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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
cpr
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Lynne Cullen

Mililani Town,HI

Summary

Experienced in coordinating medical records, restocking supplies and answering multi-line phone systems for fast-paced medical units. Capable of transcribing and faxing orders, scanning records and organizing diverse forms. Computer-savvy and well-organized with strengths in data entry and file management. Hardworking Unit Clerk adept at scheduling appointments, managing transportation and arranging discharges. Excellent planning, problem-solving and relationship-building skills developed over 25+ years in the field. Looking for a dynamic new role with room for advancement. Accomplished Medical Assistant proudly maintaining a highly productive, efficient and quality-driven environment at all times. Passionate about giving kids high-quality medical care in a positive and upbeat manner. Capable of building rapport with children and parents in order maximize the effectiveness of encounters. Current Makalapa Naval Clinic Medical Assistanting credentials. Well-trained Medical Assitant offering vast experience in medical operations, excellent interpersonal communication skills and the organizational savvy to run a hospital ward facility smoothly. Efficient Medical Assistant skilled in tackling administrative and patient-oriented tasks in a fast-paced medical office. Professionally trained Medical Assistant with experience delivering high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Certified in Medical Assistant. I am  skilled at communicating, organizing and solving problems to raise the stature and rankings of health care facilities. Effective Medical Assistant able to adapt easily to changing environments and demands. Customer service oriented Medical Assistant skilled with greeting patients, scheduling appointments and preparing patient chart RMA with 30 years experience in healthcare. Skilled in providing  excellent behind the scenes help..

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant

Loyal Source Government Services
08.2016 - Current
  • Obtained accurate medical histories from patients, highlighting critical information.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain a patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Participated in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
  • Collected histories, vitals and current compliants via patient interviews.
  • Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients’ condition or environment immediately to R.N.
  • Operated cardiac imaging and monitoring equipment.
  • Entered patient, procedure and equipment into computer system.
  • Ensured collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.
  • Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
  • Welcomed patients and inquired about wellbeing since last treatment.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
  • Assisted physicians in follow-through of care.
  • Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Documented all maintenance and repairs in timely fashion.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
  • Escorted patients to examination rooms.
  • Collected all pertinent data and calculations to aid the physician in interpreting results.
  • Conducted machine safety checks according to facility policy.
  • Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
  • Measured patient pulse oximetry.
  • Attended required training, education and meetings.
  • Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
  • Gathered supplies needed for cardiac imaging procedures.
  • Collected, organized and restocked supplies in all units.
  • Ambulated, turned and positioned patients.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Offered age-appropriate patient care before, during and after exams.
  • Identified test discrepancies.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Made appointments in IDX.

Medical Assisstant

Casepro
08.2014 - 08.2016
  • Obtained accurate medical histories from patients, highlighting critical information.
  • Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain a patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Participated in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
  • Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Made appointments in IDX.
  • Monitored test accuracy using quality controls.
  • Attended required training, education and meetings.
  • Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients’ condition or environment immediately to [Job Title].
  • Report significant information and changes in patient condition to nurse supervisor.
  • Collected all pertinent data and calculations to aid the physician in interpreting results.
  • Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
  • Ensured collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Ambulated, turned and positioned patients.
  • Identified test discrepancies.
  • Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
  • Followed all appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
  • Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
  • Documented all maintenance and repairs in timely fashion.
  • Collected, organized and restocked supplies in all units.
  • Escorted patients to examination rooms.
  • Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Conducted machine safety checks according to facility policy.
  • Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
  • Collected histories, vitals and current compliants via patient interviews.
  • Welcomed patients and inquired about wellbeing since last treatment.

Medical Assistant

Spectrum Health
11.2006 - 08.2014
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain a patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
  • Obtained accurate medical histories from patients, highlighting critical information.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
  • Assisted physicians in follow-through of care.
  • Collected histories, vitals and current compliants via patient interviews.
  • Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Offered age-appropriate patient care before, during and after exams.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Attended required training, education and meetings.
  • Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Escorted patients to examination rooms.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Entered patient, procedure and equipment into computer system.
  • Report significant information and changes in patient condition to nurse supervisor.
  • Documented all maintenance and repairs in timely fashion.
  • Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
  • Collected all pertinent data and calculations to aid the physician in interpreting results.
  • Ambulated, turned and positioned patients.
  • Ensured collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.
  • Identified test discrepancies.
  • Measured patient pulse oximetry.
  • Gathered supplies needed for cardiac imaging procedures.
  • Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
  • Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients’ condition or environment immediately to [Job Title].
  • Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
  • Welcomed patients and inquired about wellbeing since last treatment.
  • Conducted machine safety checks according to facility policy.
  • Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
  • Collected, organized and restocked supplies in all units.
  • Participated in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
  • Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
  • Made appointments in IDX.

Education

Certificate - Medical Assisting

Med Assist School Of Hawaii
Honolulu, HI
1988

GED - General Subjects

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI
1985

Skills

  • Ambulating and repositioning patients
  • Infection control and aseptic procedures
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Patient assessments
  • Medical office administration
  • Emergency procedures understanding
  • Patient privacy and confidentiality
  • Electronic health records
  • Efficient and reliable team player
  • Assisting with physical exams
  • Trustworthy companion
  • Knowledge of EKG rhythm interpretation
  • Adaptable
  • Patient management
  • Medical records management
  • Patient-focused care
  • Certifications
  • CPR
  • Patient scheduling
  • Simple dressings
  • HIPAA compliance
  • CPR/First Aid certified
  • Compassionate
  • Data entry
  • Charting and clinical documentation
  • Direct patient care
  • Prioritizing stat orders

Accomplishments

  • Recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty.
  • Documentation
    Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
  • Charting
    Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
  • Reporting
    Prepared regular charts on patients' health related history, medication restrictions and allergies.
  • Documentation
    Documented patient information obtained from intake interviews.
  • Family Support
    Provided support to families through education on procedures, regimens, prevention and care.
  • Collaboration
    Collaborated with physicians to plan and implement patient care.

Certification

  • CPR certified through American Heart Association

cpr

BLS Provider American Heart Association CPR and AED program  05/03/25-05/2027

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Loyal Source Government Services
08.2016 - Current

Medical Assisstant

Casepro
08.2014 - 08.2016

Medical Assistant

Spectrum Health
11.2006 - 08.2014

Certificate - Medical Assisting

Med Assist School Of Hawaii

GED - General Subjects

Rhode Island College