Sara Pack
Oklahoma City,OK
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Dermatology Associates
Albuquerque, NM
03.2002 - 04.2004
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Assisted in Mohs surgery, small biopsies,
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
Medical Assistant
SW Cosmetic Dermatology
Fort Worth, TX
03.2000 - 03.2003
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician
- Performed phlebotomy, pregency tests, sterilized instruments, Assisted in liposuction, laser resurfacing, X-trac lazer
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Small surgery biopsies
Certified Medical Assistant
Fort Worth Dermatology
Fort Worth, TX
02.1999 - 02.2001
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits including diagnosis information, treatment notes, prescriptions.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies ensuring adequate stock levels were maintained at all times.
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Monitored lab results for accuracy and alerted physicians immediately if any abnormalities were detected.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Certified Medical Assistant
University of Dermatology
Oklahoma City, OK
01.1998 - 12.1998
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Administered injections under the direction of a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
Education
High School Diploma -
Socorro High School
El Paso, TX03-1998
Medical Assisting
Wrights Buisness School
Oklahoma City, OK01-1998
Skills
- Patient-Focused Care
- Phlebotomy
- Procedure Assistance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Inventory Management
- Data Entry
- Patient Scheduling
- Medical Terminology
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Understands Medical Procedures
- Sterile Technique
- Venipuncture and Phlebotomy
- Medical Transcription
- Sterilization Techniques
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Dermatology Associates
03.2002 - 04.2004
Medical Assistant
SW Cosmetic Dermatology
03.2000 - 03.2003
Certified Medical Assistant
Fort Worth Dermatology
02.1999 - 02.2001
Certified Medical Assistant
University of Dermatology
01.1998 - 12.1998
High School Diploma -
Socorro High School
Medical Assisting
Wrights Buisness School