Jennifer Weigel
Springdale,WA
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant skilled with technical, clerical and patient support. Strong interpersonal communication with talent effectively dealing with patients and staff alike. Detailed understanding of medical sector and regulatory obligations concerning it. Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
CHAS Health
Spokane, WA
09.2021 - Current
- I started in the apprenticeship program in 2021 and graduated and got certified in 2022. I started in pediatrics with some floating into family practice.
- I am currently working a dual role of front office and MA at a School Based health clinic in a high school.
- I verify and check consents and insurances are up to date in chart. Create new patient and confidential minor charts and schedule and check in all students and staff.
- I room patients, verify histories and update charts as needed. I take vitals including heights, weights, vision screens and other vitals signs for all ages. I check immunization records and administer them as needed. I also administer and record the anxiety and depression screening. I am also currently the back up immunization coordinator I help keep track of vaccine stock and ordering when needed.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies ensuring adequate stock levels were maintained at all times.
- Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shriners Hospital for Children
Spokane, WA
04.2019 - 08.2021
- Under the direction of an RN I took vital signs.
- Helped patients with daily hygiene i.e.: Bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting or changing inconstancy.
- Help with physical therapy.
- Did post surgical cast overwrapping and padding.
Cardiac Monitor Technician/CNA
Providence Holy Family Hospital
Spokane, WA
02.2015 - 04.2019
- Under the direction of an RN I took vital signs.
- Helped patients with daily hygiene i.e.: Bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting or changing inconstancy.
- Help with physical therapy.
- Answer and transfer phone calls
- set up charts
- watch cardiac monitors and report changes to RN.
- Conducted regular maintenance on all cardiac monitoring devices according to manufacturers' instructions.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses, physicians, or technicians to provide optimal care for patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient data including vital signs, medications, and reports of abnormal findings.
- Instructed staff members on proper operation of various types of cardiac monitors.
- Interpreted complex waveforms associated with different types of arrhythmias accurately.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Jospeh Hospital
Tacoma, WA
03.2012 - 10.2013
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Operating Room Technician
Deaconess Medical Center
Bozeman, MT
07.2010 - 06.2011
- Daily stocking of operating rooms.
- Terminal and intermittent cleaning of the OR suites.
- Help RN move patients to and from or tables.
- Setting up equipment needed for particular surgeries.
- Running specimens to lab or pathology.
Education
High School Diploma -
Issaquah High School
Issaquah, WA06-2000
Some College (No Degree) - Pre Nursing
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WASome College (No Degree) - Pre Nursing
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WASkills
- Clinical applications
- Inventory and supply management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Terminology
- Specimens collection and processing
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Patient documentation
- Data Entry
- Phlebotomy
- Procedure Assistance
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- CPR
- Proper sterilization techniques
- Immunization Administration
- Patient Scheduling
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- BLS certified
Affiliations
- Ran a project improvement project in Bozeman
- Currently enrolled in the Emerging Leaders program at CHAS, and will graduate from the program in Nov 2024
- Presented a business proposal to leadership at CHAS
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
CHAS Health
09.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shriners Hospital for Children
04.2019 - 08.2021
Cardiac Monitor Technician/CNA
Providence Holy Family Hospital
02.2015 - 04.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Jospeh Hospital
03.2012 - 10.2013
Operating Room Technician
Deaconess Medical Center
07.2010 - 06.2011
High School Diploma -
Issaquah High School
Some College (No Degree) - Pre Nursing
Spokane Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Pre Nursing
Eastern Washington University
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- BLS certified
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