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Jennifer DeGraw

Powell Butte,OR

Summary

Dynamic Lead Medical Assistant with extensive experience at St. Charles Center for Women's Health, excelling in patient care and team leadership. Proficient in phlebotomy and employee scheduling, I enhance clinic efficiency while fostering effective communication and conflict resolution among staff. Committed to delivering compassionate healthcare and optimizing patient outcomes.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Medical Assistant

St. Charles Center for Women's Health
Redmond, USA
05.2013 - Current
  • Lead a team of medical assistants, providing guidance and support in patient care and administrative tasks.
  • Assisted with a variety of medical procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
  • Performed blood glucose monitoring, fetal heart rate monitoring, and phlebotomy.
  • Managed employee scheduling to ensure optimal clinic operations.
  • Coordinated medical supply ordering and inventory management.
  • Administered vaccinations and assisted in patient education.
  • Organized and facilitated clinic meetings, streamlining communication and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with physicians and non-clinical staff to ensure comprehensive and compassionate health care for the community.

Lead Medical Assistant

Womens Center
Redmond, OR
05.2008 - 05.2013
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
  • Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
  • Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
  • Administered medications under physician's supervision.
  • Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
  • Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
  • Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Conducted routine laboratory tests and sample analyses to monitor diseases.
  • Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
  • Processed orders for medical supplies and lab equipment.
  • Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.

Education

Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology

COCC
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Skills

  • Assisting with procedures
  • Blood glucose monitoring
  • Employee scheduling
  • Fetal heart rate monitoring
  • Vaccinations
  • Lab supply ordering
  • Phlebotomy
  • Medical supply ordering
  • Meeting organization
  • Developing and running special reports
  • Acting as the go-to person for clinical staff
  • Providing daily IT support
  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Inventory management
  • Vaccination administration
  • Team leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Patient education
  • Clinical procedures
  • CPR/AED
  • Stocking supplies
  • Immunizations
  • Medical terminology proficiency
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Sterile technique
  • Centrifuge operation

Affiliations

  • Kayaking
  • Reading

Timeline

Lead Medical Assistant

St. Charles Center for Women's Health
05.2013 - Current

Lead Medical Assistant

Womens Center
05.2008 - 05.2013

Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology

COCC

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