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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Jodie Laprade

Jodie Laprade

West Palm Beach,FL

Summary

Dynamic Medical Assistant with extensive experience in patient-focused care. 30+years of experience in the medical office the environment. Expertly assist with office operations and physician support by gathering patient information. Cheerful during each patient interaction to improve satisfaction in patient care.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant

Louis Raso, M.D.
01.2019 - Current
  • Medical scribe primarily focused on documenting patient information during office visits by recording medical history, exam findings, and other details such as ordering interventional procedures in the electronic medical record. Preforms vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and direct patient interaction.
  • Measured patient pulse oximetry.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.

Registered Medical Assistant

City of Palm Beach Gardens Health and Wellness
03.2018 - 12.2018
  • Phlebotomist collecting and processing specimens for outside laboratory pick-up.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Prepared and administered medications and vaccines.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.

Registered Medical Assistant

Allergy Associates of the Palm Beaches
05.2014 - 12.2018
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.

Medical Assistant

Bart Gatz, M.D.
08.2005 - 04.2014
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, and procedures including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.

Business Owner

Self
01.1995 - 06.2005
  • Personal business involving child care with children with chronic illnesses. Examples: insulin dependent children, asthmatic children, cardiac risk children and autistic children.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
  • Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
  • Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.

Medical Assistant

Manuel C. Ferreira, M.D. Internal Medicine
05.1987 - 01.1995
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, collect vital signs, preform ekg, UA and administered vaccines along with assist physician with Papanicolaou test and sigmoidoscopy. Varied specimen collection and phlebotomy for send out along with certified operation of in office blood analyzer. Basic CBS, SMAC, and PSA.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.

Education

Associate of Science - Medical Assistant

Rasmussen College, Ocala, FL
01-2004

No Degree - Medical Assistant

Rasmussen College, Ocala, FL
01-1987

Skills

  • Check-in coordination
  • Patient-focused care
  • Intake control
  • Medical office administration

  • Specimen Handling Skills
  • Immunization administration
  • Medical office management
  • Respiratory therapy functions

Certification

  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT). Expired . Current employer not required.
  • Good Clinical Practices

Languages

English
Full Professional
English
Full Professional

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests

Cooking

Being Grandma

Accomplishments

  • Recognized for outstanding dedication to patient care.

Timeline

Medical Assistant - Louis Raso, M.D.
01.2019 - Current
Registered Medical Assistant - City of Palm Beach Gardens Health and Wellness
03.2018 - 12.2018
Registered Medical Assistant - Allergy Associates of the Palm Beaches
05.2014 - 12.2018
Medical Assistant - Bart Gatz, M.D.
08.2005 - 04.2014
Business Owner - Self
01.1995 - 06.2005
Medical Assistant - Manuel C. Ferreira, M.D. Internal Medicine
05.1987 - 01.1995
Rasmussen College - Associate of Science, Medical Assistant
Rasmussen College - No Degree, Medical Assistant
Jodie Laprade