Open To Work
Denise Barker
El Cajon,CA
Work Preference
Summary
Patient-focused Medical Assistant with 10 years experience working in a busy medical office working with diverse populations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assisatnt
Semco
Vista, CA
10.2003 - Current
Helped physicians examine and treat patients by assisting with instruments, injections and suture removal.
Organized, updated and maintained over 200 patient charts.
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing.
Escorted patients to examination rooms and prepared them for physician exams.
Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information.
Tested patients' blood glucose levels.
Education
High School Diploma - Medical Assistant
Kaplan
2003
Skills
- Clinical training
- Strong medical ethic
- Computerized charting
- Medical Assisting
- Extensive medical terminology knowledge
- Alphabetical/numerical filing mastery
- Chart preparation/filing aptness
- Medical coding capability
- Practiced in sterilization techniques
- CPR/BLS certified
- Medical instrument sterilization mastery
- Talent in obtaining/charting vital signs
Accomplishments
Documentation
- Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
Diagnostic/Ancillary Tests
- Routinely demonstrated medical proficiency by performing EKG's, urinalysis and hematology for up to 10 patients per day.
Patient Education
- Educated patients in regards to office policies, medical procedure steps, recovery measures and medication instructions.
OSHA Compliance
- Properly disposed of daily biohazard waste in compliance with federal and local regulations.
Documentation
- Documented patient information obtained from intake interviews.
Physician Support
- Consistently praised by physicians for efficient assistance in minor surgical procedures and patient processing handling.
Certification
BLS - Basic Life Support Certified.
Timeline
Medical Assisatnt
Semco
10.2003 - Current
High School Diploma - Medical Assistant
Kaplan