Sheri Hendricks
Gold Bar,WA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Empathetic, effective and problem solver medical assistant combines extensive clinical experience and knowledge with compassion.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Medical Assistant
Providence Health & Services
Monroe, WA
11/1/14 - Current
- Performed patient assessments, including taking vital signs and medical histories.
- Provided assistance to physicians during examinations, treatments and minor surgeries.
- Conducted laboratory tests such as blood draws and urine collections.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Administered injections and immunizations as ordered by physician or other healthcare provider.
- Answered phone calls from patients seeking medical advice or assistance.
- Assisted in preparing specimens for laboratory testing.
- Ensured that all clinical areas were adequately stocked with necessary supplies.
- Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
Medical Assistant
Providence Immediate Care
Sherwood, OR
10.2012 - 10.2014
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Portland Community College
Portland, OR09-2012
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WASkills
- Compassionate
- CPR
- Adaptable
- Calm and level-headed under duress
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant ( American Association of Medical Assistants )
- Mental Health First Aid Responder
- American Heart Association BLS
Accomplishments
Senior Medical Assistant.
Continue Education Linked In and Rise
Caregiver Engagement Champion, Preceptor, POC Super User, Emerging Leader Award.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Providence Immediate Care
10.2012 - 10.2014
Senior Medical Assistant
Providence Health & Services
11/1/14 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Portland Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Columbia Basin College
- Certified Medical Assistant ( American Association of Medical Assistants )
- Mental Health First Aid Responder
- American Heart Association BLS
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