Janice Kennedy
Plainville,MA
Summary
I have been working as a Medical Assistant at Needham (Dedham) OB/GYN for over 23 years. Because obstetrics and gynecology are a specialty, many of my skills have been learned on the job. It is my job to prep charts, check vitals, and assist the doctor when needed, with exams and procedures such as pap smears, endometrial biopsies, colposcopies, endosees and leeps. I have polished my skills over time, but the most important skill and the one I am most proud of is one I have been told can't be taught. I know it can be stressful to be at the doctors especially for a procedure. It is important that patients are as comfortable as possible, physically as well as emotionally. I have been known to calm a young woman who thinks she must have cancer, bring down a blood pressure with a little mood music or just a smile. Over the last 7 years I have added birth and postpartum doula courses, becoming certified as a PP doula as well as becoming a CLC . I would like to use my lactation education skills more than I do now and would love to get into a hospital setting to help moms get started on the right track.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
BILH Dedham OB/GYN
12.2000 - Current
- Direct patients to exam rooms, field questions, and prepare for physician examinations.
- Build strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic's commitment to quality care.
- Perform phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Assist with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
- Prepare lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Call postpartum patients within 2 weeks of birth to check how they are doing.
- Help breastfeeding moms with questions and concerns they may have
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MABirth And Postpartum Doula
DONA International
Medical Assisting
Health Training Center,
BostonLactation Counselor
Healthy Children's Project
Sandwich, MASkills
- Patient-focused care
- Reliable team player
- Compassionate
- Specimens collection and processing
- OB/GYN procedures
- CLC
- PP doula
Certification
Certified Lactation Counselor (ALPP)
Postpartum Doula (DONA)
Timeline
Medical Assistant
BILH Dedham OB/GYN
12.2000 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Bridgewater State University
Birth And Postpartum Doula
DONA International
Medical Assisting
Health Training Center,
Lactation Counselor
Healthy Children's Project