Tara Walden Abouraad
Jensen Beach,FL
Summary
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Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Mohs Medical Assistant
Waters Edge Dermatology
Stuart, FL
01.2001 - 01.2022
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Provided emotional support to patients undergoing Mohs surgery and their families.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Took photographs of tissue samples removed during Mohs surgery for documentation purposes.
- Organized slides containing tissue samples for review by pathologist or dermatopathologist.
- Performed post-operative care such as suture removal and wound dressing changes.
- Documented patient vitals such as pulse rate, blood pressure, temperature before and after surgical procedures.
- Reviewed lab results with physician or other healthcare providers when needed.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
- Kept accurate records of medications administered during treatments or surgeries performed in the clinic.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Assisted Mohs surgeon with pre-operative preparations including positioning of patient, draping, and instrument setup.
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Obtained specimens from patients for laboratory analysis following Mohs procedure.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
- Prepared patient charts for Mohs surgery by gathering and verifying demographic information, insurance details, and medical history.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Contacted medical facilities to schedule patients for admission.
- Greeted patients upon arrival and provided them with necessary paperwork prior to their appointment.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Maintained cleanliness of treatment rooms between appointments by disinfecting surfaces and equipment.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Educated patients on the importance of follow up visits after Mohs procedure.
- Maintained inventory of supplies needed for Mohs surgeries in order to ensure adequate stock levels at all times.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Administered local anesthetic prior to skin biopsies according to established protocols.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Operated x-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Verified that all required tests have been completed prior to scheduling a Mohs surgery.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Processed orders for medical supplies and lab equipment.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations related to infection control measures in the clinic.
- Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing patients using electronic health record system.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Answered [Number] calls per shift to assist with customer questions and concerns.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - ASN program
Keiser University
Port Saint Lucie, FLSkills
- Instrument Sterilization
- Suture Removal
- Tissue Processing
- Wound Dressing
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient-Focused Care
- Procedure Assistance
- HIPAA Compliance
Timeline
Mohs Medical Assistant
Waters Edge Dermatology
01.2001 - 01.2022
Some College (No Degree) - ASN program
Keiser University