Kathleen Perdew
Vancouver,USA
Summary
Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 20 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Columbia River Mental Health Services
06.2025 - Current
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Medical Assistant
Northwest Medical Associates/Praxis
12.2023 - 10.2024
- Taking medical histories, preparing patients for examinations, assisting the physician during examinations, collecting laboratory specimens, performing basic laboratory tests, preparing and administering medications, including by intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections—including vaccinations/immunizations, as directed by a physician or other licensed provider, transmitting prescription refills as directed, phlebotomy, taking electrocardiograms, wound care and changing dressings, managing inboxes, scheduling, referrals and PA’s, triaging patient calls.
Home Care Aid-Certified/Independent Provider
CDWA (WA State)
05.2019 - 05.2024
- In home care for WA state Medicaid clients. ADL’s, housekeeping, preparing meals, medication management, assisting with doctor’s visits/medical appointments, pets, working closely with family, office staff and Case Managers.
Rehab Tech/Office Manager
RehabCare/Kindred Transitional Care & Rehab
08.2014 - 10.2017
- Daily operations of the Rehab Department in a long term and rehab care facility. Daily scheduling patients and therapy staff to meet the needs of the facility, daily/monthly reports, communication with Supervisors, admit/discharge patients, verify insurance, maintain charting and EMR’S, assist therapist’s with patient treatments, assist Program Director as needed, maintain employee files, answer phones, maintain/order equipment, training new hire’s.
EMT-Basic, EMT IV Tech
American Medical Response
06.2005 - 01.2011
- Worked in Special Services Division doing non-emergent transports and 911 system doing vital signs, assessments, EMT Basic/IV Tech level of care when needed, CPR and First Aide, close interaction with hospital staff and families, inventory, daily paperwork, vehicle maintenance, assisting with ALS and Mobile Healthcare calls as needed.
Education
Medical Assistant Program
Carrington College
Portland, OR06.2023
Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, General Education
Rogue Community College
Grants Pass, OR12.2006
Skills
- CPR/ First Aid/ BLS certified
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations
- Front office procedures
- Patient charting
- Vital signs, Rooming
- Venipuncture
- Patient education
- Order Entry, Referrals, PA’s
- Electronic Medical Records
- Inventory and supply management
- Patient care
- IV’s/Injections, CLIA testing
- Emergency Procedures
- Sample collection procedures
- Team collaboration
- Basic life support
Certification
- MA-C- DOH- #CM61476528
- CCMA- NHA- #N7A5Y6F9
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Columbia River Mental Health Services
06.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
Northwest Medical Associates/Praxis
12.2023 - 10.2024
Home Care Aid-Certified/Independent Provider
CDWA (WA State)
05.2019 - 05.2024
Rehab Tech/Office Manager
RehabCare/Kindred Transitional Care & Rehab
08.2014 - 10.2017
EMT-Basic, EMT IV Tech
American Medical Response
06.2005 - 01.2011
Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, General Education
Rogue Community College
Medical Assistant Program
Carrington College
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