Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1987
1987
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Authorization Specialist
MUSC
Florence
10.2021 - Current
Responsible for making sure patients are scheduled for outpatient chemotherapy and prior authorizations are completed by authorization team.
Prepare tumor board summaries for breast, thoracic and general tumor board for providers to present at meetings for review and treatment recommendations.
Medical Assistant
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital
Murrells Inlet
03.2015 - 06.2021
Set up patient for outpatient and inpatient surgeries. Give patient pre-op instructions to include medications to take or not to take. Set patient up for pre-op labs, EKG and chest cray if ordered by provider.
Order medical supplies and inventory in compliance with DHEC.
Autoclave surgical instruments.
Place and change wound vacs.
Remove sutures and stitches from incision site.
Provide wound care by cleaning and removing dressings and replacing with clean dressing.
Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
Educated patients on treatment plans and preventive care measures.
Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control standards.
Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
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.
Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.