Deborah Hopkins
Mount Vernon,WA
Summary
My professional work experience includes 12 years of dedicated employment as a Medical Assistant-Registered, completing certification in 2024, in Oncology at Island Hospital where I had the privilege of working with NPO providers. This experience honed my ability to provide patient assessments, prioritize workload, understand the importance of accuracy and work effectively and positively within a multidisciplinary team ensuring seamless patient care and support in a fast-pace setting. I consistently met and exceeded the goals set in my yearly employee reviews demonstrating my commitment to providing comprehensive and compassionate care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant - NCCT Certified
Island Hospital
07.2012 - Current
- Responsible for assessment and delivery of care to patients in Oncology Department under guidance of Physician or mid-level practitioner
- Maintain orderly and efficient time flow of schedule, room patients, obtain vitals, reconcile medications, assess patient and prepare for provider visit
- Prepare and assist with Bone Marrow Biopsy procedure.
- Perform phlebotomy
- Provide injections as endorsed by provider
- Reviews patient records, lab tests and other pertinent information necessary for provider visit
Dental Assistant
Mountain View Dental Clinic
09.2021 - Current
- Perform general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Education
Medical Assisting - Medical Assisting Certification
Highline College
Seattle, WA07-2023
High School Diploma -
Mount Vernon High School
Mount Vernon, WA06-1984
Skills
- Patient Flow Management
- Phlebotomy / Injections
- Ability to manage time effectively and efficiently
- Possess appropriate knowledge base for care of oncology patients
- Effective in communicating pertinent patient information to providers and other team members in timely and appropriate manner
- Ability and experience to provide compassionate care to patients and their families/visitors
- Maintains current MA-C credential issued by Washington State Department of Health
- HIPPA Compliance
- Current BLS Certification
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Mountain View Dental Clinic
09.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant - NCCT Certified
Island Hospital
07.2012 - Current
Medical Assisting - Medical Assisting Certification
Highline College
High School Diploma -
Mount Vernon High School
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