Paul Clark
Anderson School Of Management MBA Candidate
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Dedicated medical technician and student wanting to learn and discover new ways to assist in healthcare management. With over two years of prior work experience and upon completing a bachelor's degree in biochemistry with an understanding of economics, statistics, and computer programming. Seeking knowledge of business leadership through the University of New Mexico's Anderson School of Management to leverage newfound knowledge into improving healthcare and driving financial performance within healthcare organizations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Technician
Sandia Vision Clinic
01.2022 - Current
- Working under optometrists to prepare patients for examination. This includes many kinds of examinations such as annual eye exam, new patient establishment, diabetic eye examination, post operation (usually related to cataract or retinal detachment surgery), contact lens evaluation and contact lens follow up, dry eye examination, special testing, and patients coming in for particular or unknown problem/concern.
- Obtain medical history from patients which may include any prior surgeries or injuries either relevant or not towards eyes and/or current diabetic treatment.
- Faxed, filed, and disposed of important patient information while handling with care and integrity to maintain HIPPA regulations.
- Performed numerous instruments on patients to measure and check health of their eyes. Includes checking pressures for glaucoma, visual field screening to detect any lack of vision central or peripheral and taking ocular pictures of back of eye to look for signs of cataracts, retinal tears, or macular degeneration.
- Dilated patient eyes as requested by doctors.
- Assisted with insertion and removal training of contacts both soft and hard with patients of all ages.
- Performed relevant procedures related to pediatric care including testing for patient stereo, color vision, and eye convergence.
- Went over costs and medical insurance with patients.
- Scheduling patient exams in office and outside referrals to specialists that include cataracts, retinal detachments, or Lasik.
- Maintained clean and organized workup room before and after patient care.
- Learned medical terms associated with optometric procedure and applied them during patient care.
- Participated in quality assurance initiatives, maintaining high standards of laboratory practices.
- Improved communication between departments by initiating regular updates on test status and availability of results.
- Conducted comprehensive equipment calibration checks, ensuring consistent performance levels across all testing instruments used within facility.
Teaching Assistant
Think Summer At Albuquerque Academy
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Supported instructor with teaching students on fundamentals of working with ceramics.
- Managed total of seven separate classes with varying age range of children and adolescence.
- Maintained organized and clean studio setting to create classroom behavior that is both positive and effective for learning conducive to academic success.
- Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
- Designed and implemented engaging classroom activities, resulting in higher student interest and motivation.
- Loaded and fired student works in electric/gas kilns and pit firing.
- Organized tea ceremony with local tea expert to provide students outside experience of what a Japanese Tea Ceremony entails such as bond between host and guest(s), peace of mind, and its relation to ceramics.
- Guided students to different parts of campus during activity transition after workshop/or when in need of medical attention.
- Assisted in creating a gallery setting for the end of term student/parent walk-in. Showcased student works which revealed their growth and understanding that these students had achieved within a short period of time.
- Managed end of term clean up so that classroom setting was returned to how it was before the summer session began.
Senior Project
Dr. Jayne Buttner Specialist In Orthodontics
04.2019 - 05.2019
- Month-long project-assisting Dr. Jayne Buttner, orthodontist.
- Supervised patients during appointments by shadowing how Dr. Buttner applied varying treatments.
- Maintained clean and organized office space. Restocked varying materials.
- Experienced first hand kinds of treatments done on patients that include teeth straightening through braces, retainers, and invisalign.
- Built teeth molds for retainers in lab setting.
- Witnessed dental X-ray screening and modeling through computer engine to help in assisting mouth reconstruction.
- Visited both locations of work to see how they compared and contrasted with one another.
- Spent a day with their outside lab and saw how they construct new retainers to fit patients.
- Learned medical terms associated with orthodontic procedure and application of treatment under supervised setting.
- Presented understanding of work experience and knowledge gained after project concluded with my peers and instructors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Albuquerque Academy
Albuquerque, NM 05.2001 -
Skills
Computing - Microsoft Office 2016 and 2019 that includes both Powerpoint & Excel
Language - English and Spanish (basic)
R Studio - Understanding of program for statistical analysis
Leadership - Assist in planning/preparation for events in school and work related Includes student art fairs and work parties/events
Arts - Arita Porcelain Pottery-Exhibited in local art galleries- Weyrich Gallery 2020 and Gallery Hózhó at Hotel Chaco 2022 through the New Mexico Potters and Clay Artists Association
Working experience - Worked along with doctors and coworkers to assist patients of various demographics with treating ailments and vision care
Timeline
Medical Technician
Sandia Vision Clinic
01.2022 - Current
Senior Project
Dr. Jayne Buttner Specialist In Orthodontics
04.2019 - 05.2019
Teaching Assistant
Think Summer At Albuquerque Academy
06.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of New Mexico
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Albuquerque Academy
05.2001 -