Jennifer Smith
Groves ,Tx
Summary
Experienced Radiologic Technologist/MA with 14 years experience in x-ray and over 19 years in patient care. I strive for success in every aspect of my job.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
X-Ray Technician/Medical Assistant
Ridgemont Medical Plaza- Dr Hababag & Dr. Medrano
Orange, TX
05.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve pressing challenges.
- Working knowledge of PACS systems
- Send images to PACS
- Input imaging orders into VMWare so that the radiologist could read and report our images.
- Maintained records of quality control tests conducted on imaging equipment.
- Reduced patients’ anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Reduced exposure to radiation using beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques.
- Reviewed diagnostic images’ quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient record
- Oversee day-to-day department operations, including scheduling, patient coordination, inventory management, and department and equipment maintenance.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient and medical record confidentiality.
- Positioned patients properly for scans and procedures, calmly giving instructions on when to stay still to optimize imaging.
- Cleaned equipment after each patient, wiping down areas with approved sanitizers to prevent infection spread.
- Performed routine tests such as ekg, urine dip stick, vision and hearing tests.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team efficiency.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Coordinated and executed proper medical waste disposal.
- Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary.
- Cleaned, restocked and prepared exam rooms and medical equipment
- Give injections
- Learning to give and track vaccinations for children (state program)
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and x-rays. Administered vaccines.
- Maintained imaging equipment, assessing for issues and proper functionality after each use, troubleshooting concerns and escalating major issues to maintenance staff.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Facilitated communications between physicians' offices and other healthcare providers regarding patient care plans involving durable medical equipment.
- Assisted in the coordination of patient referrals to other medical providers.
- Communicated with patients regarding their referral status, providing updates when necessary.
X-ray Technologist/ Weight Loss Coordinator
Main Street Medical- Dr. Bowell
Vidor , Tx
10.2010 - 05.2019
- Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary.
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Created and maintained accurate and confidential patient files.
- Gathered information to file appeals for insurane denials and minimized inaccuracies by maintaining accurate records of approvals.
- Referral and Medication Prior Approvals
- I am well trained at giving injections, ekg, lab draws, and doing urinalysis
- X-ray- I do have experience with both film/screen and CR. My licenses are up to date with both the ARRT and Texas Medical Board.
- Positioned patients and x-ray and equipment, and implemented beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure.
- I currently am the Weight Loss Coordinator for MedSolution Weight Loss Clinic. I am responsible for ordering my supplies: weight loss injectables, educating patients on weight loss and supporting them when they come in. I track their progress and maintain their medical records.
Pharmacy Technician
Wal-Mart Pharmacy
Vidor , Tx
04.2000 - 04.2008
- Created new customer profiles and updated changes such as demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
- Received, input, reviewed, dispensed and labeled prescriptions daily with expert accuracy.
- Communicated with member physicians to prevent harmful drug reactions, therapy duplications and allergic reactions.
- Trained new technicians
- Received and verified incoming drug inventories and reported discrepancies to lead pharmacist.
- Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of problem prescriptions and customer questions to maintain optimal team efficiency.
- Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
- Worked with insurance companies to process claims, resolve problems and obtain payments.
- Managed medication stocks, including conducting counts, labeling products and maintaining controls.
- Entered and processed prescriptions into the internal system with accuracy.
- Assisted staff members with drug inventory, purchasing, and receiving.
- Ensured customers received quality care through collaboration with the pharmacist.
- Ensured accuracy in medication administration by carefully calculating dosage and preparing prescription labels.
- Maintained clean and organized pharmacy shelving and work areas.
- Confirmed prescriptions by calling the physicians' office.
- Ensured proper entry and processing of patient prescriptions in company system.
- Placed orders for out of stock medications to ensure patients received their prescriptions on time.
- Resolved third-party rejection claims.
Education
Certificate - Radiology Technology
Baptist Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
Beaumont, TX 2010
Skills
- Interdepartmental communication
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving
- PACS system proficiency
- Time management
- Radiation safety
- Equipment maintenance
- Medical record management
- Patient education
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- X-ray machine operation
- Records management
- Digital radiography
- HIPPA compliance
Certification
- Certificate in Radiologic Technology from Baptist Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
- Certificate in Radiology from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- Medical Radiologic Technologist-General Certificate with Texas Medical Board
Timeline
X-Ray Technician/Medical Assistant
Ridgemont Medical Plaza- Dr Hababag & Dr. Medrano
05.2019 - Current
X-ray Technologist/ Weight Loss Coordinator
Main Street Medical- Dr. Bowell
10.2010 - 05.2019
Pharmacy Technician
Wal-Mart Pharmacy
04.2000 - 04.2008
Certificate - Radiology Technology
Baptist Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
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