Mary Grace LAnghorne
Santa Barbara ,CA
Summary
Certified Medical Assistant with background working in fast-paced healthcare environments. Demonstrated strengths include clinical procedures, patient education, and administrative tasks. Well-versed in medical terminology, electronic health records, and HIPAA regulations. Previous work has consistently resulted in improved patient care through effective communication and procedural efficiency.
Health and wellness professional with strong focus on guiding individuals toward healthier lifestyles. Proven ability to develop personalized health plans, provide guided advice, and offer motivational support. Known for team collaboration and adaptive approach to meet changing needs. Skilled in holistic health practices, behavior change strategies, and client relationship management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Support Staff
Good Samaritan Shelter
Santa Barbara, CA
12.2024 - Current
- Expedited patient processing through efficient registration procedures, verifying demographic information, and obtaining necessary documentation.
- Conducted one-on-one coaching sessions, fostering accountability and motivation among clients.
- Increased morale and physical well-being, delivering comprehensive medical support during withdrawal period.
- Improved client well-being by coordinating with healthcare providers to ensure appropriate medical support and treatment was provided.
- Streamlined administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document management to improve overall office organization.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing attentive and compassionate support during medical appointments.
- Served as a trusted liaison between patients, physicians, and other medical staff by relaying critical information and providing updates on progress or treatment plans.
- Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts.
- Answered patient inquiries and provided information about healthcare services.
- Transported patients to and from appointments, assisting with getting in and out of vehicles.
- Prepared and delivered meals to patients, assisting with feeding when necessary.
- Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions, and assisting with concerns.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
Physical Therapy Technician
SPEAR Physical Therapy
New York, NY
01.2024 - Current
- Provided patient education on therapeutic exercise and activities of daily living.
- Ensured Movement and SAfety were prioritized through Personal Training assessments and Adjustments.
- Assisted clients in performing exercises properly to maximize results and minimize risk of injury.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated proper technique for exercises with an emphasis on safety.
- Encouraged clients to stay motivated during workouts through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness of gym facilities at all times.
- Advised clients on how to modify exercises when necessary due to pain or discomfort experienced during workouts.
- Prepared treatment areas with necessary items such as linens, weights, bands.
- Helped transfer patients from beds to wheelchairs or other mobility devices safely.
- Applied hot packs, cold packs and electrical stimulation according to therapist instructions.
- Provided emotional support to encourage patient participation in rehabilitation activities.
- Communicated effectively with therapists about patient needs throughout the course of their care.
- Assisted therapists with patient evaluations and treatment plans to ensure optimal care.
Surgical Tech/Certified Medical Assistant
Pacific Pain Physicians
Santa Barbara, California
01.2021 - 11.2024
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Performed pre-operative skin preparation on patients prior to surgery.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Completed documentation related to patient care, such as recording vital signs or documenting medications administered.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Maintained patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Monitored lab results for accuracy and alerted physicians immediately if any abnormalities were detected.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits including diagnosis information, treatment notes, prescriptions.
- Administered injections under the direction of a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
- Completed basic physical assessments of clinic patients to provide optimal care.
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
- Collected forms, copied insurance cards and coordinated patient information for billing and insurance processing.
Education
Certified Personal Trainer - Exercise Science
NASM
01-2024
Medical Assistant - Allied Healthcare
Career Institute
04-2020
Associate of Arts - Music
Santa Barbara City College
05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Arizona State University
Skills
- Therapeutic exercise
- Patient care support
- Client relations
- Movement form and techniques
- CPR certified
- Reception support
- Yoga practices
- Interpersonal relationship building
- Motivational interviewing
- Health education
- Gathering information
- Active listening techniques
- Health assessment proficiency
- Nutrition
- Goal setting
- Relationship building
- Presentations and demonstrations
- Interpersonal communication
- Relationship development
- Coaching and motivating
- Insurance confirmation
- Treatment setup
- Sample collection procedures
- Medical records oversight
- HIPAA protocols
- Clinical applications
- Vital sign monitoring
- Needs assessments
- Injection administration
- Multitasking and organization
- Time management
- Patient care
- Verbal and written communication
- Telephone etiquette
- Patient scheduling
- Basic life support
Affiliations
- Bikram Yogi
- Singing
- Reading and writing
- Contributing to podcasts
Accomplishments
- A Teenstar Vocal Performance AWARD
- A documentary based on my recovery from being in a wheelchair
Certification
- Medical Assisting Credential
- Certified Personal Trainer through NASM
- BLS/ CPR and AED certifications
- 200 RYT Yoga Certification
Education and Training
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Timeline
Medical Support Staff
Good Samaritan Shelter
12.2024 - Current
Physical Therapy Technician
SPEAR Physical Therapy
01.2024 - Current
Surgical Tech/Certified Medical Assistant
Pacific Pain Physicians
01.2021 - 11.2024
Medical Assistant - Allied Healthcare
Career Institute
Associate of Arts - Music
Santa Barbara City College
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Arizona State University
Certified Personal Trainer - Exercise Science
NASM