Laura David
Niles,IL
Summary
Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 16 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Northshore University Health
08.2007 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
Education
High School Diploma -
HCC
ROMANIA06.1995
Skills
- Medical Office Administration
- Patient Scheduling
- Procedure Assistance
- Medical Terminology
- Inventory Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Flow Management
- Fluent in Romanian
- Simple Dressings
- Specimens Collection and Processing
- Patient Relations
- Compassionate
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical Procedures
- CPR
- Infection Control Procedures
- First Aid Certification
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Northshore University Health
08.2007 - Current
High School Diploma -
HCC
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