MALEE CARRA
Bellefonte
Summary
Compassionate Medical Assistant with a strong focus on patient-centered care. Skilled in maintaining electronic health records and effectively facilitating communication between patients and medical staff. Committed to delivering optimal patient experiences through meticulous preparation and a clean environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Mount Nittany Medical Center
State College
06.2025 - Current
- Recorded patient medical histories and updated electronic health records.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Facilitated communication between patients and medical staff for optimal care.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Utilized Epic EMR system as Super User - following formal training.
Medical Assistant
Mount Nittany Physicians Group
STATE COLLEGE
09.2014 - Current
- Obtain vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure readings, height and weight measurements. accurately and reported any abnormalities to the supervising physician.
- Documented medical data in patient charts, facilitating accurate records.
- Prepared examination rooms for incoming patients by stocking necessary materials and ensuring cleanliness of the room prior to patient arrival.
- Administered injections per physician orders while adhering to safety guidelines set forth by the facility's policy manual.
- Compiled patient histories by interviewing them regarding their medical history, family history, current medications or treatments they are undergoing.
- Supported physicians in examinations, procedures, and diagnostic tests.
- Performed general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms.
- Scheduled appointments for patients.
- Educated patients about their conditions and treatments.
- Conducted EKGs, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
Nurse Aide
Brookline Village
State College
07.2009 - 08.2014
- Provided compassionate patient care while assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and ambulating.
- Responded promptly to call lights and addressed patient requests, enhancing overall patient satisfaction.
- Managed multiple tasks concurrently, prioritizing workloads to support efficient patient care.
- Assisted patients in maintaining a safe environment by adhering to fall prevention protocols.
- Lifted non-ambulatory patients carefully to reduce risk of accidents during care.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly and reported any changes or concerns immediately.
- Utilized PPE appropriately and followed patient safety and infection control guidelines.
- Performed light housekeeping duties, ensuring clean and organized patient environments.
Education
Medical Assistant - Clinical Medical Assisting
CPI, Central PA Institute
Pleasant Gap06-2014
High School Diploma -
Indian Valley High School
Lewistown, PA06-2009
Skills
- Compassionate Clinical documentation
- Customer service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Vital signs monitoring
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Patient-focused care
- Immunization administration
- Medical supply inventory
- Medical procedures
- Patient education
- Electronic health records
- Effective communication
- Simple dressings
Certification
Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Mount Nittany Medical Center
06.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
Mount Nittany Physicians Group
09.2014 - Current
Nurse Aide
Brookline Village
07.2009 - 08.2014
Medical Assistant - Clinical Medical Assisting
CPI, Central PA Institute
High School Diploma -
Indian Valley High School