Kellie Thibeau
Summary
Strong work ethic and adaptability. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I am committed to high quality patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - Contract
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
06.2021 - Current
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and sample analyses to monitor diseases.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Provided assistance to providers in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Obtain Prior Authorizations from insurances for patient medications.
- Monitored expiration dates of medications stored in clinic pharmacy and notified pharmacist when needed.
- Interacted closely with practitioners, nurses and patients and used effective interpersonal, active listening and communication skills.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant- Contract
AMN Healthcare
San Diego, CA
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members including nurses, pharmacists, social workers and dietitians to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Facilitated communication between caregivers regarding patient concerns or changes in condition.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving patients receiving oncology services.
- Ordered diagnostic tests when needed by physician.
- Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
ConvenientMD
Portland, ME
02.2019 - 08.2020
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Provided emergency medical care to patients in an urgent care setting.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Casting and Splinting per orthopedic diagnosis.
- Set up sterile field for procedures and organize instruments per providers preference.
- Provided assistance to providers in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Collect samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
- Provided follow-up instructions to discharged patients regarding home care requirements or other necessary information related to their care plan.
- Performed daily quality control tests on lab equipment.
- Monitored and maintained laboratory equipment such as pipettes, centrifuges,microscopes, CBC, CMP, Influenza, RSV and Covid-19 testing equipment.
- Troubleshot laboratory instrument malfunctions when necessary.
- Followed strict safety protocols while handling hazardous materials in the laboratory environment.
Cast Tech/Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
OA Centers for Orthopedics
Portland, ME
10.2016 - 04.2019
- Performed patient intake, including taking vital signs and medical histories.
- Prepared examination rooms for patient visits.
- Instructed patients on how to use crutches and other mobility aids safely and correctly.
- Assisted with pre-operative and post-operative care of patients undergoing orthopedic surgery.
- Casting, splinting and bracing of fractures or other orthopedic injuries.
- Applied wide range of casting and traction techniques in accordance with established practices and physician instructions.
- Worked collaboratively with other healthcare providers including nurses, physicians, radiologists and Physical Therapists.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
Education
NHA- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant -
National HealthCareer Association
11.2015
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, ME06.1998
Competencies for indwelling catheter care and management, catheter insertion, catheter removal, collection from indwelling catheter, irrigation of indwelling foley catheter -
BLS Certified -
Skills
- Remote Certified Medical Assistant experience, Call Triage Center experience
- Urgent Care/Acute Care Experience
- Phlebotomy experience in hospital and outpatient settings
- Specimen collection and processing in hospital and outpatient lab settings
- Orthopedics/Sports Medicine
- Casting, splinting, DME fitting, custom brace fitting experience
- Orthopedic Urgent Care Experience
- Internal medicine
- Family Practice
- Pediatrics
- Coumadin Clinic experience
- Urology, catheter placement, and exchange experience
- Oncology and Hematology
- Neurology/Sleep Medicine
- Gastroenterology Experience
- OB/GYN/Midwifery
- Clinical Lead Experience: Urgent Care/Acute Care, Orthopedics, Neurology, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine
- Ambulatory Infusion Center experience
Timeline
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - Contract
Aya Healthcare
06.2021 - Current
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant- Contract
AMN Healthcare
07.2020 - 05.2021
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
ConvenientMD
02.2019 - 08.2020
Cast Tech/Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
OA Centers for Orthopedics
10.2016 - 04.2019
NHA- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant -
National HealthCareer Association
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Southern Maine Community College