Joann Woodruff

Assisting nurse getting patients ready for surgical procedures

EkG and oxygen on patients. Keeping eye on patients

Blood pressure and pulse during procedure.

Preparing room to be sterilized and set up for procedure.

Having needles set and medication drawn up and always being one step ahead of Doctor.

Assisting Doctors with lung biopsy and tissue samples with septum in containers that are labeled and dated For lab.

Taking Care of all scopes and cleaning scopes.

Taking care of the scope cabinet. Pulling out dated scopes for sterilization.

Helping patients dress and going over post op care

• Supervised daily operations of clinical workflows, enhancing efficiency and patient care quality.
• Trained ophthalmology assistant
• Implemented electronic health record systems, improving patient data accessibility and accuracy.
• Coordinated patient scheduling and follow-ups, optimizing appointment management and reducing wait times.
• Triaged incoming calls for provider to determine callers' needs for immediate appointments or scheduled visits.
• Ensured patient satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns, answering questions, and providing exceptional customer service.
• Managed insurance authorizations for medications, diagnostic tests, or procedures to facilitate timely access to necessary treatments for patients.
• Ensured timely follow-up care by contacting patients with test results and coordinating necessary appointments for further evaluation or treatment.
• Precepted newly hired medical assistants to train each on office procedures and important tasks.
• Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
• Documented patient information in EMR and prepared paperwork for medical staff.
• Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
• Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
• Maintained a clean and safe clinical environment, adhering to strict infection control standards for the well-being of patients and staff.
• Took office/county call
• Went to surgery for trauma cases

Regularly regularly performed cataract and corneal surgeries.

Did all pre-op and post op care.

Called in all prescriptions..

Assisted in all office procedures.

Kept all instruments sterilized

And minor surgery room.