task prioritization and delegation skills.
  • Supported planning and coordination of program and associated activities.

Administrative Team Support Specialist I

SC Vocational Rehabilitation Department
09.2022 - 05.2024
  • Participated in cross-functional team-building activities.
  • Played a key role in the development of the team''s strategic plan, ensuring that goals were aligned with overall company objectives.
  • Improved overall team satisfaction by fostering a positive work environment through open communication channels and employee recognition programs.
  • Assisted in budget planning efforts by tracking expenses closely, providing recommendations on cost-saving measures when appropriate.

Direct Support Professional

Disabilities Board Of Charleston County
08.2015 - 07.2018
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.

Education

Certification - Billing & Coding Specialist

Carmichael Medical Training, LLC
Mt. Pleasant, SC
09-2025

Certification - Medical Administrative Assistant

PATCH Career Institute
North Charleston
08-2025

Certification - Medical Assistant

Carmichael Medical Training, LLC
Mt. Pleasant
05-2025

Certification - Pharmacy Technician

PATCH Career Institute
North Charleston, SC
04-2016

High School Diploma -

Garrett Academy of Technology
North Charleston, SC
06-2011

Skills

  • Medical office procedures
  • EMR / EHR
  • Confidentiality and HIPAA
  • Vital signs assessment
  • Immunization administration
  • Phlebotomy
  • Electrocardiography (EKG)

Certification

  • BLS, AMA- 2025
  • CCMA, NHA - 2025
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician, SCLLR- 2016

Timeline

Medical Assistant Intern

Shifa Clinic
06.2025 - Current

Program Assistant

SC Department of Mental Health
05.2024 - Current

Administrative Team Support Specialist I

SC Vocational Rehabilitation Department
09.2022 - 05.2024

Direct Support Professional

Disabilities Board Of Charleston County
08.2015 - 07.2018

Certification - Billing & Coding Specialist

Carmichael Medical Training, LLC

Certification - Medical Administrative Assistant

PATCH Career Institute

Certification - Medical Assistant

Carmichael Medical Training, LLC

Certification - Pharmacy Technician

PATCH Career Institute

High School Diploma -

Garrett Academy of Technology

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