Jocelyn SmithCertified Clinical Medical Assistant

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

I bring calm, organized clinical support to busy outpatient care teams.

I have 2+ years of direct patient care experience in ambulatory primary care and chiropractic settings, with strengths in Cerner documentation, clinical procedures, prior authorizations, lab operations, and front and back office workflow.

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2+ years

Direct patient care experience

Ambulatory primary care and chiropractic settings

Cerner

EHR proficiency

Chart review, visit documentation, and workflow support

2028

CPR and First Aid current through

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A little more about me

Here is a quick overview of how I support patients, providers, and clinic operations.

I'm a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant with 2+ years of direct patient care experience in ambulatory primary care and chiropractic settings. I work confidently with EHR documentation, clinical procedures, prior authorizations, and lab operations, and I take pride in supporting high-volume clinics with accuracy, compassion, and strong HIPAA awareness.

How I work

  • Rooming patients, collecting vitals, and supporting point-of-care testing with accuracy and efficiency
  • Documenting visits in Cerner EHR in real time while coordinating physician workflow
  • Managing prior authorizations for medications, imaging, and specialty referrals
  • Maintaining compliant lab and supply operations through inventory tracking, audits, and equipment readiness
  • Supporting both front-desk and back-office responsibilities in high-volume outpatient environments

Clinical experience

These roles reflect the hands-on patient care and clinic support experience I bring to a medical team.

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Clinical Experience

Lead Medical Assistant

Edna Valley Health Center - Dignity Health | San Luis Obispo, CA

Sep 2020 - Jul 2022

  • Coordinated front and back office operations in a high-volume ambulatory primary care clinic, helping streamline patient flow and reduce wait times.
  • Roomed patients, recorded vitals, and performed point-of-care testing including glucose, urinalysis, and rapid strep screenings.
  • Documented patient encounters, assessments, plans, and orders accurately in Cerner EHR to support efficient provider workflow.

Clinical Experience

Medical Assistant

Powersource Chiropractic | San Luis Obispo, CA

Mar 2017 - Dec 2019

  • Performed patient intake, recorded vitals, and documented visit details for chiropractic evaluations and follow-up appointments.
  • Educated patients on rehabilitation exercises, post-treatment care plans, and preventive wellness strategies.
  • Maintained sanitized treatment rooms and kept equipment calibrated, stocked, and ready for daily patient volume.

Credentials and skills

My education, certifications, and day-to-day clinical tools are collected here in one place.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Biology

Sonoma State University

May 2025

Medical Assistant Certificate Program

Cuesta College

May 2020

Associate of Science in General Biology

Cuesta College

Dec 2019

Certifications

CPR and First Aid

Current certification, expires 2028

EHR Systems

  • Cerner documentation
  • Order entry
  • Chart review

Clinical Procedures

  • Vital signs
  • Point-of-care testing
  • Vaccine administration
  • Medication administration
  • Phlebotomy preparation

Administrative Support

  • Prior authorizations
  • Insurance verification
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Front office workflow

Lab and Compliance

  • Inventory management
  • Medication tracking
  • Equipment calibration
  • HIPAA compliance

Technology

  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Workspace

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