Ashlea West-Haehl
Lincoln City,OR
Summary
To work with an organization aimed at providing the highest quality care through passionate care, giving patients the respect deserved and putting in the highest level of dedication every day to the work at hand. Punctual and compassionate, always ensuring patient comfort and care. Well-versed in medical terminology and procedures, proficient in administering medications and recording vital signs. Committed to improving patient outcomes through efficient support and attention to detail.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Samaritan Health Services
01.2022 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting specimens.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate medical assistance during appointments.
- Consistently maintained up-to-date certifications, demonstrating dedication to professional development and quality patient care.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
Medical Assistant- Apprentice
Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Recording patients' medical history, vitals, and pertinent health information for care
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient exams
- Authorize medication refills, order labs, imaging, and referrals for quality patient care
- Prepare patients for exam
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients
- Prepare and perform immunizations
- Educated patients on preventive care measures to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Fostered a safe environment for patients by adhering to strict infection control protocols during clinical procedures.
- Improved clinic efficiency by managing medical records, scheduling appointments, and coordinating patient referrals.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to facilitate efficient patient care delivery.
Teaching Assistant
Taft Elementary
09.2015 - 11.2020
- Assist with classroom instruction and provide support and guidance to students
- Maintain a supportive, safe, and clean classroom environment
- Design and implement a classroom system to track student progress, and take steps to ensure academic progress is where it should be
- Supervise students during non-classroom time and arrange recreational activities
- Work closely with the lead teacher to identify issues students are having and develop appropriate solutions
- Create and maintain excel spreadsheet of records to track student progress throughout school year
- Offered help within classrooms and in the front office
- Answered phones and redirected where the call was meant to go
- Printed, faxed, and filed paperwork
- Any task given, would fulfill it to best of my knowledge
Sales Associate
The Gap, inc.
04.2015 - 08.2015
- Creating Sales of the Product
- Promoting the products to the customers based on their specific needs
- Worked on a computer-based system, where you input data needed and enter customer information
- Given daily tasks and assignments based on what was needed to get done and what was most important to least important throughout the day
- Selling items and ensuring that the customers' needs were fulfilled
Education
Associates of Arts - General studies with an emphasis on health and sciences
Oregon Coast Community College
Newport, OR06.2007
High School Diploma - High School Diploma with Honors
Taft High School
Lincoln City, OR06.2004
Skills
- Computer Skills
- Administrative skills
- Time Management
- Cleanliness and organization
- Attention to detail
- Customer service experience
- Interpersonal Skills
- Electronic health records
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical terminology
- Patient scheduling
- Patient care
- Patient documentation
References
- John Nightingale, P.A., (503) 896-9968
- Andrea Bradshaw, (971) 275-2430
- Holly Nightingale, (541) 992-8388
- Shyla Rodgers-Shanahan, (530) 228-0715
- Majalise Tolan, Ph.D. (541) 921-3366
Activities
- Volunteer youth sports coach.
- Active in the local running community
Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Samaritan Health Services
01.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant- Apprentice
Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital
11.2020 - 01.2022
Teaching Assistant
Taft Elementary
09.2015 - 11.2020
Sales Associate
The Gap, inc.
04.2015 - 08.2015
Associates of Arts - General studies with an emphasis on health and sciences
Oregon Coast Community College
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
High School Diploma - High School Diploma with Honors
Taft High School
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