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Zankhana Shah

Edison,NJ

Summary

Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

HARMONY OBGYN
Edison, NJ
07.2023 - Current
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
  • Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
  • Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
  • Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
  • Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
  • Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
  • Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
  • Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
  • Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
  • Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
  • Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
  • Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
  • Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
  • Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.

Medical Assistant

I & My Clinic
Sugarland, TX
07.2021 - 09.2022
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
  • Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
  • Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
  • Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
  • Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
  • Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.

Surgical Assistant

Vedant Hospital
Vadoadra, Guj
01.2004 - 06.2021
  • Assisted in prepping operating room for surgery by sterilizing instruments and setting up equipment.
  • Provided assistance to surgeons, circulating nurses, and anesthesiologists with patient positioning, draping, and preparation of operative sites.
  • Performed suturing techniques under direct supervision of a surgeon.
  • Kept accurate records of all supplies used during surgeries.
  • Assisted with post-operative wound care including packing, dressing changes, irrigation and debridement when needed.
  • Assisted with minor office procedures such as suture removal, incision checks, biopsies.
  • Ensured that all necessary documents were completed accurately before each procedure.
  • Organized instrument trays for specific types of surgeries.
  • Provided emotional support to family members before, during, and after surgery.
  • Cleansed surgical instruments following use in order to ensure safe storage.
  • Sterilized endoscopic equipment between uses per infection control protocols.
  • Assisted surgeons in variety of minor and major surgical procedures.
  • Performed pre-operative and post-operative examinations to check patients' vitals and health status.
  • Created and maintained sterile operating fields to minimize infection risks.

Medical Assistant

Mahagujrat Hospital
Nadiad, Gujrat
01.2003 - 01.2004

Education

Bachelor of Science - Medical

Gujrat Homoeopathic Medical Collage
Savli, Vadoara
05-2002

Skills

  • Medical Terminology
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Phlebotomy
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Patient Relations
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Patient Scheduling
  • EKG set up and monitoring
  • Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Human anatomy and physiology
  • Communicating with patient families
  • Procedure Assistance

Timeline

Medical Assistant

HARMONY OBGYN
07.2023 - Current

Medical Assistant

I & My Clinic
07.2021 - 09.2022

Surgical Assistant

Vedant Hospital
01.2004 - 06.2021

Medical Assistant

Mahagujrat Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2004

Bachelor of Science - Medical

Gujrat Homoeopathic Medical Collage

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