Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints, and vital signs.
Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Imaging Technician Aid
Kaiser Permanente
San Rafael, California
09.2017 - 01.2023
Verified type of radiology procedure prior to exams using HIPAA guidelines for two identifiers.
Positioned patients properly for scans and procedures, calmly giving instructions on when to stay still to optimize scans.
Administered contrast materials under the direction of a physician for enhanced imaging.
Helped patients feel comfortable with procedures by explaining steps and answering questions.
Maintained imaging equipment, assessing for issues and proper functionality after each use, troubleshooting concerns and escalating major issues to maintenance staff.
Reset examination rooms between appointments by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Prepared contrast material, radiopharmaceuticals and anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under direction of radiologists.
Medical Assistant
John Muir
Walnut Creek, CA
03.2014 - 03.2018
Documented notes during patient visits.
Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
Administered medications under physician's supervision.
Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.