Kim VaVerka
Mission Viejo,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to successfully manage office staff in busy fast paced environment.
Strong back office and surgical skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant/ Supervisor
Work Health Solutions
02.2021 - 06.2023
- Supervised and set up COVID testing facilities in a corporate setting. Managed staffing for two locations.
- Evaluated and interpreted laboratory results to determine diagnoses.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning and compliance with laboratory standards.
- Prepared reports to document laboratory results and findings.
- Completed comprehensive diagnostic testing of COVID related illness.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Followed safety protocols and precautions for safe and hazard-free work environment.
Back Office MA/ Manager
The Helm Center For Pain Management
04.2015 - 07.2021
- Documented vital signs and health history.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Recorded Patient information and monitored during Infusion treatments (Ketamine and Clinical trial medications).
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Monitoring of patients during and after infusion treatments.
- Counseled patients on addiction and addiction treatment options.
- Managed busy phone system of over 100 patient inquiries daily.
- Discussed medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, treatment options and other physician instructions.
- Patient Care coordinating for surgery and aftercare.
- HIPPA and OSHA compliance officer.
- Supported new employee training and onboarding, providing documentation and training materials on operational processes and procedures.
- Screening and qualifying patients for clinical trial research studies.
Surgical Technologist
Plastic Surgery Inc. Dr. Ashton Kaidi
02.2003 - 01.2009
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Accompanied surgeon on pre and post operative appointments.
- Suture and staple removal. Assisted in office cosmetic procedures.
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Medical Assistant
Saddleback Dermatology
04.1999 - 06.2002
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Assisted physicians with office surgeries including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
California Paramedical College
Long Beach, CASome College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Technician
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CAMedical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Capistrano Laguna Beach ROP
San Juan Capistrano, CASkills
- EMR/ Epic Knowledge
- Patient Flow
- Suture Removal
- Assess Patient Needs
- Medication Assistance
- Medical Assistance
- Team Leadership
- Staff Management
Certification
American Heart Association CPR/ BLS Certified
Timeline
Medical Assistant/ Supervisor
Work Health Solutions
02.2021 - 06.2023
Back Office MA/ Manager
The Helm Center For Pain Management
04.2015 - 07.2021
Surgical Technologist
Plastic Surgery Inc. Dr. Ashton Kaidi
02.2003 - 01.2009
Medical Assistant
Saddleback Dermatology
04.1999 - 06.2002
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
California Paramedical College
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Technician
Saddleback College
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Capistrano Laguna Beach ROP
American Heart Association CPR/ BLS Certified
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