Shannon Patch
Certified Medical Assistant
Cambridge,MN
Summary
Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 8 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Cerification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Children's Minnesota
Brooklyn Park, MN
03.2019 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Certified Medical Assistant
Colon And Rectal Associates
Edina, MN
11.2016 - 03.2019
- Roomed patients by thoroughly communication with patient about their medical history while documenting and taking patient vital signs
- Assisted providers in procedure
- Participated in Healthy workplace committee and helped pilot new workflows.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Help pilot new workflows
Certified Medical Assistant
Aerotek
Eden Prairie, MN
01.2016 - 11.2016
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Certified Medical Assistant
Allina Health
Northfield, MN
08.2014 - 09.2015
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount, MN05.2012
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Diagnostic Testing
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Exam Room Preparation
- Medical Supply Monitoring
- Operating EKG Equipment
- Routine Laboratory Testing
- Administering Immunizations
- Processing Specimens
- Electronic Charting
- Lab Specimens and Collections
- Pulmonary Function Measurement
- Managing Medical Laboratory Equipment
- Venipuncture Expertise
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Travel
My daughter and I like to travel around Minnesota seeing new things.
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Children's Minnesota
03.2019 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Colon And Rectal Associates
11.2016 - 03.2019
Certified Medical Assistant
Aerotek
01.2016 - 11.2016
Certified Medical Assistant
Allina Health
08.2014 - 09.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Dakota County Technical College
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