Caryn Sanders
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Reliable Medical Support professional with 25 years of experience in a clinical environment. Expertly assist with office operations and physician support by gathering patient information, supplies and samples. Cheerful during each patient interaction to improve satisfaction ratings and patient retention.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Oregon Health Sciences University
02.2004 - 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.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing procedure room.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide coordinated care.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, ensuring sterile environment and patient comfort.
- Streamlined patient check-in process, reducing administrative burden for medical staff.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests to assist in diagnosis and treatment of conditions.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Enhanced patient care by meticulously recording vital signs and updating patient records.
- Improved patient satisfaction, efficiently managing appointment schedules and reducing wait times.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Education
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Lower Columbia College
Longview, WA09-1998
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Customer service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Vital sign monitoring
- EMR / EHR
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient-focused care
- Reliable team player
- Procedure assistance
- Electronic medical records
- CPR
- Specimens collection and processing
- Medical procedures
- Laboratory specimen collection
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient flow management
- Medical office administration
- Sterile technique
- Complex Problem-solving
- Trustworthy companion
- Adaptable
- Patient relations
- Diagnostic procedures
- Valid WA driver's license
- Reliable transportation
- Diagnostic testing assistance
- Specimen labeling
Service Excellence Award. 2016 Experienced MA of the Year.
Won the first annual MA Appreciation Award for Experienced MA. Nominated by my providers. Multiple Service Awards which lead to meetings with management to improve patient care.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Oregon Health Sciences University
02.2004 - Current
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Lower Columbia College
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