Jason Apple
Olympia
Summary
Detail-oriented medical professional with a track record in streamlining workflows and collaborating with healthcare teams. Skilled in maintaining sterile environments and enhancing patient safety, committed to delivering high-quality care and improving service efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Multicare Capital ENT
Olympia, WA
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted with patient intake and medical history documentation to ensure accurate record-keeping.
- Supported healthcare team by preparing examination rooms and maintaining sterile environments.
- Executed routine lab tests and procedures, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Educated patients on pre-and post-operative care instructions to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Managed appointment scheduling and follow-up calls to optimize clinic efficiency.
- Collaborated with providers to streamline patient flow and improve service delivery.
- Increased patient safety by meticulously following infection control protocols and maintaining a sterile environment.
Certified Medical Assistant
Peninsula Dermatology
Gig Harbor, WA
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
- Collaborated with dermatologists to ensure timely delivery of treatment plans and follow-ups.
- Educated patients on skincare regimens and post-procedure care to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Managed appointment scheduling, optimizing daily operations to reduce wait times for patients.
- Utilized electronic health records (EHR) systems to maintain up-to-date patient information and history.
- Trained new staff on office protocols and procedures to maintain high standards of patient care.
- Performed routine follow-up calls to track patient progress post-treatment, contributing to improved recovery rates.
- Assisted dermatologists with various procedures, improving patient treatment outcomes and satisfaction.
- Provided support during skin surgeries, ensuring optimal results and minimizing complications.
Certified Medical Assistant
Silver Falls Dermatology
Olympia, WA
03.2018 - 01.2023
- Assisted in patient preparation for Mohs surgery, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and best practices.
- Educated patients on pre- and post-operative care, enhancing their understanding and comfort throughout the surgical process.
- Collaborated with dermatologists to streamline surgical workflows, improving overall efficiency in the operating room.
- Boosted patient confidence in the treatment process through empathetic communication and understanding of their concerns.
- Promoted a safe working environment for all staff members through strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently assisting with Mohs surgery procedures and post-operative care.
- Contributed to successful surgical outcomes by maintaining a sterile environment during procedures.
- Assisted surgeons during complex cases, anticipating needs and ensuring seamless transitions between procedural stages.
- Reduced risk of infection by appropriately sterilizing tools, equipment, and surgical rooms before each procedure.
- Enhanced surgical team efficiency by preparing instruments and equipment for Mohs surgeries.
- Assisted in maximizing the accuracy of skin cancer diagnoses by performing tissue specimen collection, labeling, and processing tasks.
- Played an essential role in patient recovery, monitoring progress and adjusting care plans as needed to promote optimal healing.
- Facilitated timely wound healing with proper wound care techniques and dressing applications.
- Contributed to a welcoming atmosphere for patients, addressing any questions or concerns regarding their appointments or treatment plans.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant License. - Medical Assistant
Charter College
Olympia, WA03-2018
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical terminology
- Specimens collection and processing
- Preoperative preparation
- Suture removal
- Wound dressing
- Instrument sterilization
- Tissue processing
- Histopathology analysis
- Mohs technique
- Dermatology procedures
- Customer service
- Reliable team player
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Specimen labeling
- Electronic health records
- Data entry
- Inventory and supply management
- Surgical assisting
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Multicare Capital ENT
03.2024 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Peninsula Dermatology
01.2023 - 03.2024
Certified Medical Assistant
Silver Falls Dermatology
03.2018 - 01.2023
Certified Medical Assistant License. - Medical Assistant
Charter College