Joanne Stosko
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Versatile medical assistant with extensive experience in patient care, EMR management, and laboratory procedures. Proficient in administering medications, performing venipuncture, and facilitating communication among healthcare teams to ensure efficient and effective patient care. Aiming to leverage skills to support quality healthcare delivery.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
11.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and injections per physician directives.
- Monitored vital signs and accurately recorded patient information.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and medical staff daily.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, and data entry.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding patient confidentiality at all times.
K-9 AND KITTY HANDLER
Philadelphia Pet Hotel & Villas
Philadelphia, USA
10.2023 - 06.2025
- Enhanced animals' comfort with human interaction through vocalization and touch.
- Provided diverse enrichment activities to keep animals mentally and physically engaged.
- Observed animals closely to understand individual needs and behaviors.
- Fostered positive work environment by maintaining open communication with colleagues and supervisors.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Mainline Foot and Ankle
Bala Cynwyd, USA
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Sanitized medical equipment to guarantee cleanliness and safety for patient use.
- Directed patients to exam rooms and addressed inquiries for smooth examinations.
- Managed medical records through filing, organizing, and scanning documents.
- Adhered to sanitation protocols, ensuring a clean and safe clinic environment.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
PROCEDURE TECHNICIAN
Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists Association
Bryn Mawr, USA
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Assisted physicians during colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, and sigmoidoscopy procedures, contributing to patient comfort and procedure success.
- Cleaned and disinfected medical scopes following infection control protocols to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Conducted routine maintenance to ensure operational efficiency of equipment.
- Process specimens for pathology.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Pennsylvania Oncology Hematology Associates
Philadelphia, USA
08.2003 - 01.2022
- Measured and recorded patient vital signs, including blood pressure and heart rate, in a timely manner.
- Flow patients from waiting area to phlebotomy area to exam room.
- Check lab orders, obtain blood via venipuncture, PICC line or unsporting.
- Setup and assist bone marrow procedure.
- Perform EKGs.
- Facilitated effective communication with physician throughout the day to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Collected and conveyed patients' test results, including blood work and radiology exams, to healthcare team for timely decision-making.
- Review patients medication list, document in EMR.
- Inquired about meaningful use questions to enhance patient data collection and compliance.
- Enter past social and family history for new patients.
- Schedule radiology exams for patients.
- Acquired necessary precertification for medications and tests for patients.
- Knowledge of chemotherapy drugs and patient adverse reaction.
- Stock patient exam rooms.
- Order supplies for lab and flow area.
- Prepared office for daily operations by setting up computers, exam rooms, and dictation areas.
- Computer setup, exam room prep and dictation area.
- Provided assistance across various office areas, including administrative tasks and support in the infusion area.
- Administrative, infusion area.
- Communicate with check in personnel.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Hunterdon Family Physicians
Flemington, USA
07.2002 - 08.2003
- Triage patients in office and via phone to prioritize care based on urgency.
- Communicated with physicians to relay critical patient information and facilitate care.
- Collected blood samples from patients for laboratory analysis.
- Perform EKGs.
- Recorded vital signs for patients during office visits.
- Call in patient prescriptions.
- Prepare specimens for lab.
Education
CERTIFICATE IN MEDICAL ASSISTANT -
Ultrasound Diagnostics
PA07-2002
Skills
- Patient care and triage
- Vital signs assessment
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Epic EMR proficiency
- Medical scheduling expertise
- Medical office and clerical experience
- Laboratory and hospital experience
- Anatomy knowledge
- Computer skills and medical imaging
Certification
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Authorized To Work
US for any employer
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP
11.2025 - Current
K-9 AND KITTY HANDLER
Philadelphia Pet Hotel & Villas
10.2023 - 06.2025
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Mainline Foot and Ankle
03.2023 - 09.2023
PROCEDURE TECHNICIAN
Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists Association
01.2022 - 02.2023
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Pennsylvania Oncology Hematology Associates
08.2003 - 01.2022
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Hunterdon Family Physicians
07.2002 - 08.2003
CERTIFICATE IN MEDICAL ASSISTANT -
Ultrasound Diagnostics