Valerie Mitchell-Woods
Louisville,KY
Summary
Certified Medical Assistant offering many years of experience in Front and Back Office settings. History of designing and implementing processes to successfully control, eliminate and prevent harm to workers. Trained in Injections, and Lab Procedures, with X-ray. Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
National Certified Medical Assistant/X-Ray Tech.
U Of L Physicians
11.2014 - Current
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
- Tracked and managed inventory for exam rooms and maintained vaccine and expiration logs.
- Prepared prescription refill requests on behalf of physician to prevent lags.
- Prepared patients for examinations, taking vital signs and updating medical histories.
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Operated Digital radiologic and magnetic imaging equipment to produce images of body.
Medical Assistant/X-Ray Technician/Dexa
Norton Healthcare
11.2000 - 10.2013
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Coordinated services with medical and office staff to improve patient satisfaction, engagement and compassionate care.
- Performed routine tests such as urine dip stick, vision and hearing tests.
- Obtained and recorded patient vital signs; escorted patients to examination rooms and documented medical histories.
- Evaluated and reviewed over 75 developed x-rays per month to determine satisfactory images for diagnostic purposes.
- Prepared prescription refill requests on behalf of physician to prevent lags.
- Scheduled surgeries by making arrangements with surgical center and verifying times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Experienced in front and back offices, controlling patient flow, collecting payments and assisting in delivery of quality healthcare.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
Medical Assistant II
Long Beach Memorial Hospital
08.1988 - 10.1991
- Gathered and documented vitals like height, weight, pulse and blood pressure and gathered biological samples for standardized tests.
- Performed pre-employee and annual screenings for health and wellness areas.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Utilized Epic System to compile data gathered from various sources.
- Answered numerous calls per Employee to answer questions.
- Handled all delegated tasks, including TB Skin testing, Hep B
- And other required Vaccines for employment.
- Vision Testing and Drug Screen Testing.
Education
Associate of Science - National Certified Medical Assistant/X-ray
National Association For Health Professinals
Louisville, KYAssociate of Science - Medical Assisting
Louisville College of Medical & Business
Louisville, KY1 1983
Business Administration
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY4 1982
Skills
Phlebotomy, EKG, X-Ray, Injections, Urinalysis,
Vitals, Bone Scan, E-scribing Prescriptions,
Triage Calls, Preparing patients for GYN exams,
Pediatric Vaccines, Adult Vaccines, Glucose
Testing,CPR Certified, and have worked on/placing Zio devices
software systems
(Epic/Allscripts)
- Compassionate Patient Support
- Medical Office Assistant
- Self-Directed
- Team Management
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organization
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
Certification
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- RMA - Registered Medical Assistant
Timeline
National Certified Medical Assistant/X-Ray Tech.
U Of L Physicians
11.2014 - Current
Medical Assistant/X-Ray Technician/Dexa
Norton Healthcare
11.2000 - 10.2013
Medical Assistant II
Long Beach Memorial Hospital
08.1988 - 10.1991
Associate of Science - National Certified Medical Assistant/X-ray
National Association For Health Professinals
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Louisville College of Medical & Business
Business Administration
Jefferson Community And Technical College
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