Marisa Howard
Certified Medical Assistant
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Certified Clinical Medical Assistant seeking a healthcare position focused on high-quality patient care. Comprehensive clinical and administrative experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Skilled in pediatric and adult patient intake, vital sign assessment, EHR documentation, injections, and certified in phlebotomy.
Brings a calm and compassionate approach to supporting patients with a wide range of medical conditions. Valued for empathy, reliability, and commitment to patient-centered care.
Experience
Medical Assistant - Swedish Sand Point Primary Care
- Supported comprehensive primary care across the lifespan, including infant, pediatric exams, pediatric screenings, adult and geriatric care, preventive/wellness visits, Medicare Wellness Exams, acute visits, and hospital follow-ups.
- Completed new patient intake and rooming, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and accurate clinical documentation in Epic.
- Provided immunizations, performed EKGs, cognitive screenings, urinalysis, point-of-care testing, specimen collection, and pediatric screening assessments to support evaluation and ongoing patient care.
- Assisted providers with Pap smears, incision and drainage, knee/joint procedures, wound care, and other in-office procedures.
- Coordinated referrals and follow-up care to help patients access specialty services and outside clinics. Responded patient messages in Epic, routed clinical concerns.
Medical Assistant - AfterOurs Urgent Care
- Provided high-volume outpatient care to 50+ pediatric and adult patients per day while maintaining quality, safety, and patient satisfaction.
- Patient intake and vital signs for pediatric and adult patients.
- Performed venipuncture and specimen collection.
- Administered injections.
- Assisted providers with wound care, dressing changes, and sterile field setup.
- Demonstrated patient-centered, compassionate care to patients and their families.
Certified Nurse Aid - Shiftkey
- Provided inpatient care to elderly, rehabilitation, traumatic brain injury, and psychiatric populations.
- Assisted with ADLs, managed oxygen therapy, and enforced infection control protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality care.
Undergraduate Laboratory Assistant - University of Colorado at Boulder
(2023-05 - 2023-09)
- Prepared sterile media, reagents, and laboratory equipment in accordance with biosafety and aseptic protocols.
- Contributed to clinical research documentation and analysis.
Education
Medical Assistant Graduate - Denver Medical Assistant School (2026-01)
Health Sciences Student - Front Range Community College (2024)
Phlebotomist - Oquirrh Mountain Phlebotomy School (2025-09)
Certified Nurse Aid - Voyager Nurse Aide Program (2023-06)
Former Biochemistry Student - Biochemistry - University of Colorado at Boulder (2021 - 2023)
