CHRISTINE KULAK
Lock Haven,PA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Geisinger Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
- Administer patient care procedures, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Coordinate appointment scheduling, optimizing clinic workflow and patient satisfaction.
- Restock and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Direct patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Provide compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Assist physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Collect and document patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assist with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Answer telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Prepare lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Certified Medical Assistant
UPMC
Williamsport, PA
11.2021 - 01.2025
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
Certified Medical Assistant
Geisinger
02.2020 - 11.2021
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
Medical Assistant
Lock Haven Medical Center
Lock Haven, PA
03.2013 - 01.2020
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
CNA
Susque-View Nursing Home
Lock Haven, PA
08.2003 - 03.2013
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Bucktail High School
Medical Assistant - undefined
Lock Haven Medical Center
01.2020
CNA - undefined
Susque-View Nursing Home
03.2013
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Electronic Health Records
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Records Management
- Injection Administration
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Completing Insurance Forms
- EPIC EMR
- Patient Engagement
- Answering Questions
- Patient Assessments
- Administering Immunizations
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Transportation Assistance
- Patient Documentation
- Operating EKG Equipment
- Active Learning
- Performing EKGs
- Flu Vaccinations
- Updating Medical Records
- Medical Equipment Functionality
Certification
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Geisinger Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
UPMC
11.2021 - 01.2025
Certified Medical Assistant
Geisinger
02.2020 - 11.2021
Medical Assistant
Lock Haven Medical Center
03.2013 - 01.2020
CNA
Susque-View Nursing Home
08.2003 - 03.2013
High School Diploma - undefined
Bucktail High School
Medical Assistant - undefined
Lock Haven Medical Center
CNA - undefined
Susque-View Nursing Home