Michelle White
284 S Cavalier Ln Spokane Valley,WA
Summary
Resourceful Medical Assistant with proven expertise in organizing medical office environments and assisting with diagnostic efforts for patients. Proficient at collecting specimens, conducting basic assessments and monitoring vitals. Expert with EHR system and skilled at learning new processes to meet unique office requirements.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Multicare Cancer Institute
Spokane, WA
06.2024 - Current
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
Certified Medical Assistant Float Pool
Kaiser Permanente
Spokane, WA
10.2022 - 05.2024
- 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.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Certified Medical Assistant
Cancer Care Northwet
Spokane, WA
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
- Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
Medical Assistant
Polyclinic Medical Center
Seattle, WA
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Chemotherapy Patient Care Coordinator
Cancercare Northwest
Spokane Valley, WA
12.2009 - 07.2019
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments for diagnostic, surgical and consultation services.
- Managed physician calendar, scheduling patient appointments and procedures.
- Answered phone calls to provide assistance, information and medical personnel access.
- Documented and responded to incoming correspondences to address questions.
- Applied knowledge of medical terminology and insurance processes to support office administration productivity.
- Retrieved physicians' paperwork, including lab test requests.
- Transcribed doctors' orders, including medication and lab test requests.
Health Unit Coordinator
Empire Health Deaconess
Spokane, WA
06.2002 - 12.2007
Education
Certified Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assisting
Pima Medical Institute
Renton, WA09.2020
Health Unit Coordinator Certificate - Health Unit Coordination
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA09.2002
Skills
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Adult / Pediatric immunizations
- Assisting in OBGYN procedures (colposcopies/pap smears)
- Assisting in Dermatology skin bx/punch bx
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Bladder Scanners
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Medical terminology
- Vital signs
- Venipuncture
- Cardiac anatomy and physiology awareness
- Specimens collection and processing
- First aid
- Front and back office support and procedures
- Conflict resolution abilities
- Excellent team player
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Multicare Cancer Institute
06.2024 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant Float Pool
Kaiser Permanente
10.2022 - 05.2024
Certified Medical Assistant
Cancer Care Northwet
08.2021 - 10.2022
Medical Assistant
Polyclinic Medical Center
09.2020 - 08.2021
Chemotherapy Patient Care Coordinator
Cancercare Northwest
12.2009 - 07.2019
Health Unit Coordinator
Empire Health Deaconess
06.2002 - 12.2007
Certified Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assisting
Pima Medical Institute
Health Unit Coordinator Certificate - Health Unit Coordination
Spokane Community College
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