Katherine Fisher
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Experienced and open minded healthcare/customer service professional seeking new opportunities within the healthcare system.
This is a brief summary of my experience to keep it short and simple, you may contact me for any questions or concerns if you’d like!
Thank you for your time.
-Katie
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Medical Assistant
Primary Health Solutions
07.2023 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Patient Care Assistant
TriHealth
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities.
- Facilitated communication between hospital departments.
- Managed unit training and activity schedules.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Aided physicians in wound care and patient assessments.
Certified Medical Assistant
TriHealth
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
- Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
Education
Nursing Assistance
Scarlet Oaks Career Development
Cincinnati, OHMedical Assisting
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Cincinnati, OHLakota West High School
West Chester, OHSkills
- Emergency/ critical care and Observation unit experience
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Nursing Assistance
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- Telemetry/cardiac Monitor Training
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- BLS/CPR
- Phlebotomy
- ECG/EKG
- PCA II lead
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Primary Health Solutions
07.2023 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
TriHealth
08.2020 - 07.2023
Certified Medical Assistant
TriHealth
10.2019 - 05.2020
Nursing Assistance
Scarlet Oaks Career Development
Medical Assisting
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Lakota West High School
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