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Shannon Gehle

Elkhorn

Summary

I am a compassionate and hard-working Registered Orthopedic Technologist/MA looking for the opportunity to learn and use my knowledge and build on my skills in orthopedic patient. Familiar with routine clinical tasks, such as taking vitals and accurate patient history. Strong communication skills aid in establishing positive relationships with patients and healthcare teams. Previous roles demonstrate commitment to enhancing office efficiency while maintaining high standards of patient care.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
6019
6019
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Medical Assistant Technician

Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center
Lake Geneva
12.2023 - Current
  • Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
  • Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
  • Coordinated patient appointments and follow-up communications.
  • Performed administrative and clinical tasks to keep the medical facility running smoothly.
  • Provided support to physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals in a variety of clinical settings.
  • Answered phone calls, responded to emails and greeted visitors in a professional manner.
  • Ensured that all medical charts were accurately documented according to HIPAA regulations.
  • Prepared rooms for patient examinations by cleaning instruments and stocking exam rooms with necessary supplies.
  • Transported patients from one area of the hospital to another as needed.
  • Provided emotional support to distressed patients during difficult times.
  • Ordered supplies and maintained inventory levels as needed.
  • Assisted patients with scheduling appointments, filling out forms and providing instructions for follow-up care.
  • Adhered to safety standards while working within the healthcare environment.
  • 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.
  • Documented notes during patient visits.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints, and vital signs.
  • Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.

• Cast application and removal

• Splint application

• Brace fitting and education

  • Scheduled surgical appointments and managed calendar for multiple surgeons.

• Completion of workman’s comp, short term disability, FMLA forms

• Schedule IME for providers

Registered Orthopedic Technologist

Orthopaedic Associates of Wisconsin
Pewaukee
10.2019 - Current
  • Fit patients with crutches, walkers, canes, and bracing
  • Apply casts and splints
  • Remove casts and splints
  • Bandage application and removal
  • Educate of patients on cast/splint care and wound care

Medical Assistant

Orthopaedic Associates of Wisconsin
Pewaukee
10.2013 - 10.2019
  • Assist clinicians with in-office procedures
  • Support patients with recovery by educating family and caregivers on treatments and warning signs of complications
  • Document information required for patients' specimens and other tests
  • Utilize health system standards to clean and sterilize medical instruments
  • Set up and clean examination rooms
  • Consult with patients to determine procedure eligibility
  • Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests/admission

Medical Assistant

Orthopedic Institute of Wisconsin
Franklin
06.2009 - 07.2013
  • Oversee patient check-in by pulling charts, verifying data, and organizing paperwork
  • Assist Clinicians with in-office procedures
  • Complete intakes, including measuring vital signs and documenting symptoms
  • Educate patients on prescribed medications, treatments, and procedures
  • Update records in HER system, carefully protecting patient information and verifying data
  • Handle minor treatment needs and basic wound care
  • Consult with patients to determine procedure eligibility
  • Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests/admission

Education

ABR-OE -

EMT -

Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI

College Prep -

Celina High School
Celina, Ohio

Skills

  • Patient fittings
  • Mold and impression casting
  • Planning
  • Quality assurance
  • Recordkeeping
  • Task prioritization
  • Patient education
  • Scheduling
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Written communication
  • Time management
  • Orthotic and prosthetic devices
  • Social perceptiveness
  • Coordination
  • Microsoft Word
  • Device testing and adjustment
  • Casting and splinting
  • Medical documentation
  • Patient care coordination
  • Ambulatory patient support
  • Infection control practices
  • Clinical procedure assistance
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Assertive patient interaction
  • Team collaboration
  • Laboratory specimen collection
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Diagnostic testing assistance
  • Medical terminology proficiency
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Organizational growth
  • Office administration tasks
  • Electronic health records management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Wound care management
  • Certified in basic life support (BLS)
  • Medical supply inventory
  • Indirect patient care
  • Clinical documentation
  • Suture removal
  • Reliable transportation
  • CPR
  • Diagnostic support

Timeline

Medical Assistant Technician

Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center
12.2023 - Current

Registered Orthopedic Technologist

Orthopaedic Associates of Wisconsin
10.2019 - Current

Medical Assistant

Orthopaedic Associates of Wisconsin
10.2013 - 10.2019

Medical Assistant

Orthopedic Institute of Wisconsin
06.2009 - 07.2013

ABR-OE -

EMT -

Schoolcraft College

College Prep -

Celina High School
Shannon Gehle