Joy Makholm
Aurora,CO
Summary
Experienced Medical Professional with strong leadership and relationship-building skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
Denver, CO
11.2015 - Current
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Processed lab specimens
Medical Scribe Specialist
Skywriter MD
5655 Yosemite St
01.2015 - Current
- Became Certified Medical Scribe, CMSS
- Learned several different EMR's
Medical Assistant
The Group For Women
1444 S Potomac St suite 100
05.2012 - 06.2015
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Assessed patients and documented their medical histories.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
- Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.
- Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis.
- Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.
Medical Assistant
The Women\'s Clinic at Cherry Creek
4545 E 9th ave suite 300
04.2009 - 04.2012
Medical Assistant
Family Medicine at Lowry
Denver, CO
05.2008 - 01.2009
- Clinical office skills
Medical Assistant
Sue Murahata, M.D.
Denver, CO
05.2006 - 05.2008
- Clinical Office skills
Medical Assistant
Donna Okuda, M.D.
Denver, CO
10.2004 - 05.2006
- Clinical office skills
Medical Assistant
Partners in Women\'s Health
Denver, CO
01.2002 - 06.2003
- Clinical office skills
Associate Clinical Information specialist
Pacificare/Secure Horizons
Centennial, CO
01.1999 - 12.2001
- Precertification Specialist
Education
Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assistant
PIMA Medical Institute
Denver, CO1991
Skills
- Venipuncture/blood draw expert
- Compassionate caregiver
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Multi-line phone talent
- Certified Medical Scribe Specialist
- Self-motivated
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
11.2015 - Current
Medical Scribe Specialist
Skywriter MD
01.2015 - Current
Medical Assistant
The Group For Women
05.2012 - 06.2015
Medical Assistant
The Women\'s Clinic at Cherry Creek
04.2009 - 04.2012
Medical Assistant
Family Medicine at Lowry
05.2008 - 01.2009
Medical Assistant
Sue Murahata, M.D.
05.2006 - 05.2008
Medical Assistant
Donna Okuda, M.D.
10.2004 - 05.2006
Medical Assistant
Partners in Women\'s Health
01.2002 - 06.2003
Associate Clinical Information specialist
Pacificare/Secure Horizons
01.1999 - 12.2001
Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assistant
PIMA Medical Institute