Christina Sigurdson
Salem
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven communicator with over 15 years of experience, dedicated to energizing and inspiring team members to reach their full potential while achieving organizational objectives. Maintains a level-headed approach in high-pressure situations, ensuring effective decision-making and problem-solving even in challenging environments. Strong advocate for the significance of companionship and support in patient care, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that enhances both team performance and patient outcomes. Enthusiasm and humor are integral to a leadership style that creates a motivating environment, encouraging growth and success.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant / Lab Tech
Valley View Dermatology Clinic
03.2015 - 10.2025
- Maintain accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Monitor vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Respond appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Obtain information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
- Provide pre- and post-operative care.
- Maintain a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Maintain timely appointments.
- Genuine team player/float for entire team.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Performed KOH collection and results through microscopic read, results given to providers and Patients.
- Maintained OSHA and CLIA checks and documents.
- Wound care - unna boot applications.
- Cultures taken and sent to appropriate labs.
- Entered Lab results into Patient charts and notified Providers of results.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
- Optimized inventory management, ordering supplies as needed while minimizing waste and adhering to budget constraints.
- Consistently maintained up-to-date certifications, demonstrating dedication to professional development and quality patient care.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate medical assistance during appointments.
- Provided administrative support by scheduling appointments and managing electronic health records efficiently.
- Administered routine vaccinations and conducted basic laboratory tests per protocols
Medical Assistant
BBSI Staffing
07.2014 - 10.2014
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Obtained and recorded vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Responded appropriately to the physical and emotional needs of patients.
- Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
- Provided pre- and post-operative care.
- Scheduled patients for hospital procedures, ensuring all proper instrumentation and assistance was available for surgical cases.
- Obtained prior authorizations for procedures.
- Ensured all diagnostic results were available for Patients next appointment.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Performed clerical duties, such as data entry, answering phones and obtained referrals for continuity of patient care.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment.
- Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
- Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
- Managed appointment scheduling, optimizing clinic flow and reducing wait times.
- Assisted in patient intake and triage, ensuring accurate medical histories were recorded.
Medical Assistant
Willamette Ear, Nose, Throat and Facial Plastic Surgery
12.2011 - 07.2014
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
- Provided pre- and post-operative care.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Performed 12 lead EKG placement and monitoring.
- Supported diagnostic procedures, assisted with technical treatments and entered information in patient records and charts.
- Document objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
- Performed venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
- Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
- Obtain and prepare blood samples for lab testing.
- Handle laboratory specimens and prepare them for lab testing Handle laboratory test data, such as patient results, billing, and general communication.
- Assist the physician with physical exam by scribing within EHR.
Medical Assistant
Oregon Foot and Ankle Specialists
11.1992 - 02.2009
- Ensured proper management of the back office as a whole
- Apply health and sanitation standards.
- Apply patient care during in office procedures.
- Collect clinical data.
- Collect specimens for medical tests draw blood Enter medical insurance billings.
- Follow medical office procedures hand instruments and materials to doctor during surgical procedures.
- Handle and store medical laboratory specimens inventory supplies, equipment or merchandise.
- Maintain and compile medical records and charts.
- Operate fax machines, copiers, printers, and other office machines.
- Perform secretarial duties.
- Prepare medical treatment room prepare patients for exams, treatments, or tests.
- Process and prepare business forms.
- Provide clerical assistance to physicians and other medical practitioners.
- Provide customer service using proper telephone etiquette.
- Provide medical treatments to patients and record medical histories.
- Maintained inventory and ordered supplies.
- Scheduled patients for surgical hospital procedures.
- Obtained prior-authorizations for durable medical equipment and for hospital surgeries.
- Changed sterile dressings.
- Provided pre- and post-operative care.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
Education
Medical Assistant -
APOLLO COLLEGE
PHOENIX01.1990
Limited X-ray License - undefined
PORTLAND SCHOOL OF RADIOGRAPHY
Bachelor's Degree - Social Science
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Skills
- NCCT Certified #872878
- CPR/First Aid certified
- EMR/EHR NextGen
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Microsoft office programs
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient scheduling
- Customer service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Medical terminology
- Vital signs monitoring
- EMR / EHR
- An Idealist rating by Keirsey assessment
- Patient-focused care
- Empathetic
- EMA proficient
- Phlebotomy
- Data entry
- Reliable team player
- Procedure assistance
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Compassionate
- Specimens collection and processing
- Laboratory specimen collection
- Professionalism and ethics
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate caregiver
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient care coordination
- Medical supply inventory
- Adaptable
- Simple dressings
- Patient management
- Professional bedside manner
- Valid [state] driver's license
- Laboratory maintenance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Conflict resolution
- Reliable transportation
- Lab equipment operation
- Wound care specialist
- Orthopedic splints
- Specimen labeling
- Immunization administration
- CPR
- Electronic medical records
- Electronic health records
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Medical Assistant / Lab Tech
Valley View Dermatology Clinic
03.2015 - 10.2025
Medical Assistant
BBSI Staffing
07.2014 - 10.2014
Medical Assistant
Willamette Ear, Nose, Throat and Facial Plastic Surgery
12.2011 - 07.2014
Medical Assistant
Oregon Foot and Ankle Specialists
11.1992 - 02.2009
Limited X-ray License - undefined
PORTLAND SCHOOL OF RADIOGRAPHY
Medical Assistant -
APOLLO COLLEGE
Bachelor's Degree - Social Science
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX