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Samantha Gunder

Medical Assistant
Taylor,MI

Summary

To find a position that will fully utilize my attention to detail, communication skills, administrative experience, medical knowledge, and passion for those helping in a need of way that will advance my healthcare goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Dearborn Family Clinic
04.2012 - 03.2013
  • Preformed externship with Dr
  • Howard Wright and was hired on after
  • Trained on HIPPA and OSHA importance.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
  • Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.

Medical Assistant

Dr. Alan J. Schram, D.P.M.
03.2013 - 07.2015
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
  • Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
  • Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
  • Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

DEARBORN CARDIOLOGY
07.2015 - 01.2016
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Measured patient pulse oximetry.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Measured patient spirometry.
  • Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.

Medical Assistant

Beaumont Hospital
05.2017 - 01.2021
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
  • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
  • Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
  • Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.

Medical Assistant

Henry Ford Hospital
01.2021 - 10.2022
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Inserted IVs, completed phlebotomy, and performed catheterizations.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.

Education

Associate of Science -

Sanford Brown
Dearborn Mi
05.2012

High School Diploma -

Rossford High School
Rossford, OH
05.2010

Skills

  • Detailed and skilled Medical background clinically and administratively
  • Assisting with minor procedures, monitoring patient care, and x-ray
  • Verifying insurance information, scheduling patients appointments, sending scripts to pharmacy, and paperwork Ie FMLA
  • OSHA, HIPPA, CPR, and BLS certified and trained

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Henry Ford Hospital
01.2021 - 10.2022

Medical Assistant

Beaumont Hospital
05.2017 - 01.2021

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

DEARBORN CARDIOLOGY
07.2015 - 01.2016

Medical Assistant

Dr. Alan J. Schram, D.P.M.
03.2013 - 07.2015

Medical Assistant

Dearborn Family Clinic
04.2012 - 03.2013

Associate of Science -

Sanford Brown

High School Diploma -

Rossford High School

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