Lori Ritchart
Post Falls,ID
Summary
Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team. Successful daily patient interactions and medical office operations. Well-versed in multiple electronic medical records systems and information management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Instructor
North Idaho College Workforce Training Center
08.2022 - Current
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Analyzed clinical settings' success in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.
Lead Certified Medical Assistant
Kootenai Health
02.2014 - 10.2023
- Supervised, trained and coached team of medical assistants.
- Prepared daily charts by creating and updating electronic health records system data prior to patient visits.
- Guided patients to room, recorded vital signs, discussed patient medical history and entered information for physician or other clinical staff to review.
- Partnered with healthcare and administrative staff to create patient-centered, inviting and supportive environment for patients and families.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating patient status to fellow caregivers.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Medical Assistant
Oklahoma Heart Hospital LLC
01.2009 - 08.2013
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for more than 20 patients per day.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Cleaned and disinfected chairs and equipment according to facility policy.
Medical Assistant
CHAS
06.2005 - 01.2009
- 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 multiple blood draws and injections on patients.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Lead medical assistant over the HIV program for the last year and a half.
- Helped start the Suboxone program to help people come off drugs in a supervised, safe environment.
Education
Medical Assistant - Nursing
Apollo College
Spokane, WA06.2005
Skills
- Team building
- Inventory management
- Organization
- Team management
- Patient rooming
- Charting expertise
- Immunizations
- Staff Oversight
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Flow Management
Timeline
Lead Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Instructor
North Idaho College Workforce Training Center
08.2022 - Current
Lead Certified Medical Assistant
Kootenai Health
02.2014 - 10.2023
Medical Assistant
Oklahoma Heart Hospital LLC
01.2009 - 08.2013
Medical Assistant
CHAS
06.2005 - 01.2009
Medical Assistant - Nursing
Apollo College
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