Tami McFarland
Medina,TN
Summary
Compassionate medical professional with over 14 years of experience in surgical assistance and patient care. Known for exceptional time management and effective communication, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Medical Assistant/Scrub Tech
MD Imaging Vascular
Redding, USA
08.2011 - Current
- Front and back office duties.
- Primarily assist doctors in ALL surgical procedures performed on site, ie. Kyphoplasty, Vein ablations, port insertions, fistulagram’s to name a few.
- Managed all surgical inventory including ordering all supplies.
- Managed patient scheduling and coordinated appointments for imaging services.
- Assisted physicians with patient examinations and provided necessary medical support.
- Maintained accurate patient records and updated information in electronic health systems.
- Trained and mentored junior medical assistants on best practices and protocols.
- Ensured compliance with safety and regulatory standards in the healthcare environment.
- Facilitated communication between patients, physicians, and administrative staff effectively.
- Administered basic clinical procedures under direct supervision of healthcare providers.
- Organized and stocked medical supplies to ensure efficient workflow in the clinic.
- Worked collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team in order to provide optimal care for each patient.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to emergency situations within the healthcare facility.
- Regularly attended meetings with department heads in order to discuss any changes or updates related to policies or procedures.
Lead Medical Assistant/Scrub Tech
Dr. Margaret Rodgers
Redding, USA
01.2009 - 08.2011
- Front and back office duties as well as surgical procedures associated with Gynecology.
- Ob/gyn
- Managed patient scheduling and coordinated appointments for imaging services.
- Assisted physicians with patient examinations and provided necessary medical support.
- Maintained accurate patient records and updated information in electronic health systems.
- Guided patients to room, recorded vital signs, discussed patient medical history and entered information for physician or other clinical staff to review.
- Worked collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team in order to provide optimal care for each patient.
- Set up, cleaned and stocked examination rooms with medical supplies.
- Reviewed patients' medical histories prior to their visits to ensure accuracy of information provided by the physician.
- Developed effective strategies for improving customer service standards in order to increase patient satisfaction levels.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
Education
Phlebotomist - Phlebotomist
Sacramento School of Phlebotomy
11.2019 - 11.2019
lake college -
lake college
CA, USASkills
- Reliable and flexible
- Self - motivator
- Well Organized
- Excellent Communicator
- Works well under pressure
- Compassionate
- Empathetic
- Love to be challenged
- Independent thinker
- Collaborative team player
- Excellent time management
References
- Roxanne Bullock, Dignity Health, 530-949-6240
- Dr. Tom Bey, MD Imaging Vascular, 530-355-4058
- Dr. Douglas Craig, Psy.D., 530-246-7062
- Dr. David Young, DC, Burney Pain Relief, 530-335-6555
Timeline
Phlebotomist - Phlebotomist
Sacramento School of Phlebotomy
11.2019 - 11.2019
Lead Medical Assistant/Scrub Tech
MD Imaging Vascular
08.2011 - Current
Lead Medical Assistant/Scrub Tech
Dr. Margaret Rodgers
01.2009 - 08.2011
lake college -
lake college