Ruth Thomas
Lynnwood,WA
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with a proven history of superior performance at individual and team levels. Successfully multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision, ensuring efficient and timely completion of tasks. Brings a positive attitude and unwavering commitment to continuous learning and growth, consistently seeking opportunities to expand knowledge and skills in order to provide the highest level of patient care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant-Family Practice and Dermatology
Kaiser Permanente
04.2009 - Current
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- As a team lead and preceptor, oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Proficient in immunizations, patient messages and phone calls
- Assisted in minor dermatology surgeries and biopsies
- Assisted with the Geriatric/Cognitive clinic
Medical Assistant-Family Practice
Pacific Lutheran University Wellness Clinic
06.2008 - 04.2009
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Completed EKGs and phlebotomy based on patient presentation in office.
- Vaccine coordinator/immunizations
- Front desk reception duties: scheduling, telephone management, medical records
- Preceptor
Medical Assistant-Family Practice
Healthcare Resolution Services
09.2006 - 06.2008
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Immunization Clinic
- Telephone/message management
- Assist with procedures
- Front desk reception duties: scheduling and telephone management
Medical Assistant-Family Practice
Spectrum Healthcare Resources
05.2006 - 09.2006
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Immunization Clinic
- Telephone/message management
- Assist with procedures
- Front desk reception duties: scheduling and telephone management
Education
Diploma- Medical Assisting -
Bryman College
Port Orchard, WA01.2004
Skills
- Patient Flow Management
- Patient Scheduling
- Immunization Administration
- Adaptable
- Reliable team player
- Simple dressings
- Direct Patient Care
- CPR
- Electronic Medical Records
- Procedure Assistance
- HIPAA Compliance
Certification
- CMA (AAMA)
Timeline
Medical Assistant-Family Practice and Dermatology
Kaiser Permanente
04.2009 - Current
Medical Assistant-Family Practice
Pacific Lutheran University Wellness Clinic
06.2008 - 04.2009
Medical Assistant-Family Practice
Healthcare Resolution Services
09.2006 - 06.2008
Medical Assistant-Family Practice
Spectrum Healthcare Resources
05.2006 - 09.2006
Diploma- Medical Assisting -
Bryman College
- CMA (AAMA)
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