Christi Smoak, RT(R)
North Charleston,SC
Summary
Reliable Medical Support professional with 10 years of experience in an Orthopedic environment. Expertly assist with office operations and physician support by gathering patient information, making determinations on what is needed (X-rays, preoperative paperwork, medications, etc.). Cheerful during each patient interaction to improve relationships and patient retention.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
South Carolina Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Ctr
08.2013 - Current
- Worked under same physician for 10 years
- Utilized effective communication and active listening skills when interacting with physicians and patients.
- Reviewed physician's calendar and scheduled patient appointments by telephone and in-person.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake, medication information, symptoms, and allergies in clinic environment.
- Taught patients about medications, upcoming procedures, and post operative plan instructions.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and clinical questions.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiology Technology
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Church Music
Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC05.1998
Skills
- Communicating with Patient and Their Families
- Medical Terminology
- EMR Systems (AthenaHealth)
- Medications Familiarity
- Patient Management
- Customer Service
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Patient Assessments
- First Aid
- Clinical Applications
- Radiography Processing
- X-Rays
- Compassionate and Caring
Certification
- ARRT ID# 510918 - 1/2022-12/2023
- BLS Certification- 2023-2025
Affiliations
Professional Affiliations:
American Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT #510918)
South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA #13-2024)
Radiologic Technologist Association (RTA) – Student Member
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) –Member
South Carolina Society of Radiologic Technologists (SCSRT) –Member
Timeline
Medical Assistant
South Carolina Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Ctr
08.2013 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Radiology Technology
Trident Technical College
Bachelor of Arts - Church Music
Charleston Southern University
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