ANNA GELDER
Stevensville,MI
Summary
Energetic Registered Medical Assistant with more than 15 years in health care. Certifications in First Aid, CPR and BLS. Experience in numerous fast-paced environments providing quality patient care. Experience with both Cerner and Epic EMR programs. Looking for a long term Surgical Technician/Medical Assistant position where my skills can be best displayed.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist/Medical Assistant
Stonegate Plastic Surgery
Saint Joseph, MI
11.2020 - Current
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination. All documentation was done through Epic, of which I have a great understanding.
- Applied hand and arm casting with physician instructions.
- Applied dressings for wound care along with any suture/staple removal with physician instructions.
- Training medical assistants or other staff members.
- Booked surgeries according to physician volume and maintained prompt turnaround times.
- Processed orders and entered into Workday program for tracking, maintaining, monitoring and reporting.
- Scheduling our nurse staff to the appropriate surgeries.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and equipment following policy procedures, industry standards and manufacturer instructions for use.
Medical Assistant
Stonegate Dermatology
Saint Joseph, MI
04.2018 - 11.2020
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Performed detailed medical reviews of prior authorization request, following established criteria and protocols.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Documented notes during patient visits via Epic.
Medical Assistant
Southwest Michigan Center for Orthopedics
Saint Joseph, MI
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs. All documented in Epic.
- Provided patients with vaccinations with consideration for dosage requirements, contraindications and possible side effects.
- applied casting with physician instructions.
- Suture and staple removal with physician instructions.
- Applied bandages with physician instructions.
Medical Assistant
Spectrum Health, The Medical Group
Holland, MI
06.2016 - 11.2017
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Documentation of medical records using Epic.
- Administered Vaccinations for patient annual checkups.
- Preformed A1C and Blood sugar checks.
- Preformed EKG's for the Physician's review.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Spectrum Health-Blodgett Hospital
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Provided support with bathing, toileting, grooming and washing.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels to evaluate electrolyte imbalances.
- Administered bladder scans on patients after being instructed to by a registered nurse.
- Administer straight catheterization on patients after being instructed to by a registered nurse.
- Collecting blood sugar levels after the instruction of a registered nurse.
- Attached electrodes to patients' bodies and recorded electrical impulses from heart to perform EKGs.
- Completed daily patient charting with Cerner.
Education
Registered Medical Assistant -
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI2016
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI2014
Certified Orthodontic Assistant -
Academy of Orthodontic Association
Online2010
High School Diploma -
Thornapple Kellogg High School
Middleville, MI2006
Skills
- Charting Expertise via Epic
- Decision Making
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Clinical and Operational Judgement
- Cleaning and Organizing
- Completing Insurance Forms
- Time Management
- Surgical Assistance
- Supply Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Inventory and Supply Management
- Proper Sterilization Techniques
- Understands Medical Procedures
- Wound Care
- Surgery/Appointment Scheduling
- Advanced Anatomy Knowledge
Timeline
Surgical Technologist/Medical Assistant
Stonegate Plastic Surgery
11.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant
Stonegate Dermatology
04.2018 - 11.2020
Medical Assistant
Southwest Michigan Center for Orthopedics
11.2017 - 03.2018
Medical Assistant
Spectrum Health, The Medical Group
06.2016 - 11.2017
Certified Nurse Assistant
Spectrum Health-Blodgett Hospital
05.2015 - 06.2016
Registered Medical Assistant -
Grand Rapids Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Kellogg Community College
Certified Orthodontic Assistant -
Academy of Orthodontic Association
High School Diploma -
Thornapple Kellogg High School
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