Dana Lentz
Blairsville,Georgia
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with over 8 years of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant, possessing a strong foundation in clinical procedures, patient education, and surgical support. Currently pursuing advanced education in Oncology Data Management, with a focus on data accuracy, patient confidentiality, and healthcare compliance. Committed to leveraging extensive clinical knowledge and a passion for data-driven decision-making to contribute meaningfully as an Oncology Data Specialist. Eager to enhance patient outcomes through meticulous data management and innovative solutions within the oncology field.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Win Pound III, M.D. Plastic Surgery
12.2024 - Current
- Performed patient intake, including gathering detailed medical histories and vital signs.
- Documented medical data in patient charts, facilitating accurate records.
- Performed basic clinical duties such as dressing changes, wound cleaning, dressing removal, suture removal, splint application, removal.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding the release of confidential patient information.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained patient records.
Certified Medical Assistant
Piedmont Heart Institute
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Triaged patients and performed vital checks for patient flow facilitation.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information, treatments, and test results.
- Obtained patient medical histories for inclusion in records.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Assessed patients for signs of cardiac distress and responded appropriately to life-threatening situations.
- Performed EKG.
- Documented medical data in patient charts, facilitating accurate records.
- Participated in team meetings related to process improvement initiatives.
- Prioritized patient needs identified through phone, electronic, and walk-in communication to comply with established guidelines.
Certified Medical Assistant
Union General Orthopedics And Sports Medicine
01.2020 - 04.2023
- Scheduling appointments and maintaining patient records.
- Obtaining patient medical histories for inclusion in records.
- Triaging patients and performing vital checks for patient flow facilitation.
- Performing patient intake and assisting in patient care procedures.
- Monitoring supply inventory for low stock and working with staff to reorder.
- Stocking supplies and instruments for examination rooms.
- Educating patients about their conditions and treatments.
- Assisting providers with injections.
- Working interdependently with other professionals to provide quality health care to patients.
- Conducting pre-authorizations and referrals to meet third-party insurer requirements.
- Documenting medical data in patient charts, facilitating accurate records.
- Performed patient intake, including gathering detailed medical histories and vital signs.
- Documented medical data in patient charts, facilitating accurate records.
Certified Medical Assistant
Blairsville Internal Medicine
03.2017 - 10.2019
- Prioritized patient needs identified through phone, electronic, and walk-in communication to comply with established guidelines.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained patient records.
- Performed patient intake and assisted in patient care procedures.
- Educated patients about their conditions and treatments.
- Triaged patients and performed vital checks for patient flow facilitation.
- Conducted pre-authorizations and referrals to meet third-party insurer requirements.
- Provided patient education and after visit care instructions to foster care continuum.
- Reported significant changes in patient condition to facilitate advanced care.
- Obtained patient medical histories for inclusion in records.
- Cleaned treatment rooms and medical instruments, complying with infection control standards.
- Supported physicians in examinations, procedures, and diagnostic tests.
Education
Diploma - Medical Assisting
North Georgia Technical College
Blairsville, Georgia01.2017
Certificate - Cancer Registry Management
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH01-2026
Skills
- CRStar
- EMR Systems
- Medications Familiarity
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Records Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Indirect Patient Care
- Attention to detail
- Clinical documentation
- Patient scheduling
- HIPAA compliance
- Cancer treatment awareness
- Medical terminology
Certification
- AAMA
- BLS
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Win Pound III, M.D. Plastic Surgery
12.2024 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Piedmont Heart Institute
04.2023 - 12.2023
Certified Medical Assistant
Union General Orthopedics And Sports Medicine
01.2020 - 04.2023
Certified Medical Assistant
Blairsville Internal Medicine
03.2017 - 10.2019
Diploma - Medical Assisting
North Georgia Technical College
Certificate - Cancer Registry Management
University of Cincinnati
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