Sarah Harvel
Conyers,GA
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Howard S Ellison MD
Conyers , GA
03.2012 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
- Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
- Ambulated, turned and positioned patients.
Server
Tin Plate
Conyers , GA
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
- Replenished food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.
Research Coordinator
Howard S Ellison MD- Rockdale Research Associates
Conyers , GA
03.2012 - 01.2018
- Coordinated protocol development, equipment preparation and materials purchasing for planned studies.
- Prepared documents, reports and presentations detailing results and conclusions.
- Performed Data Entry for subjects involved in studies.
- Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
- Oversaw research projects focused on Diabetes Mellitus type 2, COPD, Asthma with teams of up to 5 members and budgets provided by the Pharmaceutical companies.
- Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
- Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials in accordance with study timelines and budgets.
- Gathered, processed and shipped lab specimens.
- Collected, evaluated and modeled collected data.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Education
GED -
Rockdale High School
Rockdale County05.2011
Skills
- Pharmacy Relations
- Cleaning and Organizing
- Social Perceptiveness
- Transcription and Dictation
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Patient Relations
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- X-Ray Processing
- Multi-Line Telephone System Operation
- Routine Laboratory Testing
- Diagnostic Testing
- Wound Care
- Coordinating Drug Refills
- Blood and Tissue Collection
- Updating Medical Records
- Operating EKG Equipment
- Examination Preparation
- Height and Weight Measurement
- Electronic Charting
- Medical History Collection
- Monitoring Patient Progress
- Inventory and Supply Management
- Medical Procedures Understanding
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Charting Expertise
- Pulse Oximetry
- Diagnostic Equipment Expertise
- Medical Assistance
- Medical Supply Monitoring
- Removing Sutures
- HIPAA Compliance
- EMR Systems
- Proper Sterilization Techniques
- Patient Toileting
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Simple Dressings
- Documentation Procedures Expertise
- Ultrasound Setup
- Wound Care and Irrigation
- Rapid Strep Testing
- Patient Data Gathering
- Lab Specimens and Collections
- Performing Urinalysis
- Dressing Removal
- HCPCS Training
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Patient History Documentation
- Vision and Hearing Tests
- Centrifuge Operation
- Performing EKGs
- Taking Vital Signs
- Family Medicine
- Explaining Instructions
- Standards Compliance
- Performing Immunizations
- Electric Nerve Stimulation
- Phlebotomy Functions
- Proper Waste Disposal
- Sharps Disposal
- Hazardous Waste and Disposal
- Preliminary Testing
- Identifying Defects
- Patient Preparation and Assistance
- Vitals Collection and Documentation
- Administering Vaccines
- Pulmonary Function Measurement
- Remote Video Conferencing
Timeline
Server
Tin Plate
02.2021 - 12.2021
Medical Assistant
Howard S Ellison MD
03.2012 - Current
Research Coordinator
Howard S Ellison MD- Rockdale Research Associates
03.2012 - 01.2018
GED -
Rockdale High School
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