Megan Patton
Festus,MO
Summary
Skilled medical assistant with years of experience who just relocated from California. I am excited to be here and call Missouri my new home. I am looking to join a new medical team where I can provide excellent customer service and patient satisfaction with every interaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Open Door Community Health Centers
Eureka, CA
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
Sterilization Technician
Open Door Community Health Centers
Eureka, CA
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Operated and maintained steam autoclaves by using distilled water, checking for leaks and cleaning air traps and water sensors.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
Administrative Medical Assistant
Humboldt Neurology
08.2015 - 04.2018
- Answered phones & scheduled appointments
- Prepared charts with the necessary lab or radiology results
- Ensured that all needed paperwork was complete and signed
- Called in Rx’s as directed by physician
- Verified insurance benefits, collected & posted patient payments
- Balanced the day sheet
Education
Medical Assisting Program
College Of The Redwoods
Eureka, CA2018
Skills
- Taking vital signs
- Injections / Venipuncture
- Instrument sterilization
- Patient education
- Medical terminology
- Ancillary testing
- Infection control
- Communicate effectively
- Excellent customer service
- Quick problem solving
- Able to work independently
- Team oriented as needed
- High level of autonomy
- First Aid & CPR certified
- Injection Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Efficiency Improvement
- EMR Systems
- Customer Service
- Conflict Resolution Ability
- Lab Equipment Operation
- Medications Familiarity
- Venipuncture
References
Patricia Carter, PA
Open Door Community Health Center
(760) 583-9811
Glen Hayes, Program Coordinator
Open Door Community Health Center
(707)
Rhonda Taylor, MA II
Open Door Community Health Center
(707) 273-0593
Dale Ward
(707) 496-1709
Kelly O'Brien, former Front Office Manager
Occupational Environmental Health Services
(707) 672-4268
Timeline
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Open Door Community Health Centers
01.2019 - 12.2022
Sterilization Technician
Open Door Community Health Centers
01.2019 - 12.2022
Administrative Medical Assistant
Humboldt Neurology
08.2015 - 04.2018
Medical Assisting Program
College Of The Redwoods