Lydia Valentine
Allison Park,PA
Summary
Personable and hardworking Medical Assistant with experience thriving in fast-paced clinical environments. Combining clinical expertise and knowledge as a Pre-Physician Assistant undergraduate (anticipated graduation December 2025), I am committed to delivering high-quality healthcare. Known for strong communication, empathy, and adaptability, I provide seamless support to healthcare teams and ensure excellent patient care and service.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
UPMC Franklin Park Family Practice
Wexford, PA
07.2024 - Current
- Prepare and clean patient exam/procedure rooms, accompanying patients to exam rooms, assisting with transfers, dressing, specimen collection, and preparing for exams.
- Collect patient history, vital signs, and perform screenings per provider guidelines. Relay patient instructions and education.
- Answer patient calls, provide information, and assist with patient education under provider direction.
- Perform EKGs, level one labs, and assist physicians with clinic procedures.
- Administer injectable medications and vaccines under physician supervision as required.
- Guide workflow and assigned tasks to other clinical staff while mentoring and providing ongoing training to current and new staff members.
- Maintain all clinical logs and manuals, including laboratory.
Physical Therapy Aide
Physical Therapy Now
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Help treat patients by applying heat packs; paraffin dips, helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion; tracking walking time and distance; measuring mobility; performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques as applicable.
- Provide equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to treatment area; positioning equipment for therapist access; positioning patient on equipment.
- Manage the physical therapist schedule, collecting insurance information, coordinating patient and provider communications, collecting copays, and educating patients about their insurance benefits, the authorization process, and related procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences - Pre-Physician Assistant
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA12-2025
Skills
- EpicCare
- BLS Provider
- HIPAA Compliance
- Prior Authorization
- Medical Terminology
- WebPT
Timeline
Medical Assistant
UPMC Franklin Park Family Practice
07.2024 - Current
Physical Therapy Aide
Physical Therapy Now
07.2023 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences - Pre-Physician Assistant
University of Pittsburgh
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