Skilled in patient care offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 20 years of healthcare experience. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Site Coordinator/ Medical Assistant
Twin Falls Orthopedics ( Samgi)
Kimberly
06.2025 - Current
Patient Care under guidance of Orthopedic surgeon ( casting, suture/staple removal, wound care).
Referrals
Insurance
Enovis product knowledge/Fitting of braces
Scheduling with hospital staff ,and urgent care providers
Training of employees
Front/Back office duties
Medical Supply ordering
Facilitated communication between internal teams and external vendors.
Patient Care Technician
Tempe Saint Lukes Hospital
Mesa
07.2021 - 06.2025
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record MediTech.
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and taking glucose checks.
Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
OFFICE MANAGER
ACCURATE UROLOGY
03.2016 - 12.2019
Developed standard operating procedures for all administrative employees
Received, screened and routed incoming calls
Held oversight of office inventory activates, including ordering and requisitions, stocking shipment receiving
Monitored and evaluated personnel performances to complete monthly reviews, recommended advancement or address productivity concerns
Established efficient workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall effectiveness of office personnel and activities
Handled all incoming business and client request for information
Coordinated special projects and managed schedules
Recruited and hired qualified candidates for vacant and new positions
Ensure HIPAA compliance
Ordered and read lab tests, x-rays, MRIs, Ultrasounds, and EKGs
Scheduled all providers/patients surgeries at contracted hospital
Worked closely with sales representatives, providers, and hospitals to ensure that all procedures ran smoothly
Assisted with Medical Assistant in office procedures, ie; vasectomy, prostate biopsy, foley catheter placement, cystoscopy
CPR & First Aid Certified (November 2017)
Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
SURGERY SCHEDULER
BAYWOOD ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC
08.2013 - 03.2016
Used EClinicals to schedule to schedule and manage patient appointments
Collected and processed co-payments and out-of-pocket charges using
Chasepaymenttech
Ensure HIPAA compliance
Reviewed documentation for compliance with requirements and accuracy of information
Coordinate with other internal departments and customers to keep operations running smoothly and solve both routine and complex problems
Provided patient education
Ordered and read lab tests, x-rays, MRIs, Ultrasounds, and EKGs
Scheduled all providers/patients surgeries at contracted hospitals throughout the valley
Worked closely with sales representatives, providers, and hospitals to ensure that all procedures ran smoothly.
Medical Assistant
Family Industrial & Medical Center
08.2009 - 06.2013
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
Measured patient spirometry.
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions, and gave injections if needed.
Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Measured patient pulse oximetry.
Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Front & Back Office
Verve Wellness Center
01.2001 - 12.2008
Answered multi-line phone system and forwarded calls to appropriate individuals.
Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Conducted inventory and managed purchasing processes and replenishment activities to keep products stocked.
Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Took patients back to exam rooms. Took patients vitals .
Massage Therapy
Nursing Assistant
Desert Samaritan Hospital
05.1997 - 11.2000
Delivered high-quality care to Labor & Delivery/Post partum patients in hospital facility.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Documented patient information and care activities.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Education
MASSAGE - Massage Therapy
APOLLO COLLEGE
Mesa, AZ
05.2002
High School Diploma -
CHOLLA HIGH SCHOOL
Tucson, AZ
05.1996
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Prerequisites, Medical Assistant, CNA
WEST HILLS COLLEGE
Coalinga, CA
Skills
Professional with a friendly nature
Organizational skills/deadline driven
Clear oral/written communication
Provider support
Established relationships with incoming sales
Representatives
Payroll and budgeting
Workflow planning
Policy and procedure modification
Microsoft office, Word, Excel
EMRs – Practice Fusion/EClinicals,MediTech
Patient Safety
Nursing Staff Support
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
Infection Control Standards
Medical Supply Stocking
Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
Team leadership / Relationship building
Documentation
Patient Feeding
Specimen Transportation
Patient Care and Monitoring
Medical Histories
Taking Vital Signs, Height, and Weight
Equipment Disinfection
Professional Bedside Manner
Cultural Awareness
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Isolation Precautions
Aseptic Guidelines
Simple Dressings
IV Discontinuation
Patient Positioning Understanding
Monitoring Patient Conditions
Patient Rounds
Timeline
Clinical Site Coordinator/ Medical Assistant
Twin Falls Orthopedics ( Samgi)
06.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Tempe Saint Lukes Hospital
07.2021 - 06.2025
OFFICE MANAGER
ACCURATE UROLOGY
03.2016 - 12.2019
SURGERY SCHEDULER
BAYWOOD ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC
08.2013 - 03.2016
Medical Assistant
Family Industrial & Medical Center
08.2009 - 06.2013
Front & Back Office
Verve Wellness Center
01.2001 - 12.2008
Nursing Assistant
Desert Samaritan Hospital
05.1997 - 11.2000
MASSAGE - Massage Therapy
APOLLO COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
CHOLLA HIGH SCHOOL
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Prerequisites, Medical Assistant, CNA
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