Sandra Valentine
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining the 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
21
21
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Allegheny Clinic
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
10.2024 - Current
- Administered vaccinations and performed basic laboratory tests efficiently.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Supported physicians during patient examinations and procedures.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured proper sterilization of instruments.
- Managed appointment scheduling and coordinated follow-up visits for patients.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns or questions promptly.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
- Provided support to patients by helping them fill out forms and answering their questions about health care services.
- Oversaw inventory of medical supplies and ensured timely restocking.
- Ensured medical equipment cleanliness to promote patient safety.
- Assisted in patient intake and maintained accurate medical records.
Medical Assistant
Shabbir Lakdawala
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
04.2008 - 12.2024
- Administered medications and vaccines as directed by physicians.
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Managed patient scheduling and maintained accurate medical records.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists and follow-up appointments for patients.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant -
Bradford Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 08.2007 - 10.2028
Skills
- Injection administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic life support
- Patient documentation
- Electronic health records
- Appointment scheduling
- Inventory and supply management
- Patient education
- HIPAA compliance
- Multitasking and organization
- Effective communication
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Allegheny Clinic
10.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Shabbir Lakdawala
04.2008 - 12.2024
Certified Medical Assistant -
Bradford Pittsburgh
08.2007 - 10.2028