Professional Medical/surgical assistant with comprehensive expertise in preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative procedures. Skilled in ensuring patient safety, maintaining sterile environments, and supporting surgeons with precision. Strong focus on team collaboration and adapting to changing needs while consistently delivering reliable results. Offering 22+ years experience in healthcare. Ready to tackle new challenges and continue my growth in patient care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant/Surgical Assistant
Marietta Dermatology & The Skin Cancer Center
Marietta, GA
10.2008 - Current
Lead Mohs Assistant, directing the flow of the day and making sure patients get back on time
Experience in EMR
Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
Obtained patient medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Assisted physicians with multiple surgeries a day, includes preparing operating rooms, getting the patients back and preparing patients to be marked for procedures. Numbing and prepping the pt for surgery.
Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
Contributed to successful surgeries, anticipating surgeon needs and promptly delivering instruments.
Provided compassionate care to patients throughout their surgical experience, easing anxiety and ensuring comfort.
Certified Medical Assistant
Metro Dermatology
Atlanta, GA
01.2002 - 02.2005
Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
Assisted physicians with multiple surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
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