Laurie Klem
Certified Medical Assistant
Manalapan,NJ
Summary
Conscientious Healthcare professional offering 10 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
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificates
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Hackensack Meridian Riverview Medical Center
Red Bank, NJ
05.2023 - Current
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
Medical Assistant/Telephone Triage Nurse
Advocare Mid-Jersey Pediatrics
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Aided in accurate diagnoses by performing laboratory tests and preparing specimens for analysis.
- Measured all vital signs. Prepared patient for exam. Administered injections..
- Answered all incoming Triage calls. Assess nature and and priority of all calls. Scheduled patients for appointments based on need of call.
Certified Medical Assistant
Pediatric Orthpaedic Associates
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, cast removal and dressing changes.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as height and weight.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Set up orthopedic fracture tables for casting procedures and applied variety of plaster and fiberglass casting, splints, braces, and soft goods.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes and instructed patients on proper crutch and cane walking.
- Maintained organized, neat workspace and removed all waste and debris to promote efficiency and optimal productivity.
- Fitted appliances onto patients and made necessary adjustments.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
Certified Medical Assistant
Immediate Care Medical Walk-In
04.2016 - 01.2022
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
Patient Care Technician
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
- Transported food trays and aiding with feeding.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Certified Medical Assistant
Consensus Health - Dr. Marc Feingold
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
Certified Medical Assistant
Capital Health
05.2019 - 10.2020
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Certified Medical Assistant
Princeton HealthCare Center
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, questions thoroughly.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
Certified Medical Assistant
Meridian Health
12.2014 - 04.2015
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
Front Desk Associate
Orthopedic Sports And Rehabilitation
06.2014 - 11.2014
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
- Gathered forms, copied insurance cards and scanned patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and providing accurate information
- Organized front desk area to maintain a professional and welcoming appearance for guests
- Assisted in training new hires on front desk operations, contributing to overall team cohesion and productivity
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing RN
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ 01.2023 - Current
Associate of Arts - Health Sciences
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ 01.2010 - 12.2021
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Advantage Career Institute
Eatontown, NJ 04.2013 - 08.2013
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph High School
Brooklyn, NY 09.1980 - 06.1984
Skills
EMR / EHR
Simple dressings
Patient Assessments
Point of care testing
Patient-focused care
Compassionate Caregiver
Phlebotomy
Using centrifuge
Orthopedic splints
Injection administration
EKG
Spirometry
Appointment Scheduling
Electronic health records
Medical Records Management
Certification
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) S8Q2B9P4
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Hackensack Meridian Riverview Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Associate of Arts - Nursing RN
Brookdale Community College
01.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant/Telephone Triage Nurse
Advocare Mid-Jersey Pediatrics
12.2022 - 09.2023
Certified Medical Assistant
Pediatric Orthpaedic Associates
01.2022 - 04.2022
Patient Care Technician
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
08.2020 - 04.2021
Certified Medical Assistant
Consensus Health - Dr. Marc Feingold
10.2019 - 06.2020
Certified Medical Assistant
Capital Health
05.2019 - 10.2020
Certified Medical Assistant
Princeton HealthCare Center
09.2017 - 06.2018
Certified Medical Assistant
Immediate Care Medical Walk-In
04.2016 - 01.2022
Certified Medical Assistant
Meridian Health
12.2014 - 04.2015
Front Desk Associate
Orthopedic Sports And Rehabilitation
06.2014 - 11.2014
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Advantage Career Institute
04.2013 - 08.2013
Associate of Arts - Health Sciences
Brookdale Community College
01.2010 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph High School
09.1980 - 06.1984