Conscientious Healthcare professional offering 9 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Kidney Care Center
Olympia Fields, IL
02.2022 - Current
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Performed phlebotomy on patients, prepared lab orders and submitted all specimens and orders to laboratory.
Used Athena and Perfect Serve software to document information on patients and to communicate critical information to doctor.
Dialysis Technician
Franciscan St. Margaret Health
Hammond, IN
10.2019 - 04.2021
Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
Set up all equipment and supplies needed to perform peritoneal dialysis.
Monitored each patient closely during treatment while watching vitals signs to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
Provided in-patient care for 3-5 dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe and comfortable treatment environment
Transported patients to hemodialysis in their beds.
Checked and reported vitals including glucose readings to nurses.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living.
Used Epic to chart patients' progress and update departmental records with data according to healthcare documentation regulation.
Patient Care Technician
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
Downers Grove, IL
06.2018 - 08.2019
Followed instructions given by nurse.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Organized medical charts for patients by assembling new admission pages and adding appropriate pages to charts.
Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
Answered over 100 patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
Performed EKG's and gave results to nurse or physician.
Education
Associate of Science -
Kishwaukee College
Malta, IL
05.2014
Skills
Social Perceptiveness
Patient Relations
Standards Compliance
EMR Systems
Electronic Charting
HIPAA Compliance
Medical Assistance
Phlebotomy Functions
Certification
Licensed Life Insurance Agent - 11/2021
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Kidney Care Center
02.2022 - Current
Dialysis Technician
Franciscan St. Margaret Health
10.2019 - 04.2021
Patient Care Technician
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
06.2018 - 08.2019
Associate of Science -
Kishwaukee College
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