SARAH NUNES
Medical Scribe/Assistant
Newport Beach,CA
Summary
Reliable Medical Support professional with 2 years of experience in various clinical environments. Expertly assist with operations and physician support by gathering patient information, writing medical charts, and patient care. Cheerful during each patient interaction to improve satisfaction ratings and patient retention. Currently relocating to Newport Beach, CA with plans to commence work in February 2024. Dedicated to continuous learning and professional growth, I align my passion for healthcare with practical experience, laying a solid foundation for future endeavors in physician assistant studies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant/Medical Scribe
Family Asthma And Allergy Center
05.2023 - Current
- Scheduled appointments
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts.
- Demonstrated confidentiality in dealing with sensitive information or records to comply with HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
- Created dot phrases and shortcuts within EMR system to help with efficient documentation
- Assisted physician with sending in prescriptions.
Medical Scribe
Good Samaritan Hospital Emergency Room
10.2022 - Current
- Accompanied physicians through day in fast-paced, stressful environments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, acted as a liaison for additional medical questions by the providers, an checked in on patients
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts.
- Assisted and observed physicians in minor procedures, including laceration repairs, pelvic exams, and reductions.
- Performed routine callbacks to patients to address any questions or concerns and gather feedback.
Medical Assistant
San Mateo Spine Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained and documented client medical history, vital signs, symptoms, and allergies.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and obtained prior authorizations from insurance companies for procedures.
- Assisted physicians with procedures including epidurals, acupuncture, and cortisone injections.
- Assisted in writing prescriptions for medications and physical therapy
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
Cope Health Scholar
St. Joseph's Hospital
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked in the Pulmonary Renal Unit
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
- Assisted CNA's with ambulating, feeding, changing, bathing, and discharging patients
- Recorded patient vitals.
Sales Associate
Nectar Clothing
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise
- Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability
- Exhibited problem solving skills in a fast-paced environment when sales transaction platform crashed.
Hostess
The Filling Station
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating
- Watched dining area staff to evaluate server loads and calculate accurate wait times
- Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
Medical Scribe
Natural Healing Center
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, and other details directly into charts
- Accompanied naturopath through day in fast-paced, stressful environments
- Led patients to exam rooms and recorded their medical histories and current symptoms
- Organized and maintained patient files.
Private Tutor
Quality Tutoring Services
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition and review to help students master challenging material
- Tutored students ranging from elementary school to collegiate level in various subjects including English, Calculus, Chemistry, and Biology
- Assisted Veterans with collegiate level math as part of an outreach program.
Research Assistant
Chapman University
11.2018 - 08.2020
- Gathered microscopic measurements of plant vessels and lumens using image J
- Completed calculations on excel based on measurements taken
- Proficient in wet laboratory work including micro-pipetting, serial dilutions, spectrometer measurements, use of liquid nitrogen to break down the plant material.
Front Desk Administrative Assistant
Chapman Athletics Department
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Collected, sorted and distributed mail and prepared mail, messages and courier deliveries
- Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization.
Summer Research Intern
City Of Hope Medical Center
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Designed and completed a clinical research project based on data from the California Teacher's Study to further understanding on what lifestyle characteristics lead to chronic inflammation in the body
- Analyzed the relationship between 16 different serologic inflammatory biomarkers and self-reported sleep quality in 823 participants
- Completed HIPAA training
- Utilized SAS, Tableau, and Excel to perform my research
- Presented my findings at Chapman University and Eugene and Ruth Robert's Summer Academy Poster Presentations
- Received Biology Program Honors at Chapman University for this research
- Coauthored a manuscript regarding my summer research that was published in Cytokine
- DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2021.155726
Education
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology And Anatomy And Physiology
Chapman University
Orange, CA05.2022
Skills
- Data Entry and Analysis
- Medical scribing (SOAP notes)
- Interpersonal Communication
- First Aid/CPR
- Self-Motivated
- Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
- HIPAA Compliance
- Electronic Medical Records (Practice Fusion and Meditech)
- MS Office
- Science Communication
- Customer Service
Relevant Experience
Medical Assistant/Medical Scribe, Family Asthma And Allergy Center
Medical Scribe, Good Samaritan Hospital Emergency Room
Medical Assistant, San Mateo Spine Center
Cope Health Scholar, St. Joseph's Hospital
Certification
- Certified in Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association
- Certified in the Art of Science Communication from the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Publications
Collaborated with City of Hope Division of Health Analytics in the development and publishing of "Host Characteristics Associated with Elevated Serologic Inflammatory Biomarkers in Women." DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2021.155726 Presented on my research regarding "The Association between Elevated Cytokines and Sleep Characteristics in Women" at the annual Eugene and Ruth Robert's Academy Poster Symposium (2019), Chapman University Poster Symposium (2020, 2022), and at Schmid College Senior Research Conference. Presented on Research Opportunities to underclassmen at Chapman University through the Center of Undergraduate Excellence.
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Medical Assistant/Medical Scribe
Family Asthma And Allergy Center
05.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
San Mateo Spine Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
Medical Scribe
Good Samaritan Hospital Emergency Room
10.2022 - Current
Cope Health Scholar
St. Joseph's Hospital
11.2021 - 05.2022
Sales Associate
Nectar Clothing
06.2021 - 05.2022
Hostess
The Filling Station
06.2021 - 09.2021
Medical Scribe
Natural Healing Center
06.2021 - 08.2021
Private Tutor
Quality Tutoring Services
09.2019 - 05.2021
Summer Research Intern
City Of Hope Medical Center
06.2019 - 08.2019
Research Assistant
Chapman University
11.2018 - 08.2020
Front Desk Administrative Assistant
Chapman Athletics Department
08.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology And Anatomy And Physiology
Chapman University
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