Skilled professional with a strong focus on direct patient care, project management, and community outreach. Experienced in administrative support, building strong patient and client relations, and education. Committed to delivering exceptional results while fostering positive team dynamics.
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Sarah Meade
Newbury Park,California
Summary
Overview
21
years of professional experience
3
Certifications
Work History
Agoura Medical Center, Jack M. Gindi, M.D.Agoura Hills, CA
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy Specialist
11.2014 - Current
Job overview
- Assist with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Maintain accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription, and data entry into electronic health record system. Document notes during patient visits.
- Counsel patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Obtain a variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Perform laboratory tests such as Lipid panels, Comprehensive Metabolic Panels, Hemoglobin A1C tests, and urinalysis testing.
- Label and complete lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.
- Conduct EKGs, spirometry testing, treadmill stress testing, and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Order medical supplies, maintain inventory logs and restock exam rooms when needed.
- Register new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information and preparing an encounter with detailed patient information.
- Respond to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests. Collaborate with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication and handling prior authorizations.
- Educate patients about medications, procedures, and physician's instructions.
Amgen - Act 1 Temp AgencyThousand Oaks, CA
Clinical Trials Assistant
06.2003 - 12.2003
Job overview
- Organized, maintained and updated clinical trial files according to applicable regulations.
- Compiled necessary paperwork for Institutional Review Board submissions such as investigator brochures or safety updates.
- Handled general office duties to support administrative staff such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, data entry, and delivery of case report forms for analysis.
Bohn and AssociatesNewbury Park, CA
Receptionist Intern
12.2002 - 03.2003
Job overview
- Assisted with administrative tasks such as filing documents, data entry, and scanning paperwork.
- Provided customer service support to internal staff and external customers.
- Handled all incoming mail, packages, deliveries, and courier services.
- Assisted with various clerical duties such as typing up letters, faxing documents, photocopying materials.
Sears Automotive CenterThousand Oaks, CA
Consultant
2010 - 2012 (2 years)
Job overview
- Assessed customer needs and provided appropriate recommendations for repairs or maintenance services.
- Developed relationships with local vendors in order to obtain competitive pricing on parts and materials needed for repairs.
- Investigated customer complaints concerning service received at the auto center.
- Prepared estimates for customers based on their individual needs.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Self-employeedLongmont, CO
Homeschool Tutor
2004 - 2010 (6 years)
Job overview
- Instructed students in a variety of topics including basic literacy and numeracy, study skills, problem solving strategies, critical thinking techniques.
- Organized educational field trips related to course material for deeper understanding of the subject matter.
- Researched relevant materials related to course content in order to stay up-to-date on current trends.
- Attended meetings with other professionals involved in the homeschooling process.
- Participated in workshops or conferences related to homeschooling best practices.
- Assisted homeschooled students with developing and refining their academic skills in core subjects such as math, science, reading, writing and social studies.
- Provided tailored tutoring sessions to meet the individual needs of each student based on their learning abilities and goals.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and identify areas of improvement.
Calvary Chapel UkraineKiev
International Humanitarian Aide Worker
1995 - 2002 (7 years)
Job overview
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues in the community.
- Assisted children physically and academically in numerous settings including orphanages, boarding schools, and at the Children's TB hospital outside of Kiev.
- Assisted elderly residents with gardening/harvesting of food in preparation of winter months.
- Made referrals to utilize community resources for resident's needs.
- Provided English as a Second Language instruction from 1998 – 2002 at The American English Center in Ukraine - an adult school specializing in helping increase employment opportunities.
Education
Moorpark CollegeMoorpark, CA
Associate of Arts
05-2023
University Overview
Conejo Valley Adult SchoolThousand Oaks, CA
from Medical Assisting/ Phlebotomy Techician
05-2014
University Overview
Skills
- Internal Medicine
- Direct Patient Care
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Appointment Scheduling
- Immunization Administration
- Patient and Student Education
- Managing Charts
- Document Management
- Call Handling
- Scheduling Appointments
- Analytical Thinking
- Integrity and Honesty
- Attention to Detail
- Client Relations
- Administrative Support
- Project Management
- Performance Assessments
- Organizational Development
- Small Group Instruction
- Event Setup
- Community Outreach
Certification
- National Certified Phlebotomy Technician ID #891188
- National Certified Medical Assistant ID# 891188
- Basic Life Support Provider #235416326676
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Live Your Dream Award recipient
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Student
References
References
References available upon request.Timeline
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy Specialist
Agoura Medical Center, Jack M. Gindi, M.D.
11.2014 - Current
Clinical Trials Assistant
Amgen - Act 1 Temp Agency
06.2003 - 12.2003
Receptionist Intern
Bohn and Associates
12.2002 - 03.2003
Consultant
Sears Automotive Center
2010 - 2012 (2 years)
Homeschool Tutor
Self-employeed
2004 - 2010 (6 years)
International Humanitarian Aide Worker
Calvary Chapel Ukraine
1995 - 2002 (7 years)
Moorpark College
Associate of Arts
Conejo Valley Adult School
from Medical Assisting/ Phlebotomy Techician
- National Certified Phlebotomy Technician ID #891188
- National Certified Medical Assistant ID# 891188
- Basic Life Support Provider #235416326676
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