Amy DePasquale
Macungie,PA
Summary
Accomplished Medical Assistant with proven expertise in patient care and clinical documentation, honed at Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and patient-focused care, I significantly enhanced surgical team efficiency and patient satisfaction. My dedication to continuous professional development and mastery of sterilization techniques underscore my commitment to healthcare excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery
Hazleton, PA
10.2022 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Completed prior authorizations and managed biologic medication authorizations.
Medical Assistant
DermOne Dermatology Center
Easton, PA
02.2012 - 07.2022
- Facilitated timely wound healing with proper wound care techniques and dressing applications.
- Minimized complications by accurately recording patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Supported ongoing professional development within the practice, actively participating in training sessions on new procedures or technologies related to Mohs surgery.
- Assisted in maximizing the accuracy of skin cancer diagnoses by performing tissue specimen collection, labeling, and processing tasks.
- Ensured patient satisfaction with thorough pre-and post-surgical education and followup.
- Enhanced surgical team efficiency by preparing instruments and equipment for Mohs surgeries.
- Assisted surgeons during complex cases, anticipating needs and ensuring seamless transitions between procedural stages.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
Education
Licensed Esthetician - Esthetics
Cortiva Institute
King Of Prussia, PA06.2023
Medical Assistant, EKG Technician And Phlebotomy -
CDM Institute
Phillipsburg, NJ06.2011
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Customer Service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Direct Patient Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient-focused care
- Data Entry
- Reliable team player
- Procedure Assistance
- Specimens collection and processing
- Laboratory Specimen Collection
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Patient Flow Management
- Sterilization techniques
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery
10.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
DermOne Dermatology Center
02.2012 - 07.2022
Licensed Esthetician - Esthetics
Cortiva Institute
Medical Assistant, EKG Technician And Phlebotomy -
CDM Institute