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Shannon Smith

Feasterville Trevose,PA

Summary

Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Strong ability to multitask and prioritize workloads with little or no supervision. Detail oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team building skills to deadline-driven environment.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Allergic Disease Associates ( The Asthma Center)
Philadelphia, Pa.
09.2000 - Current
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions
  • Allergy skin testing, injections, EKG's, Rhinoscopy preparation, NIOX
  • Welcomed patients and inquired about wellbeing since last treatment
  • Offered age-appropriate patient care before, during and after exams
  • Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations
  • Measured patient spirometry
  • Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight
  • Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms
  • Obtained accurate medical histories from patients, highlighting critical information
  • Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history
  • Submitted prescriptions to pharmacy via phone, fax or web
  • Report significant information and changes in patient condition to the Doctor
  • Measured patient pulse oximetry
  • Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients’ condition or environment immediately to the Doctor
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills
  • Assisted physicians in follow-through of care

Medical Assistant

Academy Industrial And Occupational Health
Philadelphia, PA
07.1999 - 08.2000
  • Collected histories, vitals and current compliants via patient interviews
  • D.O.T physicals
  • Drug Screening
  • Eye and hearing exams
  • Phlebotomy
  • Injections
  • EKG's

Medical Assistant

Dr. Geoffrey Temple Family Practice
Philadelphia, PA
03.1998 - 06.1999
  • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies
  • Injections
  • EKG's
  • Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy
  • Assisted physicians in follow-through of care
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills

Education

High School Diploma -

Fels Samuel High School
Philadelphia, PA
06.1997

Medical Assistant

Delaware Academy of Medical And Dental Assistants
Philadelphia, PA
03.1998

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • Monitoring patient progress
  • Assisting with physical exams
  • CPR/BLS
  • Patient privacy
  • Patient assessments
  • Trustworthy companion
  • Charting and clinical documentation
  • Compassionate

Accomplishments

  • Awarded the Frank Sullivan Human Relations award of the Philadelphia Teachers for excellence in human relations 1993
  • Outstanding Volunteer Award 1996-1997

References

References:

Dottie Mclain, RN

(Current Nursing supervisor)

215 605-4863

Sandy Richardson, RN

(Former Nursing supervisor)

267-872-0528

Dr. Irene Haralabatos

215-882-0954

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Allergic Disease Associates ( The Asthma Center)
09.2000 - Current

Medical Assistant

Academy Industrial And Occupational Health
07.1999 - 08.2000

Medical Assistant

Dr. Geoffrey Temple Family Practice
03.1998 - 06.1999

High School Diploma -

Fels Samuel High School

Medical Assistant

Delaware Academy of Medical And Dental Assistants

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