Timothy Emery
LAKE STEVENS,WA
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment. Experienced Medical Assistant with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
The Everett Clinic
07.2013 - 07.2023
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Performed or scheduled preventive maintenance on equipment to promote longevity of use, troubleshooting technical issues and coordinating repairs.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Hospital Corpsman Third Class
United States Navy
01.2002 - 04.2007
- Provided patient care in combat, hospital, field, and high-demand hospital environments.
- Performed basic laboratory tests and collected specimens for further analysis.
- Administered medications through injections and IVs in compliance with physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs and documented temperature, pulse and blood pressure to assess patient condition.
- Assisted in medical examinations, treatments and procedures for diverse conditions and patient populations.
- Provided leadership, delegation, and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations.
- Provided emergency medical care and conducted physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.
- Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered medications along with procedures in multiple mass casualty events.
- Utilized medical instruments to perform minor surgeries and other procedures in both field and hospital environments.
- Helped with preparation of medical equipment and supplies for use in hospital procedures.
- Maintained operational organization by ensuring equipment functionality, inventory levels and employee medical training.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Contributed to medical evacuations and transport of patients to other medical facilities.
- Educated patients and families about health conditions and treatments.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Assessed nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Collaborated with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Performed medical tests and collected samples for laboratory analysis.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Conducted patient intake and triage procedures.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Responded to calls for medical emergencies.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
- Educated my Company of Marines and Sailors on emergency combat medical treatment and CPR training.
Education
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Everest College - Everett
Everett, WA11.2013
No Degree - Patient Care
Hospital Corps School
Great Lakes, IL06.2002
Skills
- Healthcare Procedures
- Lab Specimens and Collections
- Preparing Summaries
- Answering Questions
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Exam Room Preparation
- Medical Terminology
- Pulse Oximetry
- Basic Laboratory Tests
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Diagnostic Evaluation
- Pulmonary Function Measurement
- Specimen Collection
- Administering Immunizations
- Injury Treatment
- Patient Health Information Access
- Active Learning
- Patient Scheduling
- Clinical and Operational Judgement
- Dressing Removal
- Operating EKG Equipment
- Rapid Strep Testing
- Performing EKGs
- Patient Flow Coordination
- Injection Administration
- Proper Waste Disposal
- Social Perceptiveness
- Updating Medical Records
- X-Ray Processing
- HIPAA Compliance
- EPIC EMR
- Patient Assessments
- Telephonic Triage
- Patient Engagement
- Vitals Collection and Documentation
- Blood and Tissue Collection
- Medical Equipment Functionality
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Flu Vaccinations
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
The Everett Clinic
07.2013 - 07.2023
Hospital Corpsman Third Class
United States Navy
01.2002 - 04.2007
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Everest College - Everett
No Degree - Patient Care
Hospital Corps School
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