Katy Turek
The Doctors Clinic
Tracyton
1
Language
24
years of professional experience
Applied comprehensive knowledge from three decades in healthcare to excel in diverse specialties while embracing ongoing professional challenges.
Work History
Medical Assistant
20 Years 8 Months- Current responsibilities:
- Ordering DME; coordinating timing of follow up appointments with sleep studies and CPAP compliance; obtaining prior authorization for diagnostic testing and DME; analysis and retrieval of CPAP data; transfer of sleep studies and other pertinent medical records from previous medical records system to current patient medical records; medical record reconciliation/abstraction; daily schedule coordination; rooming patients and vitals collection
- Previous responsibilities:
- Operation, maintenance, and disinfection of equipment and documentation thereof; assisting with polypectomy, specimen retrieval, esophageal dilation/banding, PEG tube placement, and pain clinic procedures; assisting sedation nurse in the care/monitoring of sedated patients; quickly and efficiently switching tasks during procedures; anticipating treatments/equipment to be used based on chief complaint and provider preferences; training and overseeing staff in all aspects of the position and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures. Obtaining chief complaint, patient vital signs and preparing pertinent information (previous visits, testing, etc.) for the provider; administration of various types of diagnostic testing, injections, blood draws, and other treatment modes; assisting providers with minimally invasive procedures and surgeries; documentation of all communication and treatments applied; communication with pharmacies for prescription refills; coordination of referrals, and prior authorization requests; communication with patients regarding diagnostic testing results, patient education, and continuing care.
Medical Assistant
2 Years 7 Months- Achieved streamlined patient intake processes by promoting accurate documentation and effective information sharing.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by optimizing patient appointment scheduling.
- Maintained well-organized examination rooms, contributing to a clean and ready environment for patient care.
- Improved patient follow-up procedures through collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Acquired thorough client medical histories, encompassing medication, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to examination rooms, effectively handling inquiries to prepare for physician evaluations.
- Supported physicians in minor surgeries, ensuring the operating room was fully prepared and instruments were properly sterilized.
Medical Assistant
11 Months- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide coordinated care.
Education
Medical assistant program
Medical Assistant externship
Skills
Patient care and communication
Equipment operation and maintenance
Patient vital signs monitoring
Endoscopy assistance
Clinical documentation
Patient education
Staff training
Competency assessment
Quality assurance audits
Accreditation preparation
Quality metrics reporting
Staff performance management
Scheduling optimization
Policy development
Languages
American Sign Language
Elementary
Timeline
Medical Assistant
The Doctors Clinic
2005.12 - CurrentRead More
Medical Assistant
Olympic Family Practice
2003.05 - 2005.12Read More
Medical Assistant
Nephrology Associates of Kitsap County
2002.06 - 2003.05Read More
Office of Lowell C Finkleman, MD
Medical Assistant externship
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Eton Technical Institute
Medical assistant program
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