Sara McCarthy
Greensburg,PA
Summary
Diligent Medical Assistant with background as Certified Orthodontic Assistant. Proven ability to assist in complex orthodontic procedures and maintain high standards of patient care. Demonstrated expertise in sterilization techniques and patient education.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Orthodontic Assistant
Dahar Orthodontics
Irwin, PA, Blairsville, PA
08.2020 - Current
- Supported healthcare providers in conducting patient examinations and procedures.
- Oversaw patient scheduling and ensured accuracy of medical records.
- Managed medication administration and execution of basic laboratory tests.
- Guided patients in understanding treatment plans and wellness strategies.
- Facilitated collaboration among interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care delivery.
- Oversaw monitoring of vital signs and meticulously documented changes in patient conditions.
- Facilitated training sessions for new staff on clinical protocols and office procedures.
- Streamlined sanitization, restocking, and organization of exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Collected client medical histories, medication details, symptoms, and allergy information.
- Assisted patients in navigating to exam rooms. Addressed inquiries from patients regarding procedures. Prepared examination areas for physician assessments.
- Cultivated strong patient relationships through effective communication, enhancing trust in clinic's commitment to quality care.
- Ensured safety and cleanliness of clinical environment by strictly following infection control protocols and properly disposing of biohazardous waste.
- Streamlined patient care by ensuring thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Guaranteed patient safety and comfort throughout examination processes.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies by monitoring stock levels and initiating timely replenishment orders.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate care and prompt response to needs.
- Enhanced patient outcomes through education and guidance on relevant treatments and care.
- Facilitated collaboration with medical and administrative teams to ensure a patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
- Monitored and recorded patient pulse oximetry levels to ensure optimal respiratory function.
- Updated inventory expiration and vaccine logs to ensure accurate tracking documentation.
- Facilitated orientation and training for new staff on established procedures and policies.
- Facilitated routine checks and diagnostic testing through specimen collection and processing.
- Educated patients on medication protocols, procedural guidelines, and care plan instructions.
- Clarified procedures to patients, fostering understanding and enhancing cooperation.
- Executed preparation of lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation to ensure accurate results.
- Recorded and maintained patient medical information including blood pressure and weight.
- Collected and recorded patient medical history, vital signs, and current complaints during intake.
- Managed incoming telephone calls to provide office information and address inquiries.
- Executed routine laboratory tests to enhance diagnostic accuracy and treatment efficacy.
- Ensured clinic cleanliness and safety by strictly adhering to sanitation protocols.
- Executed patient follow-up calls to assess treatment progress and address inquiries.
- Executed medication administration and injection procedures in strict accordance with established patient safety protocols.
- Spearheaded patient education initiatives on treatment plans and medications to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Partnered with healthcare professionals to design and implement personalized care plans.
- Optimized patient care through precise recording of vital signs and timely updates to patient records.
- Facilitated patient well-being by delivering empathetic care and addressing concerns with sensitivity.
- Oversaw inventory management of medical supplies to guarantee availability for all procedures and treatments.
- Directed patient reception activities by greeting patients warmly and providing clear directions within clinic.
- Facilitated patient empowerment by delivering education on self-management techniques for chronic conditions.
- Facilitated collaboration among interdisciplinary healthcare teams to enhance coordinated care delivery.
- Administered first aid treatments during emergencies under physician supervision until additional assistance arrived.
- Facilitated development of clinic policies and procedures to uphold compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Optimized office operations by overseeing inventory management, supply ordering, and storage organization.
- Facilitated patient education on preventative measures, treatment plans, and follow-up care to enhance health outcomes.
Medical Assistant
UPMC CCP
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
07.2018 - 02.2026
- Facilitated healthcare providers in executing patient examinations and procedures.
- Directed patient scheduling operations and verified accuracy of medical records.
- Oversaw medication administration and execution of fundamental laboratory tests.
- Facilitated patient comprehension of treatment plans and wellness strategies.
- Spearheaded collaboration among interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care delivery.
- Supervised monitoring of vital signs and accurately recorded fluctuations in patient conditions.
- Conducted training sessions for new staff on clinical protocols and office procedures.
- Optimized sanitization, restocking, and organization of exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Compiled comprehensive client medical histories, including medication details, symptoms, and allergy information.
- Guided patients to examination rooms efficiently. Responded to patient questions about procedures with clarity. Set up examination areas for physician evaluations.
- Fostered strong patient relationships through effective communication, reinforcing trust in clinic's commitment to quality care.
- Oversaw safety and cleanliness of clinical environment by rigorously adhering to infection control protocols and managing biohazardous waste disposal.
- Optimized patient care through meticulous documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examination procedures.
- Oversaw inventory management of medical supplies, ensuring timely stock replenishment.
- Elevated patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate care and ensuring prompt responses to needs.
- Facilitated patient education and guidance on relevant treatments to enhance health outcomes.
- Led collaboration efforts between medical and administrative teams to foster a patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
- Oversaw monitoring and recording of patient pulse oximetry levels to ensure optimal respiratory function.
- Maintained and updated inventory expiration and vaccine logs to ensure accuracy.
- Conducted orientation and training sessions for new staff on established procedures and policies.
- Executed routine checks and diagnostic testing through efficient specimen collection and processing.
- Instructed patients on medication protocols, procedural guidelines, and care plan instructions.
- Streamlined patient procedures to enhance understanding and promote cooperation.
- Oversaw preparation of lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation to guarantee precision in results.
- Documented and updated patient medical records, including blood pressure and weight measurements.
- Documented and organized patient medical histories, vital signs, and current complaints during intake procedures.
- Oversaw incoming telephone communications to deliver office information and resolve inquiries.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests to ensure diagnostic accuracy and optimize treatment efficacy.
- Maintained clinic cleanliness and safety by rigorously implementing sanitation protocols.
- Conducted patient follow-up calls to evaluate treatment progress and resolve inquiries.
- Administered medications and performed injection procedures while adhering to stringent patient safety protocols.
- Led patient education initiatives focused on treatment plans and medications to improve understanding and compliance.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to design and implement tailored care plans.
- Enhanced patient care by meticulously recording vital signs and promptly updating patient records.
- Promoted patient well-being through compassionate care and proactive concern resolution.
- Directed inventory management of medical supplies to ensure consistent availability for all procedures and treatments.
- Oversaw patient reception operations by warmly welcoming patients and delivering precise directions within clinic.
- Championed patient empowerment through comprehensive education on self-management techniques for chronic conditions.
- Spearheaded collaboration among interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize coordinated care delivery.
- Executed first aid treatments during emergencies under physician supervision until further assistance arrived.
- Spearheaded development of clinic policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Streamlined office operations by managing inventory control, supply ordering, and storage organization.
- Spearheaded patient education initiatives on preventative measures, treatment plans, and follow-up care.
Education
High School Diploma - Biology
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA2028
Certificate - Orthodontics
Trapezio
Atlanta03.2021
High School Diploma -
Hempfield Area High School
Greensburg, PA06.2016
Timeline
Certified Orthodontic Assistant
Dahar Orthodontics
08.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant
UPMC CCP
07.2018 - 02.2026
High School Diploma - Biology
California University of Pennsylvania
Certificate - Orthodontics
Trapezio
High School Diploma -
Hempfield Area High School