Kathrine Cheesman

• Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
• Completed basic physical assessments of clinic patients to provide optimal care.
• Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
• Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
• Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
• Obtained insurance authorizations for prescribed medications or treatments for patients in need of financial assistance programs.
• Managed inventory of medical supplies ensuring adequate stock levels were maintained at all times.
• Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
• Provided support to physicians during consultations by recording patient histories accurately and documenting treatment plans accordingly.
• Answered patient calls promptly and directed inquiries to the appropriate department when needed.
• Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
• Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
• Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
• Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
• Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
• Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
• Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork.
• Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
• Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
• Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.

• very rounded knowledge base of computer skills and prior authorizations.

• Supervised adults with day to day living activities.
• Accompanied adults on outings and events
• Helped new clients adjust to classrooms and new ways of learning
• Helped educate adults on basic needs/wants.
• Helped with restroom times
• Assisted clients when feeding
• Overseen the behavior room with one on one clients
• Supervised clients awaiting after-school/program transportation and assisted clients boarding and exiting school bus daily.
• Communicated regularly with clients families about their child's academic and social progress throughout the year.
• Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
• Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.