Cathryn Dixon
Kennesaw,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented healthcare professional with experience in medical assisting and patient care. Recognized for strong communication skills and ability to build rapport with patients. Ready to leverage expertise in care coordination and patient education to drive quality healthcare outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Specialist 2
Aids Healthcare Foundation
Atlanta, GA
06.2024 - Current
- Coordinated care services with healthcare providers and community resources effectively.
- Educated patients about treatment options and preventive care measures clearly.
- Assisted patients with appointment scheduling and follow-up communications.
- Assisted in scheduling appointments for diagnostic testing or specialist referrals.
- Assisted patients with completing registration forms and insurance paperwork.
Medical Assistant
Intown Primary Care
Atlanta , Ga
10.2021 - 05.2024
- Administered vaccinations and conducted basic lab tests to ensure patient health and readiness.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs and patient histories.
- Prepared patients for examinations, promoting effective communication and streamlined physician interactions.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Prepared examination rooms, enhancing patient comfort and supporting efficient operations.
- Complied with HIPAA regulations to safeguard confidential patient information consistently.
Patient Care Technician
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily living activities.
- Documented patient progress in medical records accurately and timely.
- Educated patients on health practices and discharge instructions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Provided emotional support to families during hospital visits. by providing emotional support and information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration
Strayer University
Atlanta, GA09-2028
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Cambridge College Of Technology And Allied Health
Atlanta, GA05-2018
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient monitoring
- Patient record management
- Patient instruction
- Medical terminology
- Health information management
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical emergency response
- Basic life support
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
Certification
- Basic Life Support- American Heart Association
Timeline
Patient Care Specialist 2
Aids Healthcare Foundation
06.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
10.2022 - 05.2023
Medical Assistant
Intown Primary Care
10.2021 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration
Strayer University
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Cambridge College Of Technology And Allied Health