Kari Clark
Wasilla,AK
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
OrthoAlaska
Wasilla, AK
08.2025 - Current
- Taking vital signs
- Preparing patients for procedures
- Assisted with exams to support efficient patient care
- Lab work
- Drawing blood
- Patient intake
- Reporting to the provider
- Facilitated fitting of medical equipment to ensure patient comfort
- Sending tasks to other teams
- Educated patients on treatment plans to promote understanding and compliance
- Turning over exam rooms
- Managing EHR.
Dental Assistant/Sterilization Technician
Alaskan family Dental center
Wasilla, AK
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted dentist during procedures, maintained patient comfort and safety while sterilizing dental instruments for optimal hygiene.
- Assisted dentists during procedures by preparing instruments and ensuring cleanliness.
- Managed patient records using practice management software for efficient data entry.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
Substitute Teacher
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Palmer, AK
02.2022 - Current
- Facilitated learning for students across multiple subjects in classroom environment.
- Delivered engaging lessons in diverse subject areas to maintain student interest.
- Managed classroom behavior to create a positive learning environment for students.
- Adapted lesson plans to meet varying student needs and learning styles.
E-Commerce Clerk
Fredmeyers-Palmer
, AK
12.2020 - Current
- Facilitated online grocery order fulfillment to enhance customer service.
- Processed customer transactions efficiently at Fredmeyers-Palmer.
- Maintained accurate inventory records for stock management.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and service issues.
Playground Supervisor and Substitute Teacher
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Wasilla, AK
09.2015 - 03.2020
- Served as substitute teacher and front office receptionist, addressing student inquiries and managing administrative tasks efficiently.
- Supervised students during recess on playground, ensuring safety and encouraging active participation in games and activities.
- Supervised outdoor play activities to ensure student safety and engagement.
- Monitored playground equipment for proper usage and maintenance needs.
- Enforced school district rules to promote positive behavior among students.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Alaska Regional Hospital
Anchorage, AK
11.2003 - 11.2005
- Admitted and discharged patients to orthopedic floor, administered medications, assessed mobility and pain post-surgery, and educated patients on post-surgical care for optimal recovery.
- Provided direct patient care in critical and emergency situations.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Alaska Psychiatric Institute
Anchorage, AK
05.2002 - 05.2003
- Assessed patients and facilitated admissions and discharges to ensure timely care, administered medications accurately, and educated patients on treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
Education
AS (Associate) - Science
University of Alaska Anchorage
Wasilla, AK05-2003
High school diploma - General Studies
Chugiak High School
Chugiak, AK05-1994
Skills
- E-Commerce
- Teaching
- Case management
- Medication Administration
- Nursing
- Social Work
- Vital Signs
- Classroom Management
- Discharge planning
- Special Education
- Office Administration
- Electronic health records
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient education
- Instrument sterilization
- Healthcare compliance
- Medical terminology
- Patient intake
- Collaborative care planning
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Patient care coordination
- Patient management
- Reliable team player
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Patient flow management
- Specimen labeling
- Patient assessments
- Orthopedic splints
- Medical procedures
- Family education
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Prescription refills
- Patient scheduling
- Specimens collection and processing
- Medical supply inventory
- Stocking supplies
- Patient-focused care
Certification
CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, AED Certification
Timeline
Medical Assistant
OrthoAlaska
08.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant/Sterilization Technician
Alaskan family Dental center
08.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
02.2022 - Current
E-Commerce Clerk
Fredmeyers-Palmer
12.2020 - Current
Playground Supervisor and Substitute Teacher
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
09.2015 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse (RN)
Alaska Regional Hospital
11.2003 - 11.2005
Registered Nurse (RN)
Alaska Psychiatric Institute
05.2002 - 05.2003
AS (Associate) - Science
University of Alaska Anchorage
High school diploma - General Studies
Chugiak High School