Amanda Schmidt
Commerce City,CO
Summary
Medical Assisting with fourteen years of experience in healthcare. Skilled in providing Urgent Care, Oncology, Hematology, Family Practice, Integrated, Acupuncture, Cardiology, Asthma, and Pulmonary.
IT professional prepared for leadership roles in technology management. Background in overseeing complex IT projects and driving technological advancements. Known for strong team collaboration and delivering results in dynamic environments. Skilled in network administration and IT strategy development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Manager/System Specialist
Advanced Urgent Care
06.2021 - Current
- EMR/all system troubleshooting, managing tasks, ongoing projects, developing new systems, Managing specialists, setting up new employees, meriaki, phone systems, help desk tickets. Provider credentialing. Medical Assistant training.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to identify technology needs and streamline daily operations.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for software and hardware solutions tailored to healthcare needs.
- Administered patient intake processes and maintained accurate electronic medical records.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to ensure efficient patient flow and continuity of care.
Medical Assistant
Advanced Urgent Care
06.2018 - Current
- Triage patients, vitals, patient hx, injections, drug and alcohol testing, blood draws, assisting physicians in paperwork, DOT physicals.
Medical Assistant
Urgent Care of Colorado
11.2017 - Current
- Triage patients, ekg, iv’s, paper charting, vitals, phlebotomy, front desk, insurance verification, vitals. Currently training as LSO
Medical Assistant
Children's Hospital Cancer Center
05.2016 - 10.2017
- Obtained medical history and vital signs
- Getting patients ready for chemotherapy and other infusions
- Up to 30 venipuncture daily, giving any other injections necessary
- Assisting RNs
Medical Assistant
Utah Hematology and Oncology
12.2015 - 04.2016
- Obtained medical history and vital signs
- Ran all labs in house including CBC’s and CMP’s
- Getting patients ready for chemotherapy and other infusions
- Up to 80 venipuncture daily, giving any other injections necessary
- Refilled all Medications
- Assisting in Bone Marrows
Allied Health Instructor
Fortis College
05.2015 - 12.2015
- Teaching a variety of courses, MA Skills, Medical Terminology, Laboratory Procedures, Phlebotomy, Injections, Diagnostic testing
- Preparing MA’s for job sites.
- Injections
- ECG’s
- Vitals
- EMR
- CPR Certified
Medical Assistant
Integrated Health Care
01.2013 - 03.2015
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
- Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
- Assessed patients and documented their medical histories.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson’s, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer’s and Paget’s disease.
- Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
Medical Assistant
New West Physicians
12.2011 - 12.2012
- Patient care All Vital signs
- Flu shot clinic, All injections, Patient Education
- Medication renewals, med overview
- Assisting in procedures, ensuring doctors are prepared for daily clinics, x-rays
- Sending any orders necessary, phones, scheduling, following up with patients, and any other duties necessary
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
Medical Assistant
National Jewish Health
08.2009 - 12.2012
- Assisted patients with daily functions.
- Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.
- Transported patients to and from different departments.
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
- Took and recorded patients’ temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
- Daily Spirometry testing, daily allergy injections
- Ordered and read lab tests, x-rays, MRIs, Ultrasounds, and EKGs.
- Daily refills and triage calls
Medical Assistant
Southwest Family Physicians
07.2008 - 03.2009
- Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
- Assessed patients and documented their medical histories.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson’s, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, and Alzheimer’s
- Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
Education
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Kaplan College
Thornton, CO01.2008
High School Diploma - undefined
Northglenn High School
Northglenn, CO01.2007
Skills
- Management/Leadership
- System Specialist
- Intravenous therapy comprehension
- CPR certification/CPR Instructor
- Venipuncture/blood draw expert
- Competent in physical assessments
- Medical laboratory procedures talent
- Spirometer reading competency
- Drug & Alcohol Certified
- Multiple EMR Experiences (Athena, Epic, Experity)
- Meriaki
- System troubleshooting
- Healthcare technology integration
- Project management
- Team leadership
- EMR administration
Timeline
IT Manager/System Specialist
Advanced Urgent Care
06.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant
Advanced Urgent Care
06.2018 - Current
Medical Assistant
Urgent Care of Colorado
11.2017 - Current
Medical Assistant
Children's Hospital Cancer Center
05.2016 - 10.2017
Medical Assistant
Utah Hematology and Oncology
12.2015 - 04.2016
Allied Health Instructor
Fortis College
05.2015 - 12.2015
Medical Assistant
Integrated Health Care
01.2013 - 03.2015
Medical Assistant
New West Physicians
12.2011 - 12.2012
Medical Assistant
National Jewish Health
08.2009 - 12.2012
Medical Assistant
Southwest Family Physicians
07.2008 - 03.2009
High School Diploma - undefined
Northglenn High School
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Kaplan College