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Lauren Turner

Waldorf,MD

Summary

Adept and hardworking individual with more than 15 years working in healthcare and strong organizational skills; eager to secure medical center management position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Provide strong core values excelling in enhancing customer satisfaction and streamlining operations, demonstrating exceptional mentoring abilities and technical proficiency. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teleservice Representative

Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic Region
2021.03 - Current
  • Delivered single call resolutions and maintained customer satisfaction through quality servicing.
  • Explained technical concepts to diverse product users while maintaining pleasant disposition.
  • Troubleshot company's website problems, applying advanced understanding of offerings.
  • Implemented best practices throughout service calls, increasing satisfaction surveys.
  • Implemented best practices throughout service calls, increasing satisfaction surveys 10%
  • Minimized escalations by identifying and addressing client needs

Clinical Assistant

Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic Region
2018.09 - 2021.03
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Coordinated with appropriate administrative staff to address clinical questions to members.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such
  • Restocked supplies in front office and in patient exam rooms to stay in line with expected patient levels.
  • Equipped patients with assistance required for basic care.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Followed comprehensive clinical protocols to safeguard patient safety.
  • Reviewed physician's calendar and scheduled patient appointments by telephone and in-person.
  • Comforted anxious patients before procedures and listened to concerns, offering support, and compassion

Lead Medical Assistant

George Washington Medical Faculty Associates
2014.10 - 2018.09
  • Worked under Department of General Surgery Department assisting for clinical days and surgical days.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Met operational targets consistently by guiding and motivating medical assistant team to effectively handling administrative and clinical needs.
  • Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
  • Precepted newly hired medical assistants to train each on office procedures and important tasks.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Protected patients and staff from infection risks by routinely cleaning and disinfecting common areas and patient rooms.
  • Assisted physicians and nurses with clinical procedures following safe practices.
  • Monitored office procedures to correct problems and implement proactive improvements for better patient flow.
  • Documented patient information in EMR and prepared paperwork for medical staff.
  • Highly trained in first and second assist at Vein Center.
  • Retrieved vital signs and triage patients; documentation through Allscripts
    (electronic health records).
  • Priced products and assist with inventory management matters, along with
    have meetings with logistics team for any new updates on purchases.
  • Coordinated work of junior staff to keep team performance high and effectively handle needs of 40+ patients per day

Medical Assistant II

Podiatric Ambulatory Surgery Center
2012.08 - 2014.09
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
  • Maintained staff's credentials and annual vaccination for ASC staff (D.P.M, CRNA, RN).
  • Called insurance companies to verify insurance, pre-certification for surgeries and medical needs such as orthotics or diabetic shoes.
  • Typed correspondence letters.

Medical Assistant Instructor - Part-Time

TESST College Of Technology
2008.12 - 2012.11
  • Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
  • Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
  • Analyzed clinical settings' success in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.
  • Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
  • Updated instructional materials, ordered equipment and supplies and utilized various learning modalities to enhance instruction.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
  • Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.

Medical Assistant Contractor

Sterling Medical Corporation
2008.08 - 2012.08

Department of Defense, Pentagon Servicing Military and Civilian Staff

  • Provided administrative support and services to military and civilian personnel at The Pentagon.
  • Managed communications, scheduling, and logistics for high-level meetings and events.
  • Ensured efficient coordination and execution of daily operations within high-security environment.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Performed basic laboratory tests and collected specimens for further analysis.
  • Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Healthcare Management

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO
12.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Psychology

Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MD
12.2018

No Degree - Medical Assistant

Banner College-Arlington
Arlington, VA
12.2006

High School Diploma -

Friendly High School
Fort Washington, MD
06.2002

Skills

  • Computer Skills
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Customer Service
  • Warm Calling
  • Call Documentation
  • MS Office
  • Negotiation and Persuasion
  • Order Processing
  • Outbound and inbound calls
  • Lead Management
  • Customer Engagement
  • Mentoring and Coaching

Certification

  • Registered Medical Assistant, American Medical Technologist - 3/2025

Timeline

Teleservice Representative

Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic Region
2021.03 - Current

Clinical Assistant

Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic Region
2018.09 - 2021.03

Lead Medical Assistant

George Washington Medical Faculty Associates
2014.10 - 2018.09

Medical Assistant II

Podiatric Ambulatory Surgery Center
2012.08 - 2014.09

Medical Assistant Instructor - Part-Time

TESST College Of Technology
2008.12 - 2012.11

Medical Assistant Contractor

Sterling Medical Corporation
2008.08 - 2012.08

Bachelor of Arts - Healthcare Management

Colorado Technical University

Associate of Applied Science - Psychology

Prince George's Community College

No Degree - Medical Assistant

Banner College-Arlington

High School Diploma -

Friendly High School
  • Registered Medical Assistant, American Medical Technologist - 3/2025
Lauren Turner