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Education
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Certification
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Hi, I’m

Rachel Ponder

Tyler,TX

Summary

Outgoing certified cooperate trainer/ Certified Clinical Medical Assistant with more than 20 years of experience with planning, developing and implementing great team work. I have extensive knowledge of hospitality etiquette, food preparation and superior customer service and patient care. I believe in Teamwork, staying proactive and adopting an attitude of understanding generates a more productive and successful work environment for all. 10+ years Crisis Response Intervention and Support training - 6 years -Suicide prevention training - 6 years strong interpersonal skills -20+ years Safety and security-oriented - 20+ years Psychiatric Security Specialist - 6 years strong communication and teamwork -20+ years.

Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Overview

24
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Darden Restaurant Inc
Tyler, TX

Certified Cooperate Trainer
10.2011 - Current

Job overview

  • Performs checkouts of servers and bartenders to ensure that all tickets were accounted for as a Togo specialist Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees Trained new employees Cross-trained and provided back-up for other positions when needed Resolved guest complaints promptly and professionally
  • Maintaining great teamwork within the company with various levels of positions.
  • Developed and coordinated trainings to help individuals learn company policies and procedures and job tasks.
  • Trained newly hired top talent to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
  • Facilitated orientation and training classes to communicate policies and procedures to new hires.

Primrose Retirement Communities LLC
Tyler, TX

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
04.2022 - 04.2023

Job overview

  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
  • Recorded vital signs and medical history for patients each shift.
  • Measured vital signs and took medical histories
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
  • Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
  • Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
  • Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
  • Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.

Tyler Family Circle of Care
Tyler, TX

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
06.2021 - 03.2022

Job overview

  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
  • Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
  • Collected forms, copied insurance cards and coordinated patient information for billing and insurance processing.
  • Recorded vital signs and medical history
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
  • Documented notes during patient visits.
  • Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
  • Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
  • Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
  • Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
  • Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
  • Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
  • Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
  • Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
  • Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.

Texas, Tennessee Colony
Tennessee Colony, TX

Corectional Officer
06.2014 - 01.2021

Job overview

  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts Directed the activities of inmate crews working on maintenance, operations, farming, and construction projects
  • Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety
  • Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals
  • Responded to inquires from the public, other staff, inmates and visitors
  • Established healthy relationships and maintained professional boundaries with resident offenders within the institution.
  • Evaluated complaints and emergency-request information to determine response requirements.
  • Performed security oversight, traffic control and crowd control at special events and campus activities.
  • Drafted investigation and incident reports and submitted to appropriate personnel.
  • Prepared detailed written reports articulating and detailing specific facts based on eyewitness accounts.
  • Rendered aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.

Darden Restaurant Inc, Longhorn Steakhouse
Albany, Georgia

Certified Cooperate Trainer
06.1999 - 10.2011

Job overview

  • Trained all new incoming front of the house staff Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees Cross-trained and provided back-up for other positions when needed
  • Resolved guests complaints promptly and professionally
  • Performed checkouts to a degree of 100% accuracy on all money.

Education

Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX

from Medical Assistant
03.2021

University Overview

  • Graduate Tyler Junior College
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
  • NWCA Certification License N9W4COA3
  • BLS Certification

Albany Technical College
Albany, GA

Certification Hotel Restaurant/Travel Managment
11.2011

University Overview

Certification Hotel Restaurant/Travel Management

Skills

  • Epic usage
  • Aseptic techniques,
  • Infection prevention,
  • Universal precautions,
  • Proper use and
  • Disposal of biohazards
  • And sharps
  • Medical terminology
  • Documenting patient Medical histories
  • Updating patient medical files, vital signs
  • Applying sterile Dressings
  • Preparing Patients for x-rays,
  • Performing various Injections
  • Medications, instructing Patients on the proper Usage of medications
  • Effective verbal and Non-verbal Communication,
  • Interpersonal skills and Human behavior
  • Phlebotomy, Venipunctures and Capillary sampling,
  • Collecting specimens And point of care testing
  • Vital sign monitors
  • Clinical applications
  • Restocking lab supplies
  • Wound care and irrigation
  • Using a scale
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Valid Texas driver's license
  • BLS, CRISP (crisis intervention specialist)
  • Specimens collection and processing
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient scheduling
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Grooming and bathing assistance
  • Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Certification

Certified Clinal Medical Assistant (NWCA)

BLS Certified American Heart Association

References

REFERENCES Kelly Vega, RN, Medical Assistant Instructor, Tyler Junior College Instructor (406) 899-1416 - rklevega@gmail.com - Former

Timeline

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Primrose Retirement Communities LLC
04.2022 - 04.2023

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Tyler Family Circle of Care
06.2021 - 03.2022

Corectional Officer

Texas, Tennessee Colony
06.2014 - 01.2021

Certified Cooperate Trainer

Darden Restaurant Inc
10.2011 - Current

Certified Cooperate Trainer

Darden Restaurant Inc, Longhorn Steakhouse
06.1999 - 10.2011

Tyler Junior College

from Medical Assistant

Albany Technical College

Certification Hotel Restaurant/Travel Managment
Rachel Ponder