Tamara Henry

• Assists with the timely flow of patient encounters by preparing the patient and exam rooms, collecting the appropriate equipment or supplies as requested and checking the medical record for completeness.
  Assists with patient encounters, special procedures, including minor surgeries. Performs diagnostic or therapeutic procedures as ordered.
• Verifies patient understanding of procedures and assures appropriate written consent has been obtained prior to procedure.
• Administers medications as ordered.
• Documents all nursing activities, results, and patient related communications as appropriate.
• Responds to all requests for emergency and urgent medical care according to approved guidelines and protocols.
• Assists with the closing of the facility by completing the daily checklist.
• Maintains equipment, supplies, and inventory for the medical unit.
• Works effectively as a member of a patient care team and contributes suggestions for improving the unit and organization operations.
• Attend required medical in-service training for position advancement.
• Any other duties as assigned.

• Established relationships with patients ranging from 1 day to 21 years old, and their parents.

• Displayed professionalism and maintained confidentiality.

• Coordinated patient referrals with specialty practices.

• Performed immunization administration for infants-21 years of age.

• Maintained detailed inventory of vaccines; ordered pediatric vaccines and supplies for unit.

• Provided physician assistance with all patient care and procedures.

• Provided support to adult clinical staff and to adult laboratory staff as needed.

• Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and efficient pediatric care.

• Recorded height, weight, and blood pressure.

• Performed hearing and vision tests, and intramuscular injections.

• Assisted physician with various medical procedures, preparing referrals and requested prescriptions from pharmacies.

• Maintained patient records and cleanliness of exam rooms.

Allergy testing (Aller vision)

• Was responsible for managing vaccines, drawing up vaccinations and documentation of such.

• Efficiently completed school and day care forms for patients.

• Communicated with patient's families on behalf of the providers and coordinated follow-up care.

• Assisted physicians in providing quality care through thorough documentation of medical histories and physical examination results.
• Utilized electronic health records software proficiently to input data accurately, facilitating smooth transitions between healthcare providers during patient handoffs.
• Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
• Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
• Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
• Assists during medical sessions in the areas of assisting clinicians and documentation of appropriate activities.
• Performs phlebotomy and completes laboratory requisitions appropriately.
• Conducts pregnancy testing and options counseling
• Performs vital signs assessment and records appropriately.
• Maintains patient charts and records in accordance with clinic standards and guidelines, assuring confidentiality of all records.
• Conducts patient education as it relates to each patient's specific health problem, and initiates appropriate referrals as needed.
• Completes all paperwork to insure timely and accurate patient transactions.
• Monitors patient flow to assure timely patient care.
• Participates in quality assurance and/or continuous quality improvement activities as assigned.
• Maintains current CPR Certification.
• Performs duties related to maintenance and care of all areas of clinical operations and supplies.