Heidi Elder
Cape Girardeau,MO
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter
Community Dental Partners
Cape Girardeau, MO
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
- Compiled and produced qualified candidates' information for hiring manager review and liaised between parties to coordinate formal, management interviews.
- Maintained filing system of current, prospective and future positions.
- Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
Medical Assistant
Advanced Dermatology Center
Cape Girardeau, MO
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Treatment Coordinator
Westrock Orthodontics
Cape Girardeau, MO
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Served as treatment coordinator for all Missouri Health Care patients
- Responsible for verifying their insurance as well filing paperwork to see if they meet the qualifications to receive orthodontic benefits
- Assisted the dentist and dental assistants in exams
- Answered phones and schedule patients' appointments as well as looked up account summaries
- Scanned and copied documents for patient charts
- Was responsible for keeping my area clean and organized
- Helped to take x-rays and aided in sterilization of the clinic area
- Enjoyed being personable with the patients and helpful to my co-workers.
- Educated patients on dental benefits and coordinated proper payment with insurance companies.
Recovery Room Nurse
Doctors Park Surgery Inc
Cape Girardeau, MO
12.2016 - 09.2018
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse and responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Provided pre- and post-operative care including changing sterile dressings, moving patients in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles
- Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications
- Aided front desk as needed in filing and answering phones and scheduling patients
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Education
Diploma - Nursing, Registered
Lutheran Medical Center School of Nursing
St. Louis Missouri06.1999
Certificate in Dental Assistant -
John A Logan College
Carterville, IL05.1992
High School Diploma -
Chester High School
Chester, Illinois05.1990
Timeline
Recruiter
Community Dental Partners
05.2022 - 08.2022
Medical Assistant
Advanced Dermatology Center
09.2019 - 05.2022
Treatment Coordinator
Westrock Orthodontics
04.2018 - 08.2019
Recovery Room Nurse
Doctors Park Surgery Inc
12.2016 - 09.2018
Diploma - Nursing, Registered
Lutheran Medical Center School of Nursing
Certificate in Dental Assistant -
John A Logan College
High School Diploma -
Chester High School