Dunia Alazzawi
Summary
Dedicated Lead Medical Assistant equipped to manage patient, administrative and team needs with organized approach and good prioritization skills. Keeps team members on-track with close monitoring and motivational strategies. Handles patients' needs with friendly, knowledgeable approach while effectively meeting demands of busy offices and maintaining compliance with important standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Medical Assistant
TIA Women Care
10.2021 - Current
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Assisted with procedures ( Pap Smear, IUD, Nexplanon, Colposcopy,LEEP).
- Assisted physicians and nurses with clinical procedures following safe practices.
- Precepted newly hired medical assistants to train each on office procedures and important tasks.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Coordinated work of junior staff to keep team performance high and effectively handle needs of 20+ patients per day.
Behavioral Health Medical Assistant Coordinator
Adelante Healthcare
01.2016 - 10.2021
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Medical Assistant
21st Century Family Practice
04.2012 - 01.2016
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Linguist
Operation Of Freedom
03.2009 - 01.2011
- Worked with CME in the humanitarian program
Education
Certified Medical Assistant -
Carrington College - Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ03.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Translation
Mustansiriyah University
Iraq06.2005
Skills
- Assisting with Physical Exams
- Injection Administration,Rapid Strep Testing
- Inventory and Supply Management
- Exam Room Preparation
- EKG
- EMR experience
- Throat culture/Strep Test
- CPR/First Aid
- Vitals sign
* Finger stick/ Glucometer
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Medical Assistant
TIA Women Care
10.2021 - Current
Behavioral Health Medical Assistant Coordinator
Adelante Healthcare
01.2016 - 10.2021
Medical Assistant
21st Century Family Practice
04.2012 - 01.2016
Linguist
Operation Of Freedom
03.2009 - 01.2011
Certified Medical Assistant -
Carrington College - Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Translation
Mustansiriyah University