Educationmedical Office Assistant Patient Care Technician resume example with 19+ years of experience
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Summary
Highly motivated Sales Associate with extensive customer service and sales experience. Outgoing sales professional with track record of driving increased sales, improving buying experience and elevating company profile with target market.
Skills
Guest services
Inventory control procedures
Merchandising expertise
Loss prevention
Cash register operations
Product promotions
Experience
01/2009 to 10/2017EDUCATION
Medical office Assistant/Patient Care TechnicianSoutheast Alaska Regional Health Consortium | Wrangell, AK,
Took vital signs from patients and reported them to the staff nurse or physician, noting any differences from
previous measurements.
Documented patient fluid intake and output as a diagnostic and assessment resource of current conditions.
Gathered biological specimens for requested tests and prepared them for transport to the lab.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Improved my skills by actively participating in employee trainings and enrolling in classes to improve [Skill].
Assisted patients with daily activities under the supervision of [Job title].
Assisted with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to improve team efficiency.
Organized medical charts for patients by assembling new admission pages and adding appropriate pages to
charts.
Answered call lights and adjusted bed rails and equipment to ensure patient comfort and safety.
Recorded observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
Provided immediate assistance to assess needs and pursue optimal care in both emergency and routine
paging situations.
Aided medical teams by assisting them in the preparation of patient procedures.
Answered call lights and helped patients feel more comfortable and secure by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails,
pillows, patient clothing, and bedside tales or equipment.
Provided immediate care to patients in need and alerted clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding, and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional
goals and support wellness goals.
Assisted patients in maintaining healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedridden
individuals.
Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to [Job
Title].
Immediately informed [Job Title] of any unusual or urgent circumstances in the patients' condition or
environment.
Provided immediate assistance to assess needs and pursue optimal care in both emergency and routine
paging situations.
Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff, and other hospital department staff to provide high levels
of customer service and teamwork.
Provided [Action], personal care, and ambulation to patients.
Assisted in the provision of nutritional needs for patients by transporting food trays and assisting with
feeding.
01/2006 to 10/2009Medical AssistantRochester General Health System | Henrietta, NY,
Was in charge of general office duties, which included keeping track of medical records.
Gathered information about the client's medical history, including medications, symptoms, and allergies.
Scheduled new and existing patients' appointments.
Did clerical work like word processing, data entry, phone answering, and filing.
Assisted physicians with patient follow-up.
Completed all of the required laboratory tests.
Checked medical insurance and gathered co-pays.
Improved patient outcomes by educating them about procedures, medications, and other doctor's
instructions.
Worked to improve office efficiency by coordinating charts, filling out insurance forms, and assisting patients
with a variety of needs.
Took blood glucose readings and kept track of them.
Collected patient information for billing and insurance filing by gathering forms, copying insurance cards, and
[Action].
Explained procedures to them to reduce patient anxiety and increase cooperation.
Documented vital signs and medical history for [Number] patients every [Timeframe].
Prepared lab specimens of blood, urine, stool, and sputum for diagnostic evaluation.
Educated patients by providing medication and diet information, as well as clarifying doctors' orders and
thoroughly answering questions.
Directed patients to examination rooms and arranged for transportation as needed.
Went to all of the mandatory training, education, and meetings.
Scheduled surgeries with the surgical center, confirmed appointments with patients, and completed
admission and consent forms.
Got referrals and made them for future patients.
Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Kept detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into a computer.
Patients were escorted to examination rooms by me.
Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Was in charge of preparing and administering medications to help patients with their symptoms.
Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as directed.
Patients were ambulated, turned, and positioned by me.
Kept medical supplies in sufficient supply by keeping track of inventory and placing replenishment orders
before they ran out.
Directed patients to exam rooms, answered questions, and helped doctors prepare for exams.
Measured vital signs and weight before and after treatment.
Provided age-appropriate patient care before, during, and after exams.
Completed clinical procedures and collected patient data for physician interpretation.
04/2000 to 08/2004Mobile PhlebotomistRush-Copley Medical Center | Sugar Grove, IL,
Kept track of patients' medical histories, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records.
Participated in a community [Type] program in accordance with company policy and state regulations.
Spoke with the patient in order to obtain information for lab records, as well as to alleviate fear or anxiety and
maximize cooperation.
Used vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles to collect blood samples.
Conducted bedside tests, such as bleeding time tests, and entered the results into the patient's chart.
Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, coworkers, and myself.
Talked to patients about their fears, explained procedures, and encouraged them to cooperate during blood
draws.
Stocked the appropriate supplies in the phlebotomy cart or carrier.
Gathered tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing potential donors, and obtaining medical
histories.
Obtained blood samples by performing [Number] venipunctures and finger sticks per day.
01/1996 to 04/1999Patient Care TechnicianSoutheast Georgia Health System, Brunswick Campus | City, STATE,
Responded to patient requests and needs by answering over 20 light or bell calls per shift.
Answered call lights and helped patients feel more comfortable and secure by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails,
pillows, patient clothing, and bedside tales or equipment.
Kept track of important patient data and relayed it to healthcare staff in order to improve treatment planning
and delivery.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Immediately informed RN of any unusual or urgent circumstances in the patients' condition or environment.
Maintained, sanitized, and cleaned equipment and instruments to meet the needs of the patients.
Transported patients around the hospital using wheelchairs and gurneys.
Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff, and other hospital department staff to provide high levels
of customer service and teamwork.
Provided immediate care to patients in need and alerted clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
Assisted patients with daily activities under the supervision of RN
Recorded observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding, and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional
goals and support wellness goals.
Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to RN
Assisted with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to improve team efficiency.
Collected and transported Blood,Sputum and urinary or bowel specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Documented patient fluid intake and output as a diagnostic and assessment resource of current conditions.
Education and Training
Expected in 01/2008 | Altamaha technical college, Jesup, GAGPA:
Expected in 01/2005diploma | Savannah Technical College, Savannah, GAGPA: attendance
Medical Unit
Expected in 01/1984 | , , GPA:
Expected in 01/1981Medical Assistant - diploma | Medical ArtsMiami Lakes Educational Center & Technical College, North Miami Beach, Miami, North Miami Beach, FLGPA:
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School Attended
Altamaha technical college
Savannah Technical College
Miami Lakes Educational Center & Technical College, North Miami Beach
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EDUCATION
Medical office Assistant/Patient Care Technician