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Kerry  Quedens

Kerry Quedens

Medical Assistant
Sonora,CA
The truth does not change according to our ability to stomach it.
Flannery O’Connor

Summary

Highly motivated and experienced 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 & Conscientious MA offering over 20 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
20
20

20Yrs

Work History

Medical Assistant

PMG: Paradise Medical Group
Paradise , CA
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
  • Gave injection: IM, ID, SQ
  • Administered rapid tests: COVID, Strep, Flu, HCG, Glucose, PPD, Mono, & UA.
  • AU- Lavage's
  • Suture/Staple Removal
  • ICD-9, ICD-10, & CPT Coding
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments

Medical Technician

ICMC: Immediate Care Medical Centers
Chico, CA
12.2020 - 07.2021
  • Sterilized instruments and disposed of used or contaminated supplies in adherence to OSHA regulations.
  • Administered medications.
  • Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
  • Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomies, glucose tests and pulmonary functioning tests.
  • Assisted in minor office surgeries.
  • Completed urinalysis tests for employment drug screens.
  • EMR: Allscripts & Athena Health
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit & refill patients prescription.
  • Phlebotomy & Venipuncture
  • ICD-9, ICD-10, & CPT Coding
  • HIPPA & OSHA Compliance
  • Medical Terminology
  • AU Lavage's
  • Injections: IM, SQ, & ID
  • Assist in Minor Office Surgeries
  • Suture/ Staple Removal
  • Venipuncture/Phlebotomy
  • Processed DOT- PE

Medical Assistant- Float

CHW: Mercy Medical Group
Carmichael, CA
10.2005 - 10.2010
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Floated throughout the Sacramento region for office coverage in various specialties: Back Office & Front Office
  • Assisted in OB/GYN & Minor Office Surgeries
  • AU-Lavage's
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed
  • Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions
  • Ambulated, turned and positioned patients
  • Wound care
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.

Education

Associate of Science - Medical Assistant

Career College of Northern Nevada, Sparks, NV
03.2004

High School Diploma -

Sequoia High School, Redwood City, CA
01.2000

Skills

  • Medical Back/Front Office
  • Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
  • OB/GYN procedures
  • Using a centrifuge
  • Orthopedic splints
  • Autoclaving
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Phlebotomy
  • Suctioning
  • Antigen testing
  • BLS
  • Assisting with physical exams
  • Medical billing and coding
  • Wound care specialist
  • Compassionate
  • Efficient and reliable team player
  • Prioritizing stat orders
  • EMR / EHR
  • Completing insurance forms
  • Insurance claims
  • Simple dressings
  • Medical office administration
  • Patient bathing
  • Maintaining liquid nitrogen tanks

Accomplishments

  • Recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty.
  • Recognized for outstanding dedication to patient care.
  • Graduated from college with Honors and on the Deans List.

Affiliations

Job's Daughters PHQ of Bethel No. 181 San Mateo, Ca

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Medical Assistant - PMG: Paradise Medical Group
09.2021 - 12.2021
Medical Technician - ICMC: Immediate Care Medical Centers
12.2020 - 07.2021
Medical Assistant- Float - CHW: Mercy Medical Group
10.2005 - 10.2010
Career College of Northern Nevada - Associate of Science, Medical Assistant
Sequoia High School - High School Diploma,
Kerry Quedens Medical Assistant