Tara Dietz
Apache Junction,AZ
Summary
Proven Medical Assistant with a track record of enhancing clinic efficiency and patient care at Arizona Advanced Dermatology. Expert in HIPAA compliance and EMR/EHR systems, coupled with a compassionate approach to patient interactions. Achieved a significant improvement in patient satisfaction and streamlined clinical documentation processes. Skilled in both direct patient care and advanced medical procedures, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Center For Dermatology and Plastic Surgery
02.2016 - 07.2020
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
Medical Assistant
Arizona Advanced Dermatology
10.2007 - 02.2016
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Education
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Pima Medical Institute
Mesa, AZ08.2005
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Scheduling
- Customer Service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- EMR / EHR
- Direct Patient Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Reliable team player
- Procedure Assistance
- Compassionate
- CPR
- Immunization Administration
- Specimens collection and processing
- Medical Procedures
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Sterilization techniques
- First Aid
- Anatomy and Physiology Knowledge
- Medical supply inventory
- Sterile technique
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Adaptable
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Lab equipment calibration
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Center For Dermatology and Plastic Surgery
02.2016 - 07.2020
Medical Assistant
Arizona Advanced Dermatology
10.2007 - 02.2016
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Pima Medical Institute
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