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INDEPENDENT SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANT CONTRACTOR
Professional Summary

Detail-oriented and knowledgeable Health Care Provider skilled at completing patient-facing and office-based tasks by applying strong multitasking and organizational abilities. Independent worker with extensive medical experience and fastidious nature dedicated to optimal patient care.

Skills
  • Educator
  • Patient Assessments
  • Insurance claims
  • Medical Records Management
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Payment collection
  • Monitoring patient progress
  • EMR / EHR
  • Teamwork
  • Conflict resolution
  • Relationship-Building
  • Training & Development
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Chronic disease management
Work History
Independent Surgical First Assistant Contractor1994 to 03/2020Company Name, City, State
  • Verified identity of patient or operative site.
  • Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
  • Minimized surgical bleeding with skilled ligation and clamping of blood vessels.
  • Clamped, ligated or cauterized blood vessels to control bleeding during surgical entry using hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures or electrocautery equipment.
  • Applied sutures, staples or other materials to close skin, facial or subcutaneous wound layers.
  • Quickly responded to emergency situations during procedures with life-saving aid.
  • Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging and suctioning surgical sites.
  • Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
  • Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
Certified Surgical Technologist2008 to 2020Company Name, City, State
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Gathered forms, copied insurance cards and collected patient information for billing and insurance filing.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
  • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Measured patient pulse oximetry.
  • Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Certified Surgical First Assistant2011 to 2013Company Name, City, State
  • Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging and suctioning surgical sites.
  • Quickly responded to emergency situations during procedures with life-saving aid.
  • Minimized surgical bleeding with skilled ligation and clamping of blood vessels.
  • Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
  • Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
  • Verified identity of patient or operative site.
  • Applied sutures, staples or other materials to close skin, facial or subcutaneous wound layers.
  • Clamped, ligated or cauterized blood vessels to control bleeding during surgical entry using hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures or electrocautery equipment.
  • Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
Certified Surgical Technologist2003 to 2005Company Name, City, State
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
  • Gathered forms, copied insurance cards, and collected patient information for billing and insurance filing.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Measured patient pulse oximetry.
  • Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Education
Emperor's College Of Traditional And Oriental Medicine, CityDAOM, Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine, 03/2021
Institute Of Taoist Education And Acupuncture, CityMaster's Degree, Acupuncture, 06/2017
Naropa University, City, StateContemplative Psychology, 2012
Midlands Technical College, City, StateDiploma, Surgical Technology, 1988
Certifications
  • Certified Surgical First Assistant, NBSTSA - 2019-2023
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Emperor's College Of Traditional And Oriental Medicine
  • Institute Of Taoist Education And Acupuncture
  • Naropa University
  • Midlands Technical College

Job Titles Held:

  • Independent Surgical First Assistant Contractor
  • Certified Surgical Technologist
  • Certified Surgical First Assistant

Degrees

  • DAOM , Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine 03/2021
    Master's Degree , Acupuncture 06/2017
    Contemplative Psychology , 2012
    Diploma , Surgical Technology 1988

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