Chandra Swenson
Medical Assistant
Astoria,OR
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant with over 10 years of experience in patient care and clinical support. Skilled in patient education, HIPAA compliance, and maintaining a calm, efficient environment. Committed to enhancing patient experience through effective communication and teamwork.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Providence Health & Services
Seaside, Oregon
04.2022 - 08.2025
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems for accuracy and efficiency.
- Educated patients on medication usage and effective health management practices.
- Facilitated training sessions for new medical assistants and interns to enhance team capabilities.
- Communicated patient concerns and updates to physicians, promoting timely treatment adjustments.
- Scheduled appointments through phone and in-person interactions, ensuring accessibility for all patients.
- Coordinated prescription submissions and refills by promptly contacting pharmacies.
- Safeguarded confidential patient information in compliance with privacy regulations.
Certified Medical Assistant
Yakima Valley Farm Worker's Clinic
Astoria, OR
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Assisted healthcare providers by preparing patients and supporting clinical procedures.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems to ensure accuracy.
- Educated patients on medication usage to improve understanding and adherence.
- Facilitated effective treatment through communication of patient concerns to physicians.
- Maintained confidentiality of medical records to secure patient information.
Surgical Core Technician
St. John's Medical Center
Jackson, WY
05.2016 - 04.2019
- Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis efficiently.
- Facilitated invasive and minimally invasive procedures by ensuring safe operating room environments.
- Maintained surgical instrumentation through decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, and distribution processes.
- Adhered to OSHA protocols in instrument sterilization and waste disposal practices.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to enhance efficiency for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and equipped the operating room with necessary tools and instruments.
Education
Certificate in Medical Assisting -
PIMA Medical Institute
Seattle, WA9 2011
High School Diploma -
Ketchikan High School
Ketchikan, AK4 1996
Skills
- Patient education
- HIPAA compliance
- Electronic health records
- Basic life support
- Team collaboration
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
"If you know exactly what to be in life, you will become it that is your punishment. Actually not knowing what you want to be reinventing yourself every morning not being a noun but being a verb, being moving in life, not being fixed in life is a privilege"
Oscar Wilde
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Providence Health & Services
04.2022 - 08.2025
Certified Medical Assistant
Yakima Valley Farm Worker's Clinic
08.2019 - 08.2020
Surgical Core Technician
St. John's Medical Center
05.2016 - 04.2019
Certificate in Medical Assisting -
PIMA Medical Institute
High School Diploma -
Ketchikan High School
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