LISA HOCHSTUHL
PerkinElmer - Contractor for GSK
Glen Mills,PA
2
Certifications
27
years of professional experience
Dedicated Surgical/Medical/Administrative Assistant with over twenty years in clinical and administrative healthcare. Trained staff to deliver culturally competent care for diverse patient populations. Proven clinical leader in medical office, laboratory, and hospital settings, applying analytical and critical thinking skills to address complex challenges.
Work History
Laboratory Technician
3 Years 5 Months- Maintained equipment and supplies to support quality patient care and ensure safety.
- Coordinated vendor maintenance for large repairs to minimize equipment downtime.
- Ensured availability of necessary supplies through effective inventory management and office supply purchases.
- Assisted in various procedures including Mohs Micrographic Surgery.
- Executed removal of sutures to promote patient recovery from various surgical sites.
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative care.
- Obtained and coordinated medical history.
- Assisted with diagnostic procedures and technical nursing treatments, accurately entering information in patient records and charts.
- Obtained and summarized laboratory results.
- Developed patient care plans including assessments and evaluations.
- Assessed and managed follow-up plans.
- Ensured diagnostic procedures occurred in a timely manner.
- Followed company procedures to maintain a neat and orderly work environment.
- Negotiated pricing with vendors regarding billing and marketing procedures
- Assisted physician with opening of the practice, focusing on facility operations, priorities, and job assignments.
Administrative Medical Assistant
3 Years 5 Months- Prioritized incoming patient calls to address urgent needs efficiently.
- Schedule surgical consultations.
- Support diagnostic procedures and assist with surgical office procedures.
- Enter patient information in an electronic medical records database.
- Streamlined organization and maintenance of legal and patient files to enhance accessibility and compliance.
- Coordinated legal expert trial schedules and independent medical exams to optimize resource allocation and scheduling efficiency.
- Handle legal correspondence from attorneys and legal staff via phone and email.
- Developed and implemented company procedures to maintain a neat and orderly work environment, improving overall office functionality.
Lead Surgical Assistant
7 Years 2 Months- Facilitated Mohs Micrographic Surgery procedures, supporting optimal surgical outcomes.
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative care.
- Supported diagnostic procedures, assisted with technical nursing treatments, and entered information in patient records and charts.
- Developed patient care plans including assessments and evaluations.
- Obtained and summarized laboratory results.
- Assessed and managed follow-up plans.
- Triaged patient calls and questions.
- Ensured diagnostic procedures occurred in a timely manner.
- Ensured equipment and supplies were properly maintained for quality patient care and safety.
- Coordinated and monitored vendor maintenance for large repairs, ensuring operational readiness.
- Oversaw inventory management and procurement of office supplies to support daily operations.
- Negotiated vendor pricing for billing and marketing, optimizing cost management
- Assisted physician with opening of the practice, focused on facility operations, priorities, and job assignments.
Lead Medical Assistant
5 Years 4 Months- Managed clinical services and patient care operations, ensuring quality assurance and safety risk management.
- Provided outstanding patient care.
- Supported diagnostic procedures and technical nursing treatments while accurately documenting patient records and charts.
- Executed biopsies and excisions alongside medical staff.
- Provided comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative care to enhance patient recovery.
- Provided wound care and patient instruction.
- Ensured diagnostic procedures occurred in a timely manner.
- Assessed and managed follow-up plans.
- Obtained and analyzed laboratory results.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition and progress.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers.
- Assisted in processing routine specimens using paraffin wax as well as frozen sections in a Dermatopathology laboratory, including sectioning, mounting proper orientation of tissue, and staining specimens with appropriate reagent.
Chief Medical Assistant
5 Years 2 Months- Administered medications and performed diagnostic testing to support effective patient treatment.
- Assessed and documented the patient's medical history.
- Accurately documented all elements of clinical assessment, treatment, medications, and instructions.
- Obtained vital signs and entered data into electronic medical records to ensure accurate patient information.
- Performed phlebotomy and INR testing.
- Ordered, obtained, and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Executed Medicare coding and billing processes to ensure accurate claims management and compliance.
Education
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Academic Studies
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Skills
Excel
EMR
Scheduling templates
Vendor and lab account management
Supply inventory management
Management of physician schedule
Microbiological techniques
Specialized equipment operation
Instrument maintenance and calibration
Experimental data recording
Statistical data analysis
Quality assurance compliance
Regulatory documentation
Experimental analysis
Precision measurement
Regulatory compliance knowledge
Collaborative teamwork
Research support
Deadline prioritization
Clear communication
Protocol adaptability
Chemical safety knowledge
Emergency safety procedures
Certification
Notary Public, Pennsylvania — 03/28/2022, American Red Cross — Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED — 11/2/2018, National Council for Behavioral Health — Mental Health First Aid — 06/09/2017
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
PerkinElmer - Contractor for GSK
05.2023 - CurrentRead More
Administrative Medical Assistant
Mark P. Solomon
12.2019 - 05.2023Read More
Lead Surgical Assistant
Main Line Center for Skin Surgery
09.2012 - 11.2019Read More
Lead Medical Assistant
Jefferson Hospital University – Dermatology and Dermatopathology
04.2006 - 08.2011Read More
Chief Medical Assistant
Jefferson Hospital Ambulatory Practice
02.2000 - 04.2005Read More
Thomas Jefferson University
from Anatomy and Physiology
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Community College of Philadelphia
from Academic Studies
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Thompson Institute
Diploma from Medical Assistant
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