Sarah Montague
Medical Assistant Instructor
La Quinta,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Medical professional with focus on training and mentoring aspiring medical assistants. Extensive experience in developing comprehensive lesson plans and facilitating hands-on clinical training. Known for fostering collaborative environments and adapting to evolving educational needs, excelling in both classroom management and clinical instruction.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant Instructor
Mayfield College
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Facilitated open communication between students, staff, and administrators by participating in regular meetings and offering constructive feedback on program improvements.
- Organized guest lectures from healthcare professionals to provide real-world context for classroom topics and encourage networking opportunities among students.
- Developed strong rapport with students, providing one-on-one support to those struggling with course material or facing personal challenges.
- Created engaging presentations and multimedia materials to enhance learning and retention of complex medical concepts.
- Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professional behavior both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Administered regular quizzes and exams to evaluate student progress, providing constructive feedback on areas of improvement or reinforcing successful performance.
- Maintained detailed records of student attendance, participation, and performance for accurate evaluation and feedback purposes.
- Enhanced students'' clinical skills through carefully designed practical sessions and lab exercises.
- Identified areas of improvement within the curriculum through careful analysis of student feedback surveys, making adjustments as necessary for optimal learning outcomes.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Brought new and exciting projects to the classroom to help students stay excited and engaged.
Medical Assistant
Desert Pain Specialists
12.2010 - 08.2023
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Streamlined office operations by managing inventory levels, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
- Provided support during emergencies by administering first aid treatments under physician supervision until further assistance arrived.
- Empowered patients through education on self-management techniques for chronic conditions such as diabetes or hypertension.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- 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.
Pharmacy Technician
Savon Pharmacy
08.1999 - 07.2023
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
- Increased overall pharmacy productivity by restocking supplies, organizing shelves, and maintaining cleanliness according to standards.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
Education
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Milan Institute - Palm Desert
Palm Desert, CA06.2010
General -
Pacific High School
San Bernardino, CA04.1998
Skills
- The ability to work in group settings, or individual settings
- Ordering product
- Restocking and organizing shelves
- Problems solving
- Phlebotomy
- Procedure Assistance
- Patient-Focused Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Data Entry
- Patient Scheduling
- Inventory Management
- Payment Collection
- First aid
Patient care techniques
HIPAA compliance
Student engagement
Electronic charting
Laboratory procedures
Specimen collection
EKG interpretation
Healthcare ethics
Medical office procedures
Teaching strategies
Clinical instruction
Class lecturing
Assessment and evaluation
Performance assessment
Student advising
First aid and CPR
Vital signs measurement
Anatomy and physiology
Teamwork
Problem-solving
Timeline
Medical Assistant Instructor
Mayfield College
09.2024 - 06.2025
Medical Assistant
Desert Pain Specialists
12.2010 - 08.2023
Pharmacy Technician
Savon Pharmacy
08.1999 - 07.2023
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Milan Institute - Palm Desert
General -
Pacific High School
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