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ORTHOPEDIC MEDICAL ASSISTANT/ORTHOPEDIC TECHNICIAN
Professional Summary
Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 3 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills. Detail-oriented and knowledgeable Orthopedic Medical Assistant/Orthopedic Technician 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. Conversational English and Spanish abilities.
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Work History
Orthopedic Medical Assistant/Orthopedic Technician, 07/2020 to Current
Phoenix Children's Hospital – Minneapolis , MN
Phoenix Children's Hospital – Minneapolis , MN
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
- Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
- Report significant information and changes in patient condition to nurse supervisor.
- Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
- Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
- Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.
- Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted physicians in follow-through of care.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
Orthopedic Medical Assistant, 02/2019 to 05/2020
La Colonia Medical Center – City , STATE
La Colonia Medical Center – City , STATE
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
- Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Ambulated, turned and positioned patients.
- Set up orthopedic fracture tables for casting procedures and applied variety of plaster and fiberglass casting, splints, braces, soft goods and skin and skeletal traction.
- Assessed patient comfort related to cast and splints and assisted with comfort measures.
- Prepared and passed instruments, sutures, and supplies needed in operative procedure and maintained correct count.
- Decontaminated all equipment, instruments, and supplies and cleaned and stocked carts, rooms, and changed linen, as required.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Medical Student Volunteer, 12/2015 to 08/2016
Hospital Santo Thomas – City , STATE
Hospital Santo Thomas – City , STATE
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Assisted patient medication administrations using various methods such as intravenous, intramuscular, oral, subcutaneous and pulmonary.
- Participated in all scheduled rounds and teaching conferences.
- Observed and recorded patient conditions by assessing vitals.
- Collected data on patients, including labs and test results.
- Reviewed patient files and records, including allergies, problems, medications and immunization statuses.
- Administered specialized treatment for multiple patients daily.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
Education
Professional Certification: Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy, 06/2018
Florida National Institute - City
Florida National Institute - City
Associate of Arts: Biomedical SciencesMiami Dade College - City, State
Professional Certification:Registered Orthopedic Technician, 01/2021
ASOP
ASOP
Associate of Arts: Biomedical Sciences, Expected in 08/2021
Valencia College - City, State
Valencia College - City, State
Certifications
- Registered Orthopedic Technician.
- Medical Assistant.
- Phlebotomist
- BLS
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School Attended
- Florida National Institute
- Miami Dade College
- ASOP
- Valencia College
Job Titles Held:
- Orthopedic Medical Assistant/Orthopedic Technician
- Orthopedic Medical Assistant
- Medical Student Volunteer
Degrees
- Professional Certification : Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy , 06/2018
Associate of Arts : Biomedical Sciences
Professional Certification : Registered Orthopedic Technician , 01/2021
Associate of Arts : Biomedical Sciences , Expected in 08/2021
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