Kimberly Kueny
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Compassionate Administrative and Clinical Medical Assistant with 29 years of experience in direct patient care and medical office management. Ensures compliance with regulatory standards while prioritizing patient satisfaction. Builds trust through effective communication and interpersonal skills, committed to enhancing the healthcare experience for patients.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician NICU, Maternity, ICU
Temple University Health System
Philadelphia, PA
05.2025 - Current
- Monitored vital signs.
- Identified changes in patient condition, enabling timely interventions and improving patient outcomes.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Executed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests following physician or RN instructions.
- Conducted regular safety rounds to enhance patient safety and identify potential risks.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care delivery.
- Supported medical staff during procedures and examinations with necessary supplies.
- Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
- Performed a variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
Clinical Medical Assistant
Jefferson Einstein Medical Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
06.2018 - 05.2025
- Assistant to Associate Chairman of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery in a Level I Trauma Center.
- Provided pre and post-operative care for fracture clinic, poly-trauma, spine surgery, and total joint replacement patients, ensuring comprehensive recovery support.
- Collaborated with Chief PA-C of Orthopedics to optimize Spine Surgery Service workflow, enhancing patient care delivery.
- Work closely with other providers to ensure excellent patient care.
- Educated patients and families on medications, procedures, and physician's instructions to promote understanding and compliance.
- Performed wound care tasks, such as removing sutures and staples, applying braces, changing dressings, and fitting DME.
- Coordinate surgical procedures, radiology studies and clearances and authorizations.
- Processed prescription refills as directed by physician requests.
- Recorded patient medical histories and documented vital signs in electronic medical records system.
- Assisted physicians with patient exams and treatments.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Medical Office Manager
Philadelphia Orthopedic Group
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
01.2000 - 06.2018
- Implemented policies, procedures & service standards in conjunction with the administrator.
- Administered payroll and maintained proper documentation of employee personnel.
- Exercised judgment and initiative while managing confidential matters.
- Conducted employment verification and background checks, streamlining hiring process.
- Facilitated employee termination process to ensure consistency and compliance with regulations.
- Tracked and managed employee PTO and time off requests.
- Prepared and posted job openings to job sites.
- Maintained office spaces fully stocked with administrative and medical supplies, supporting operational efficiency.
- Adhered to HIPAA requirements to safeguard patient confidentiality.
- Prepared prescription labels, promoting accuracy in medication administration and dosing for in office dispensing of medications.
- Administered urine & saliva drug tests after securing a pain management contract.
- Managed collections and financial counseling processes to support patient accounts.
- All aspects of medical assisting from 2000-06 including surgery scheduling, front desk duties, training, assisting in casting, cast/splint removal, witnessing to IMEs, scheduling legal meetings and handling confidential appointments for professional athletes.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Ultrasound Diagnostic School
Trevose, PA 08.1996 - 04.1997
School District of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Medical procedures knowledge
- Applying Orthopedic Devices
- Patient Education
- Clinical and Operational Judgment
- Collaborative Care
- Critical Thinking
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Conflict Resolution
- Diverse Patient Care
- Empathetic Communication
- Team Building
- Strong work ethic
- Social Perceptiveness
- Patient Advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient positioning
- Patient documentation
- Medical record management
- Healthcare compliance
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Sterilization techniques
- Quality improvement participation
- Attention to detail
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Medical records handling
Certification
BLS-Provider American Heart Association 10/2027
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant NHA 3/7/2027
Timeline
Patient Care Technician NICU, Maternity, ICU
Temple University Health System
05.2025 - Current
Clinical Medical Assistant
Jefferson Einstein Medical Center
06.2018 - 05.2025
Medical Office Manager
Philadelphia Orthopedic Group
01.2000 - 06.2018
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Ultrasound Diagnostic School
08.1996 - 04.1997
School District of Philadelphia