Gina Grindle
Registered Medical Assistant
Syracuse,IN
Summary
Highly motivated and committed professional with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring experience and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment. Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Medical Assistant
Wawasee School Corporation
10.2022 - Current
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- 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.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
Registerd Medical Assistant
Dr. Jeffrey Bolduan
06.2007 - 10.2022
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Pre-Certification of surgeries, procedures, medication, CT scans, Ultrasounds, and bloodwork
- Verifying VA Authorization paperwork
- Verifying Insurance benefits
Senior Assistant Store Manager
Shopoff's Drive In
03.1985 - 10.2021
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
- Reduced company expenditures and met budget targets by closely monitoring, tracking and controlling expenses.
- Analyzed and interpreted store trends to facilitate planning.
- Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
- Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Supervised and evaluated staff, enabling them to improve skills, achieve daily objectives and attain advancement.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
Registered Medical Assistant
Goshen General Hospital
03.2017 - 07.2017
- 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.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
MEDICAL ASSITANT
Fairhaven OB/GYN
05.1992 - 08.1997
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
Emergency Medical Technician
Syracuse Fire Department
01.1992 - 01.1997
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
Radiology Medical Receptionist
Kosciusko Community Hospital
01.1990 - 08.1993
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
- Answered multi-line telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Sorted, received and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Checked patient insurance, demographic and health history to keep information current.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Assisted Radiologic Technologists with patients.
- Transported patients to and from Radiology department.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Michiana Collge
Mishawaka, IN06.1998
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
Ivy Tech Community College
Warsaw, IN05.1997
High School Diploma -
Wawasee High School
Syracuse, IN06.1989
Skills
- Clinical and Operational Judgement
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Critical Thinking
- Clear Communication
- Decision Making
- Time Management
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Standards Compliance
- Resource Management
- HIPAA Compliance
Affiliations
Elkhart County 4H Saddle Club
American Medical Technologies Member
Timeline
Registered Medical Assistant
Wawasee School Corporation
10.2022 - Current
Registered Medical Assistant
Goshen General Hospital
03.2017 - 07.2017
Registerd Medical Assistant
Dr. Jeffrey Bolduan
06.2007 - 10.2022
MEDICAL ASSITANT
Fairhaven OB/GYN
05.1992 - 08.1997
Emergency Medical Technician
Syracuse Fire Department
01.1992 - 01.1997
Radiology Medical Receptionist
Kosciusko Community Hospital
01.1990 - 08.1993
Senior Assistant Store Manager
Shopoff's Drive In
03.1985 - 10.2021
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Michiana Collge
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
Ivy Tech Community College
High School Diploma -
Wawasee High School
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