Shannon Fohrd
Intermountain Healthcare
Thornton,CO
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience
Dedicated and results-driven Medical Assistant with over 8 years of experience, consistently recognized for exceptional performance at individual, team, and organizational levels. Expertise in multitasking and prioritizing workloads effectively under minimal supervision. Detail-oriented professional eager to leverage a strong medical background and collaborative skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Committed to enhancing patient care and supporting healthcare teams with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Work History
Medical Assistant
4 Years 9 Months- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, addressed inquiries, and facilitated physician examinations.
- Roomed 30+ patients per day, sometimes room for two providers if help is unavailable.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Completed filling out FMLA documentation in a timely manner.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Roomed 30+ patients per day, sometimes roomed for two providers if help is unavailable.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Assisted physicians with minor procedures and exams by preparing patient rooms and sterilizing instruments to ensure a safe environment.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Monitored supply levels to ensure adequate stock of medical supplies.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Explained procedures to patients, alleviating anxieties and promoting cooperation during examinations.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Medical Assistant
1 Year 1 Month- Directed patients to exam rooms, addressed questions, and prepared for physician examinations to enhance patient flow.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to foster a patient-focused and compassionate environment.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Managed full patient schedule for two or more CNMs during staff shortages. for 2 or more CNMS when there are staff call outs. Rooming 30 or more patients per half session.
- Runs full schedule for 2 or more CNMS when there are staff call outs. Rooming 30 or more patients per half session.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
Medical Assistant
1 Year 9 Months- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing effective communication with parents and children of all age groups.
- Thrived in high volume atmosphere providing care ranging from wellness visits to illnesses and injuries.
- Facilitated comfort for young patients during procedures and immunizations through empathetic communication and support.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment. Engaged with 12 patients per session on average.
- Asked parents specific questions related to child's age to gather relevant information.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, collaborating with multidisciplinary team to develop and adapt individualized care plans.
- Asked parents pre-determined questions based on age of child.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to foster a patient-focused and compassionate environment, engaging an average of 12 patients per session.
Education
No Degree - Medical Assisting
High School Diploma
Skills
Specimen collection
Vital signs assessment
Patient documentation accuracy
Maintaining medical records
Medication management
Standard laboratory testing
Procedure facilitation
Preparation of treatment space
Check-in/out efficiency
Supply chain coordination
Scheduling efficiency
Proficient in medical terminology
Compliance with HIPAA standards
HIPAA knowledge
Patient engagement
Team collaboration
Strong organizational skills
Effective time management
Adaptable problem-solving
Patient documentation accuracy
Certification
- NHA - Certified Medical Assistant
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- Intermountain L.O.V.E. Award
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Intermountain Healthcare
10.2021 - CurrentRead More
Medical Assistant
Denver Health Medical Center
08.2020 - 09.2021Read More
Medical Assistant
Denver Health - Eastside Pediatrics
11.2018 - 08.2020Read More
Emily Griffith Technical College
No Degree from Medical Assisting
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Horizon High School
High School Diploma
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