Jana Degase
Albany,MO
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant with extensive experience at Mosaic Life Care, skilled in phlebotomy and patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate service and strict adherence to HIPAA compliance. Recognized for training new staff, ensuring high standards in sample handling and maintaining a safe clinical environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Barry Pointe Family Care
01.2019 - 06.2025
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- 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.
Medical Assistant
Mosaic Life Care
07.2014 - 01.2019
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- 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.
- Measured patient spirometry.
Laboratory Processor
Mosaic Life Care
10.2008 - 07.2014
- Phlebotomy
- Assisted Microbiology specimen preparation
- Reduced errors in sample handling by providing thorough training to new lab personnel on proper techniques and procedures.
- Maintained detailed records of all processed samples, including associated patient information, test results, and any follow-up actions taken as needed.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Vatterott College
MO01-2009
High School Diploma -
Worth County R-III
Grant City, MO01-2003
Skills
- Customer service
- Patient scheduling
- Reliable team player
- Professionalism and ethics
- Direct patient care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Insurance authorizations
- HIPAA compliance
Accomplishments
- Recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty.
- Recognized for outstanding dedication to patient care.
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
Employee of the Month
Nominated by Manager and picked by Physicians in office
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeImportant To Me
Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPaid time offQuote
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Walt Disney
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Barry Pointe Family Care
01.2019 - 06.2025
Medical Assistant
Mosaic Life Care
07.2014 - 01.2019
Laboratory Processor
Mosaic Life Care
10.2008 - 07.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Vatterott College
High School Diploma -
Worth County R-III
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