Overview
Work History
Education
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Janella Dietz

Harrisburg,PA

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Susquehanna Internal Medicine Associates
10.1983 - Current
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
  • Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
  • Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
  • Streamlined office operations by managing inventory levels, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
  • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Measured patient pulse oximetry.
  • Measured patient spirometry.

Pharmacy Cashier

People's Drug Store
06.1981 - 08.1983

Cashier

organizing shelves

pharmacy assistant, when needed, to count out pills

Education

Associates - Allied Health

Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA

Skills

  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Customer Service
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Medical Terminology
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • EMR / EHR
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Patient-focused care
  • Data Entry
  • Phlebotomy
  • Compassionate
  • Immunization Administration
  • Specimens collection and processing
  • Patient Assessments
  • Laboratory Specimen Collection
  • Insurance Verification
  • Appointment Setting
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Medical Records Management
  • Patient Care Coordination
  • Medical supply inventory
  • Prioritizing stat orders
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Payment Collection
  • Medical billing and coding
  • Diagnostic Procedures
  • Indirect Patient Care

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Susquehanna Internal Medicine Associates
10.1983 - Current

Pharmacy Cashier

People's Drug Store
06.1981 - 08.1983

Associates - Allied Health

Harrisburg Area Community College
Janella Dietz