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Katherine Woods

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and skills to a great office.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant

Optima Medical /Tatum Highlands Medical
05.2007 - 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.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
  • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Measured patient pulse oximetry.
  • Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
  • Measured patient spirometry.

Referral Coordinator

Sunrise Medical Center
05.2002 - 05.2007
  • Processed referral requests from patients, doctors and other health care professionals.
  • Responded to patient inquiries to offer timely updates regarding referral status.
  • Called insurance companies to get precertification and other benefits information on behalf of patients.
  • Monitored referrals to foster timely completion and followed up with physicians to facilitate.
  • Maintained accurate records on in-progress and completed referrals, ensuring full data integrity throughout process.
  • Assisted with completion of referral forms and verified data accuracy and completion
  • Accessed and reviewed patient records to verify receipt completed referral paperwork.
  • Scheduled appointments with specialists on behalf of clients.
  • Facilitated referrals to other healthcare providers and resources to bridge service gaps.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationship with referral sources to streamline processing.
  • Weighed patient need, provider availability, and insurance coverage to determine optimal scheduling.
  • Provided education and instruction to referral sources on referral processes.
  • Developed and implemented effective strategies to increase referral sources.
  • Attended continuing education courses to stay current on referral processes and best practices.
  • Assisted with discharge planning coordination and post-acute care referrals.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
  • Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
  • Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.

Education

Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting

US Career Institute
04.2023

Diploma -

Western High School
Davie, FL
05.1986

Skills

  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Assisting with Physical Exams
  • Communicating with Patient Families
  • Medical Records Management
  • Sterile Procedures and Techniques
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
  • Medical Procedures Understanding
  • Maintaining Liquid Nitrogen Tanks
  • Electrocardiography
  • Phlebotomy
  • Medical Terminology
  • Using Centrifuges
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • Case Management
  • Wound Care and Irrigation
  • EMR Systems
  • Using Scales
  • Knowledge of EKG Rhythm Interpretation
  • Treatment Room Preparation
  • Patient Management
  • Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)
  • Customer Service
  • EKG Set Up and Monitoring
  • First Aid

Certification

  • CMA - Certified Medical Assistant

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Optima Medical /Tatum Highlands Medical
05.2007 - Current

Referral Coordinator

Sunrise Medical Center
05.2002 - 05.2007

Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting

US Career Institute

Diploma -

Western High School

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