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MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Summary
Focused Patient Care Technician/Medical Assistant motivated to deliver seamless and pleasant healthcare experience to patients. Lends experience over more than ten years overseeing aspects of patient medical testing and data processing. Proactive administrative support and accurate recordkeeping. Hardworking and reliable Patient Care Technician with strong ability in Venipuncture and EKG. Offering a personable personality, a desire to help people. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Skills
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Experience
Patient Account Services | Fairfax , VAMedical Assistant04/2020 - Current
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests.
- Prepared, stained, cover slipped and catalogued cytology specimens.
- Installed and calibrated biomedical equipment to maintain accuracy levels.
- Maintained clean and organized work area with adequate supplies and reagents.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Sterilized medical instruments to streamline procedural use.
- Performed routine tests such as Rapid strep, Rapid COVID-19, urine dip stick, vision and hearing tests.
- Inserted IVs and administered oral and injectable medications.
- Assisted NP and PA in providing customized healthcare options to infants, children and adolescents.
Atlantic Health System | Kinnelon , NJPatient Care Technician - Emergency Department03/2008 - 01/2010
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
- Collected lab specimens in adherence with safety protocols for patient tests.
- Collected and labeled Blood and urine specimens to prepare for delivery to laboratory.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, heart rate and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary.
- Administered rapid tests such as Rapid Flu to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and urine dip tests.
- Safely transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Assisted doctors, nurses and support staff with preparation for and conducting patient procedures.
Lawrence General Hospital | North Andover , MAEmergency Medical Dispatcher01/2007 - 01/2009
- Dispatched calls to relevant police, fire or medical response personnel depending on individual call situations.
- Prioritized responses to public emergency and non-emergent calls to efficiently dispatch police, fire and EMS while tracking data in real-time.
- Took caller information, read associated computer information and documented vital details in call tracking and assignment system.
- Used radio, telephone and computer system to update first responders with new information.
- Handled emergency phone calls calmly and obtained pertinent information with composed approach.
- Handled all delegated tasks, including Life Flights and 9-1-1 medical assistance via phone.
Atlantic Health System | Maplewood , NJPatient Care Technician - Emergency Department05/2005 - 08/2008
- Performed routine tests such as Venipuncture, EKG, Rapid Flu test, Rapid Strep Test, urine dip stick for UA, vision tests.
- Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, heart rate, Pulse Ox, and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary.
- Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
- Prepared, stained, cover slipped and catalogued stool and cytology specimens.
- Completed clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating patient status to fellow caregivers.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Education and Training
Ocean County College | City, StateAssociate of Science in Nursing Science05/2008
Ocean County College | City, StatePatient Care Technician05/2008
Passaic County Community College | City, StateAssociate of Science in Business Administration And Management05/1987
St. Josephs Hospital And Medical Center | CityResucitation of NeoNatal And Newborn Infants06/1995
Passaic County Police Academy | CitySearch And Seizure of Arrested Persons03/1988
Passaic County Police Academy | CityBasic Fingerprinting of Arrested Persons06/1988
Ocean County Police Academy | CityEmergency Medical Dispatcher 04/2002
Ocean County Police Academy | City9-1-1 Dispatcher 05/2002
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School Attended
- Ocean County College
- Passaic County Community College
- St. Josephs Hospital And Medical Center
- Passaic County Police Academy
- Ocean County Police Academy
Job Titles Held:
- Medical Assistant
- Patient Care Technician - Emergency Department
- Emergency Medical Dispatcher
Degrees
- Associate of Science in Nursing Science
Patient Care Technician
Associate of Science in Business Administration And Management
Resucitation of NeoNatal And Newborn Infants
Search And Seizure of Arrested Persons
Basic Fingerprinting of Arrested Persons
Emergency Medical Dispatcher
9-1-1 Dispatcher
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