Conscientious healthcare professional offering over 20 years of experience in fast-paced environments. Natural leader who is highly motivated to succeed, goal oriented, and extremely reliable.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor Clinic Operations
Stanford Healthcare (Multispecialty Clinics South Bay)
San Jose, CA
04.2024 - Current
Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
Streamlined workflow processes to enhance patient care efficiency and staff productivity.
Mentored team members on best practices in patient interaction and service excellence.
Implemented training programs that improved staff competency and operational effectiveness.
Patient Admin Specialist IV
Stanford Healthcare (Multispecialty Clinics South Bay)
San Jose, CA
04.2023 - 04.2024
Developed and implemented patient care protocols to enhance service delivery.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize healthcare processes and workflows.
Analyzed patient feedback to identify areas for service improvement and innovation.
Led training sessions to mentor staff on best practices in patient engagement strategies.
Medical Assistant III
Ear, Nose And Throat Of Los Gatos (SMP)
Los Gatos, CA
03.2017 - 04.2023
Actively working towards leveling up from Medical Assistant III to lead position as Medical Assistant IV.
Assist office manager in managing MA-scribe provider schedules for day/week. Maintain provider clinic schedule. Schedule surgeries and maintain provider surgery schedule.
Epic Super User. Ability to pre-chart and scribe for new patients, established patients, and pre/post operative patients.
Patient Safety Champion/Cohort for past 2 years.
Sanitize, restock and organize exam rooms and medical equipment.
Obtain client medical history, medication information, allergies, and current chief complaint/symptoms. Triage patient phone calls and manage in-basket messages.
Direct patients to exam rooms, field questions and prepare for physician examination. Collect and document patient medical information including past medical/surgical history.
Document vital signs and health history for patients in clinical setting.
Keep medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depletion.
Collaborate with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
Prepare patients for CT sinus/temporal bone scans and additional in-office procedures.
Medical Assistant
Carolina Ear, Nose & Throat
Greenville, SC
05.2011 - 02.2017
Performed various medical assistant duties for high volume ENT practice with multiple providers.
Acquired vital signs and chief medical complaints of patients. Documented medications, vitals, and other encounter data into patient EMR chart as directed by physician.
Completed training and assisted in various surgeries, including balloon sinuplasty procedures performed in office setting.
Administered intramuscular injections as ordered and directed by provider.
Completed various paperwork responsibilities including medication refills, prior authorization requests, and completion of various forms including FMLA and disability forms.
Triaged patient phone calls and clinical related questions. Screened and forwarded questions to physician as necessary.
Daily responsibilities of cleaning and sterilizing medical instruments and cleaning/prepping examination rooms for treatment.
Remained abreast of physician schedules and any changes in scheduling.
EMR trained and proficient (Allscripts and Epic).
Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Medical Assistant
Upstate Medical Rehabilitation
Greenville, SC
05.2008 - 05.2011
Obtained patient medical history, medications, vital signs and chief complaint(s).
Assisted physicians with exams, procedures, and other activities related to direct patient care.
Scheduled tests, procedures, and treatments as directed by medical provider.
Prior to patient discharge, obtained verbal verification that patients understood their treatment plan and were scheduled for follow-up with provider when directed, including medication refill appointments.
Directed patients to appropriate lab for random drug screening according to UMR policy.
Obtained pre-authorization for patient medications.
Prepared and maintained office supplies, equipment for treatments, and sterilized instruments.
Remained abreast of physician schedules and any changes in schedule.
Medical Assistant
Greenville Medical Care
Greenville, SC
10.2007 - 05.2008
Performed various medical assistant duties of internal medicine practice.
Acquired vital signs and chief complaints of patients. Documented patient vital statistics and other encounter data into patient chart and ensured all required records were current.
Directed patients to exam rooms and prepared for physician examinations.
Performed EKGs and assisted physician in various in-office surgical procedures.
Maintained daily recordings of temperatures of refrigerators and freezers containing sensitive medical equipment. Completed daily laboratory quality control testing as necessary.
Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms.
Received and returned clinically related telephone calls. Screened and forwarded calls requiring physician actions. Prepared pre-authorization forms for patient medications.
Medical Assistant
Hartwell, GA
Hartwell, GA
07.2003 - 10.2007
Performed various medical assistant duties of fast-paced multi physician family practice.
Prepared patients for examination and treatment. Documented patient vital signs and other encounter data into patient chart and ensured all required records were present.
Administered intramuscular medication per physician orders.
Performed in-office x-rays, EKGs, and pulmonary function tests. Assisted in various procedures, including minor surgeries.
Various paperwork responsibilities including: Medication refills and concerns, contact with pharmacies, contact with nursing homes, and other medical paperwork.
Fielded clinically related telephone calls, forwarding calls to appropriate physician as necessary.
Completed daily laboratory quality control testing. Maintained up to date records of refrigerator/freezer temperatures containing sensitive medical tests and equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Anderson College
Anderson, SC
05-2002
Skills
Team and Provider Schedule Management
Conflict Resolution Ability
Goal oriented
Strategic planning
Inventory control
Operations management
Process monitoring and improvement
Adaptability
Positive attitude
Team leadership
Multitasking Abilities
Reliability
Certification
CCMA - California Certified Medical Assistant
BLS Certification
Timeline
Supervisor Clinic Operations
Stanford Healthcare (Multispecialty Clinics South Bay)
04.2024 - Current
Patient Admin Specialist IV
Stanford Healthcare (Multispecialty Clinics South Bay)