Amanda Rachiele
Medical Assistant
Galeton,PA
Summary
Versatile, cross-trained Medical Professional with 17 years of experience in medical and administrative support. Robust history of accurately documenting patient health information and collecting vital signs. Efficiently schedules appointments, highly proficient in Medical Terminology and recording patient insurance information. An organized dependable candidate is successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Highly motivated and committed with a proven history of superior performance at the individual, team, and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to a deadline-driven environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
Mountain Laurel Recovery Center
Westfield, PA
09.2021 - Current
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Home Health Aide
Public Partnerships
Bedford, MA
02.2011 - 01.2022
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
EMT
Soldiers And Sailors Memorial Hospital
Wellsboro, PA
09.2017 - 07.2021
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Quickly recognized patient needs based on conditions and administered medications for Type, Type and Type situations.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Administered treatments in Type situations with accuracy, safety and speed.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Stabilized serious and critical patients for transport to medical facilities with advanced care teams.
- Communicated clearly and openly with dispatch to receive new orders and convey important updates about scenes.
- Learned new techniques to better serve patients' needs.
- Kept up with continuing education requirements to maintain certification.
- Followed decontamination and mandatory reporting procedures when dealing with infectious individuals.
- Prioritized medical procedures based on severity of concern and available resources.
Medical Assistant
Heart City Health Center
Elkhart, IN
02.2007 - 05.2008
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
- Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Ambulated, turned and positioned patients.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
Education
License - Emergency Medical Technician
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA12.2016
Associate Of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Brown Mackie
South Bend IN02.2007
Diploma - Advanced Classes
Mishawaka High School
Mishawaka, IN06.1995
Skills
- Behavior Observation
- Mental Health Care
- Coordinating Care
- Client Transportation
- Intramuscular Injections
- Household Chores
- Needs Assessment
- Community Mental Health Programs
- Interpersonal Skill Development
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Activity Monitoring
- Motivational Interviewing
- Crisis Situations
- Medication Schedules
- Emergency Call Response
- Blood Draws
- Patient Medical Histories
- Household Management
- Building Effective Relationships
- Nonviolent Intervention
- Creative Thinking
- Chronic Disorders
- Searches and Seizures
- Laundry Assistance
- Patient Health Information Access
- Documenting Behaviors
- Life Support Technique Skills
- Individual Service Plans
- Behavioral Health
- HIPAA Requirements
- Nursing Assistance
- Mobility Support
- Medication Identification
- Admitting and Discharging
- Patient Restraint
- Indirect Patient Care
- Patient Interviews
- Inpatient Treatment
- Intake Assessment
- Reading Comprehension
- Domestic Violence Assistance
- Treatment History Review
- Medical Records Requests
- Patient Admission
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Encouragement and Motivation
- Best Practices and Standards
Certification
- BLS CPR-National CPR Foundation - 04/2022-04/2024
- Licensed EMT - 2016-present
- Bloodborne Pathogen's Training - 04/2022-04/2024
- NREMT- 12/2016-present
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Whoever destroys a single life is as guilty as though he had destroyed the entire world; and whoever rescues a single life earns as much merit as though he had rescued the entire world.
The Talmud
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