Sarah Deal
Dermatology Specialists Of Georgia
Athens,GA
1
Language
6
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Medical Assistant with experience in surgical dermatology and primary care. Skilled in assisting with cosmetic and surgical procedures, wound care, patient education, and clinical documentation. Experienced in supporting providers, maintaining efficient workflows, and delivering compassionate patient care. Additional management experience with strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Work History
Medical/Surgical Services Assistant
1 Year- Assisted with biopsies, cryotherapy, and minor surgical procedures by preparing instruments, supplies, and sterile fields.
- Anticipated surgeon needs and provided instruments and supplies efficiently during procedures.
- Prepared procedure rooms and maintained aseptic technique, infection control, and safety standards.
- Assisted with surgical site preparation, sterile dressings, wound care, and post-procedure patient instructions.
- Obtained and documented patient histories, medications, allergies, symptoms, and treatments in electronic medical records.
- Provided patient care and supported dermatologists in diagnosing and treating acne, eczema, psoriasis, and skin cancer.
- Coordinated scheduling and patient flow while maintaining efficient clinic operations.
- Mentored staff on surgical protocols, infection control, and clinical procedures.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork, attention to detail, and critical thinking in fast-paced surgical and clinical settings.
Medical Assistant
7 Months- Prepared patient charts to ensure efficient clinic sessions.
- Thoroughly interviewed patients to obtain medical history, verify current medications, chief complaints and acute concerns.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physicians.
- Efficiently assisted and completed tasks delegated from multiple physicians at once.
- Administered injections, medications, and treatments according to physician instructions.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Organized and prepped patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Managed patient flow, scheduled appointments, and answered phones while maintaining a welcoming environment.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
Store Manager
4 Years 2 Months- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to staff of at least 10.
- Strengthened work flow productivity by hiring, managing and developing top talent.
- Organized team-building activities to enhance camaraderie and improve workplace culture.
- Provided quality and consistent customer service throughout high volume, fast-paced time periods of the day while monitoring staff compliance
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Patient care and triage
Wound care
Pre- & Post-Operative Care
Injection administration
Medical and dermatological terminology
Sterile technique
Infection control
Surgical Instrument Preparation
Specimen collection and handling
Appointment scheduling
Patient flow management
HIPAA compliance
Medical chart preparation and scribe
Referral Coordination
Conflict Resolution
Coaching and feedback
Delegation
Workflow coordination
Adaptability
Staff Scheduling
Languages
Spanish (Bilingual)
Timeline
Medical/Surgical Services Assistant
Dermatology Specialists Of Georgia
06.2025 - 06.2026Read More
Medical Assistant
Orgins Healthcare
10.2024 - 05.2025Read More
Store Manager
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08.2020 - 10.2024Read More
Cedar Shoals High School
High School Diploma
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