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Dawn Newhard

Millsboro,DE

Summary

Skilled Endoscopy Technician/Medical Assistant offering 18 plus years of experience and highly adept at preparing patients for procedures. Well-versed in setting up and maintaining equipment, preparing specimens for laboratory analysis and maintaining high-quality assurance standards.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Endoscopy Technician

Easter Pennsylvania Endoscopy Center
01.2016 - 06.2023
  • Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Supported physicians and nursing staff during procedures.
  • Verified proper stocking and readiness of day surgery and operating rooms by ordering equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Efficiently set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming procedures.
  • Assisted physicians and nursing staff with various tasks and responsibilities during procedures.
  • Assisted doctors, nurses and support staff by preparing for patient procedures.
  • Handled inventory and preparation for upcoming procedures by ordering supplies and ensuring rooms were stocked and set-up for patients.
  • Completed tasks to assist medical staffs during procedures.
  • Kept detailed track of inventory levels and placed orders for new supplies.
  • Ordered supplies efficiently to maintain optimal stock levels for projected operational demands.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain consent and record drug allergies prior to pre-procedure drug administration.

Endoscopy Technicican

College Heights Endoscopy Center
04.2007 - 01.2016
  • Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Supported physicians and nursing staff during procedures.
  • Efficiently set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming procedures.
  • Verified proper stocking and readiness of day surgery and operating rooms by ordering equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Prepared patients for procedures to assist doctors, nurses and support staff.
  • Handled inventory and preparation for upcoming procedures by ordering supplies and ensuring rooms were stocked and set-up for patients.

Medical Assistant

Valley Pain Specialists/Surgical
03.2006 - 02.2007
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.

Medical Assistant

Morristown Pediatrics
01.2005 - 02.2006
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Answered incoming calls, routed messages and resolved patient inquiries within target timeframes.
  • Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
  • Maintained and updated patient records for accurate, current medical histories.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting

Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA
05.1996

Skills

  • Operational Procedures
  • Educating Patients
  • OSHA Regulations
  • Upper Endoscopy
  • Supply Restocking
  • Specimen Collection
  • Certified in CPR
  • Maintaining Endoscopic Equipment

Timeline

Endoscopy Technician

Easter Pennsylvania Endoscopy Center
01.2016 - 06.2023

Endoscopy Technicican

College Heights Endoscopy Center
04.2007 - 01.2016

Medical Assistant

Valley Pain Specialists/Surgical
03.2006 - 02.2007

Medical Assistant

Morristown Pediatrics
01.2005 - 02.2006

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting

Lehigh Carbon Community College

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