Amber Barton
Downey,CA
Summary
To obtain a position in providing exceptional patient care, and to become an asset to the community.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospital Assistant III
UCLA Health
07.2018 - Current
- Performed venipuncture with a CPT1 license and Medical Assistant Diploma
- Obtained accurate vital signs and point of care testing
- Able to interact with patients, families, ancillary departments, physicians and co-workers in a courteous and compassionate manner
- Ability to skillfully administer oral, IM and subcutaneous medications
- Able to accurately use an EKG 12-lead on patients
- Ability to be flexible in working both back office, lab and front office
- Knowledgeable of working front office with administrative duties and back office duties
- Knowledge of all safety requirements when handling Biohazardous specimens or contaminated instruments
- Assist in medical records and scanning medical documents into patient chart
- Ability to follow through on assignments, while helping to facilitate the organization, prioritization, and completion of all clinic tasks through collaboration with other clinic staff
- Ability to work in busy setting with conflicting demands
- Assist in scheduling patients for any type of appointments needed
- Knowledge and ability to set up and assist physician with any procedures such as, O2 saturation levels, Pap smears, Ear Lavage, Strep throat screening, and Urine Analysis
- Knowledgeable of using Epic and Care connect software program.
Medical Assistant
DaVita Healthcare Partners Infusion and Cardiology
03.2018 - 07.2018
- Performs procedures such as ECG/EKG, Zio patch placement, injections, insulin injections, wound dressings, blood draw, blood glucose testing and urine pregnancy testing and urine dips
- Scheduling and preparing documents for generator change procedure and pacemaker implants for patients
- Prepping authorizations and referrals for patients so they can see a cardiac specialist
- Prepping patient charts and going through patient intervention reports
- Performs phlebotomy and processes lab specimens and maintains lab specimen logs as appropriate
- Maintains, cleans, and stocks exam/treatment areas, specimen processing areas, and medical equipment
- Facilitates the transfer of pertinent patient information between the site and referred specialists, hospitals, Urgent Care Centers, and ancillary testing facilities; forwards pre-op information to hospital surgeon
- Handles administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, scheduling procedures, scheduling and following up on appointments, distributing correspondence, and responding to patient concerns
- Performs phlebotomy and processes lab specimens (24 hour urine, wound cultures obtained by clinician, biopsy specimens obtained by clinician) and maintains lab specimen logs as appropriate
- Refill patient prescriptions with the approval of the clinician.
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Internal Medicine Pramod Multani MD
10.2017 - 12.2017
- Responsible for front and back office for medical group
- Administered subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intradermal injections
- Documented medication, prescriptions, and refills
- Prepared, positioned, and placed electrodes on patients for ECG/EKG 12-lead testing
- Set up patient and visitor appointments
- Maintained confidentiality of patient medical records
- Performed capillary and Venipuncture for patients requiring blood work
- Handled urine and blood specimens and filled out lab requisitions and used medical terminology and ICD diagnoses.
Education
Associate of Occupational Science in Vocational Nursing -
Stanbridge University
Alhambra, CA01.2024
Medical Assisting & Phlebotomy - undefined
Downey Adult school in California
01.2016
Skills
- Patient Care Coordination
- Critical thinking abilities
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Patient Positioning
- Specimen Collection
- Universal Precautions
- Catheter Care
- Patient Observation
- Surgical Preparation
- Feeding Tube Management
Certification
- Associates Degree in Vocational Nursing
- LVN Licensed in the state of California
- IV certified
- California CPT1 Licensed
- Medical Assistant certified
- First aid CPR &AED certified
- BLS certified
- MAB certified
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Hospital Assistant III
UCLA Health
07.2018 - Current
Medical Assistant
DaVita Healthcare Partners Infusion and Cardiology
03.2018 - 07.2018
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Internal Medicine Pramod Multani MD
10.2017 - 12.2017
Associate of Occupational Science in Vocational Nursing -
Stanbridge University
Medical Assisting & Phlebotomy - undefined
Downey Adult school in California