Montai Craddock
Kansas City
Summary
Compassionate Medical Assistant skilled in patient care, effective communication, and teamwork. Nine months of hands-on experience through a trusted hospital before obtaining my certification. Committed to enhancing patient experiences and supporting healthcare providers through attention to detail and adaptability.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
University Health Hospital
Kansas City
04.2026 - Current
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and routine medical procedures.
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed clinic calendars efficiently.
- Recorded patient histories and maintained accurate electronic health records.
- Educated patients on medication usage and post-treatment care instructions.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns and provide support.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance patient flow and service delivery.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications, and treatments according to physician instructions.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
Medical Assistant Apprentice
University Health Hospital
Kansas City
08.2025 - 04.2026
- Completed a 9-month medical assistant apprenticeship program combining hands-on clinical experience with Metropolitan Community College (MCC) coursework and online training modules
- Completed online coursework and MCC curriculum covering anatomy & physiology, pharmacology basics, medical terminology, and clinical patient care
- Performed phlebotomy and specimen collection, ensuring accurate labeling and safe transport for diagnostic testing.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams across multiple specialty clinics through a rotational/floating apprenticeship model
- Achieved Clinical Medical Assistant certification through rigorous examination.
- Collected and recorded patient vital signs with precision to support accurate health assessments.
- Prepared examination rooms and maintained sterilization of medical instruments to uphold patient safety standards.
Dietary Aide
Park Meadows Senior Living
Overland Park
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Prepared and served meals according to dietary guidelines.
- Assisted patients with special needs during meals, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Engaged with residents to provide positive and enriching experiences.
- Delivered snacks to nurse station for timely distribution to residents.
- Provided compassionate care to patients and collaborated respectfully with team members.
- Gathered soiled tablecloths and dietary linens and delivered to laundry.
- Maintained exceptional customer service standards in high-volume, fast-paced environments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ruskin High School
Kansas City, MO05-2034
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Metropolitan Community College
Kansas City, MO05-2028
Skills
- Patient care
- Medical terminology
- Electronic health records
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Vital signs measurement
- Data entry
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Professionalism and ethics
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) National Health Association
Timeline
Medical Assistant
University Health Hospital
04.2026 - Current
Medical Assistant Apprentice
University Health Hospital
08.2025 - 04.2026
Dietary Aide
Park Meadows Senior Living
04.2024 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Ruskin High School
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Metropolitan Community College