Kimberley Bentz
Stockton,CA
Summary
Responsible Medical Assistant enthusiastic about supporting best practices in hospital/clinic operations, compliance and healthcare management. Demonstrated strengths in multiple departments, quality assurance and service. Resourceful professional and collaborative team player.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
Stockton, CA
2017 - 2022
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Provided assistance to nurses and other healthcare professionals in the delivery of patient care.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by stocking supplies and ensuring equipment is functioning properly.
Medical Assistant
Dignity Health
Elk Grove/Stockton
2011 - 2017
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
Education
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Kaplan College - Stockton
Stockton, CA04-2010
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Organizational Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Patient Flow Management
- Compassionate
- Professional Bedside Manner
Certification
- BLS certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
2017 - 2022
Medical Assistant
Dignity Health
2011 - 2017
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Kaplan College - Stockton