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Callie Yost

Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania

Summary

Dedicated medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Adept in performing preliminary physical tests, phlebotomy, and managing patient care efficiently. Skilled in quick problem-solving and demonstrating exceptional teamwork, excels in high-pressure environments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and streamlined operational efficiency. Efficient in charting patient results, calling and scheduling appointments/testing for patients, Effective w/ communication w/ other medical staff involving patient information. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant II

Genesis Medical Associates Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2021 - Current
  • Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
  • Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
  • Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
  • Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Documented notes during patient visits.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.

Medical Assistant

UPMC St. Margaret's Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2020 - 05.2021
  • Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.

Anesthesia Technician

Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
12.2019 - 07.2020
  • Trauma Experiences
  • Aided Anesthesiologists/CRNA w/ difficult intubations
  • Assembled procedure kits for blocks, central lines, arterial lines, blood product infusions and fiber optic scopes.
  • Cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized instruments and equipment used in the OR following established protocols.
  • Assisted with transport of patients from OR recovery area back to assigned hospital room.
  • Ensured all required equipment, supplies, and medications were available for each procedure.
  • Troubleshot technical issues related to anesthesia delivery systems when they arose.
  • Ordered supplies needed for OR setup based on anticipated cases scheduled for that day, week, month.
  • Assisted in line placement such a femoral, arterial, central, etc.
  • Blood gas draws
  • Assisted anesthesiologists in the preparation and administration of anesthesia during surgical procedures.

Patient Care Technician

UPMC Passavant
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2013 - 03.2020
  • Assisted patients with orthopedic surgeries to get back to their every day routines
  • Placement/removal of catheters
  • Bathed patients
  • Performed point of care testing for nurses
  • Charted patients I&Os
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
  • Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
  • Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
  • Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.

Education

High School Diploma -

Shaler Area High School
2012

Anesthesia Technology

Community College of Allegheny County
2018

Skills

  • Understands time management
  • Quick problem solver
  • Compassionate with others
  • Understands HIPAA laws
  • Understands professionalism
  • Experience w/ EMR, Athena, Epic, Word
  • Great phone etiquette
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • CPR certification
  • MA certification
  • Team collaboration

Clinical skills

  • Phlebotomy
  • Stocking/handling medications
  • point of care testing
  • Charting patient results
  • calling patients regarding testing results
  • communicating patient results to fellow medical staff

References

Heather Lucci (Physicians Assistant)

(412) 657 6171

Sarrah Bair (Certified Nurse Practitioner)

(724) 612 3686

Sara Cragle (Medical Assistant)

(304) 704 8203

Amy Barkley (Office manager/RN)

(724) 822 6756

Timeline

Medical Assistant II

Genesis Medical Associates Inc.
05.2021 - Current

Medical Assistant

UPMC St. Margaret's Hospital
05.2020 - 05.2021

Anesthesia Technician

Allegheny General Hospital
12.2019 - 07.2020

Patient Care Technician

UPMC Passavant
05.2013 - 03.2020

High School Diploma -

Shaler Area High School

Anesthesia Technology

Community College of Allegheny County

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