Kirastan Blair
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Courteous candidate with evidence of experience providing quality patient care and administrative services. Proven track record of success in streamlining operations, developing protocols and improving patient outcomes. Strong commitment to exemplary customer service and maximizing patient safety and satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Health Aide
Community Care Solutions
9 2019 - Current
- Provide long and short term care for adults with special needs/ Mental Illness
- Respite, Habilitation care, and Attendant Care.
Employment Specialist
Copa Health
04.2013 - 11.2023
- Provide Supported Employment services to members in a Work Adjustment Training program with a diagnosed mental health challenge (GMH or SMI) seeking to prepare for, obtain and/or maintain employment in the community.
Medical Assistant
Tempe Outpatient Treatment Center
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Crossed Trained to perform Administrative and Clinical duties in a medical clinic, Hospital, and outpatient setting.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
Medical Assistant
Arizona Center For Digestive Health
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
Medical Assistant
Arizona Kidney Disease And Hypertension
11.2015 - 07.2016
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
Education
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Pima Medical Institute
Mesa, AZ 01.2015 - 05.2015
Diploma - undefined
Denver East High School
Denver, CO 08.2006 - 05.2010
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Care
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Effective Communication
- Support Services
- Relationship Building
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Professionalism
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Tempe Outpatient Treatment Center
09.2017 - 08.2018
Medical Assistant
Arizona Center For Digestive Health
09.2016 - 08.2017
Medical Assistant
Arizona Kidney Disease And Hypertension
11.2015 - 07.2016
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Pima Medical Institute
01.2015 - 05.2015
Employment Specialist
Copa Health
04.2013 - 11.2023
Diploma - undefined
Denver East High School
08.2006 - 05.2010
Health Aide
Community Care Solutions
9 2019 - Current
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