Caitlin Mason
North Charleston
Summary
Highly motivated, skilled and meticulous medical assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Knowledgeable in all aspects of outpatient surgery, including pre and postoperative procedures, maintaining a positive daily work flow, and assisting surgeons. Committed to upholding high standards of health and stately to provide exception care to patients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant/ Mohs Coordinator
Charleston Dermatology
09.2021 - Current
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Implemented new systems and procedures to improve office flow and organization.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing procedure education, along with medications and detailed instructions for post-procedure care and expectations.
- Expertly managed planning, scheduling and coordination of in-office procedures.
Medical Assistant
Carolina Dermatology
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Take detailed medical history and prepare patients for examinations and clinical procedures.
- Assist providers during examinations, biopsies, excisions and Mohs procedure.
- Administer lidocaine prior to procedures , cauterize blood vessels, close surgical wounds, remove sutures, change bandages and complete wound packing.
Research Assistant
Furman University
08.2018 - 04.2019
- "Gastrocnemius Muscle Architecture Differences Between Males and Females in Cross Country Runners."
- Used J-Image to collect data for input into project database for arrangement and sorting .
- Created graphs to highlight findings from the collected research data.
Clinical Assistant
Pawley's Podiatry
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure, weight and medical history.
- Assisted with in-office procedures by preparing the patients and the surgical field before procedures and assisting during procedures.
- Managed sensitive and confidential materials such as patient health records based on HIPAA guidelines.
Hostess
Hanser House
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Managed in-person and telephone guest inquiries, customer service requests and reservation bookings.
- Supervised server balance and monitored table turnover to facilitate staff efficiency and eliminate unnecessary delays.
Office Assistant
Port City Homes
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Furman University
Greenville, SC05.2019
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SCSkills
- Microsoft and Google Software
- Aprima Health Software
- Modernizing Medicine Medical Records Software
- Local Anesthetics
- Surgical Wound Closures
- Surgical Patient Care
- Research and Data Analysis
- Attention to Detail
- Organizational Standards
- Resolving Problems
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
Additional Information
American Cancer Society - Relay For Life Director
Greenville, SC 01/2017 - 04/2019
- Fulfilled contractual obligations, including communications, vendor coordination, schedule creation, budget administration and rehearsal and day of event coordination.
- Fostered relationships with local sponsors to obtain best price, quality, and delivery of products.
- Managed event logistics and operations, including committee volunteers and vendor services.
- Please Notethis information covers my involvement as director for two separate events held on 4/20/18 and 4/5/19, respectively. Both were for the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life. This event was held at the Furman University campus but included all of the greater Greenville area. While each event was one day, the planning and execution of each event required a full year in advance. Each event raised over $40,000 for the American Cancer Society.
Timeline
Medical Assistant/ Mohs Coordinator
Charleston Dermatology
09.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant
Carolina Dermatology
08.2019 - 08.2021
Research Assistant
Furman University
08.2018 - 04.2019
Clinical Assistant
Pawley's Podiatry
05.2018 - 08.2018
Hostess
Hanser House
07.2017 - 08.2018
Office Assistant
Port City Homes
05.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Furman University
Coastal Carolina University
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