McKenzie Burkhart
Winnemucca
Summary
Skilled administrative team member with in-depth understanding of medical standards, compliance requirements and operational procedures. Practiced problem-solver with friendly and caring mentality and excellent communication skills. Expertise in inventory management, customer service and inner-office operations. Good with patients and good in crisis. Was trained with Lander County EMS.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
ED Ward Clerk
Battle Mountain General Hospital
Battle Mountain, NV
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Performed reception duties, including answering phones and greeting patients.
- Prepared patient records by collecting demographic information and insurance data.
- Gathered patient information to complete registration process in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Assisted nursing staff in providing care to patients, including serving meals, transporting patients, and taking vital signs.
- Monitored patient flow throughout the day to ensure timely service delivery.
- Managed patient scheduling, appointments, referrals, authorizations and other related activities within the department.
Medical Assistant
Battle Mountain General Hospital
Battle Mountain, NV
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- 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.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Battle Mountain High School
Battle Mountain, NV06-2022
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Emergency Protocols
- Patient Registration
- Patient Scheduling
- EMT Certified
- CPR Certified
Accomplishments
- EMT certified
- CPR certified
- Water rescue training
Timeline
ED Ward Clerk
Battle Mountain General Hospital
06.2023 - 10.2024
Medical Assistant
Battle Mountain General Hospital
10.2022 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Battle Mountain High School