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Sarah Ahlgren

Renton,WA
Sarah Ahlgren

Summary

Hardworking healthcare professional brings top-notch abilities in reception, clerical work and patient care.. Equipped to handle fast-paced office operations with continuous flow of patients and assignments. Meticulous in completing assignments and always ready to help team members. I am very Versatile; well-versed in healthcare practices, compliance standards and operations. Excellent problem-solver and clear communicator with positive and upbeat personality.

Overview

20
years of professional experience

Work History

Quintin Banister (Private Patient)
Renton, WA

Home Health Hospice Aide
03.2015 - 05.2023

Job overview

  • Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
  • Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
  • Checked and recorded vital signs, noting any significant changes and assisted nurses with treatment.
  • Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
  • Assisted with end-of-life care.
  • Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
  • Provided assistance to clients by handling household cleaning duties, managing schedules, and transporting to and from medical appointments.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
  • Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.

Biomoles, Inc
Shoreline, WA

Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
10.2012 - 02.2015

Job overview

  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for office supplies, equipment and services.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping and data entry for increased efficiency.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.

Seattle Medical And Wellness Clinic
Seattle, WA

Abortion Nurse
10.2009 - 11.2010

Job overview

  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Prepared and sanitized rooms before surgical procedures and assisted surgeons during operations with medical equipment.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
  • Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
  • Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
  • Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Managed office logistics by scheduling appointments, maintaining files and collecting payments.
  • Processed medical insurance claims and payments.

Education

North Seattle Community College
Seattle, WA

from Cousework in Licenced Practical Nursing & Medical
09.2000

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Medical Records Management
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Scheduling Medical Appointments
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Phlebotomy Training
  • Healthcare Education
  • Empathy and Compassionate Care
  • Front Desk Operations
  • Patient Reception Management
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Typing and Filing
  • Medical Assistance
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Additional Information

I have over 20 years of experience in the healthcare field. I started out as a phlebotomist, working my way up to become a medical assistant/Patient care tech. I am proficient in both front and back office roles.

I also have been employed by many temp agencies, such as Maxim Healthcare, MedTemps, LabTemps, and the Nuwest Group, in a variety of roles. Some of my assignments include: Lab & sterilization tech for Virginia Mason urology clinic, Medical Reception for many private practices, and phlebotomist at Monroe General hospital, to name a few.

Timeline

Home Health Hospice Aide

Quintin Banister (Private Patient)
03.2015 - 05.2023

Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

Biomoles, Inc
10.2012 - 02.2015

Abortion Nurse

Seattle Medical And Wellness Clinic
10.2009 - 11.2010

North Seattle Community College

from Cousework in Licenced Practical Nursing & Medical

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