Experience

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  Wellsprings Women's Care

  • Tooele, Utah, United States

  • Certified Medical Assistant

    • Nov 2017 - Oct 2022
    • Tooele, Utah, United States

    Certified Medical Assistant assigned to the Chief of Staff of the hospital (Mountain West Medical Center, an affiliate of University of Utah). Acted as an in-room scribe and completed chart notes. Personally participated in the care of approximately 40 patients per day; as the only OB/GYN office in the county our clinic cared for 100+ patients daily. Also assisted locums tenens physicians and frequently worked with two other physicians in addition to my primary assignment due to short staffing. Substituted in other specialty clinics within the hospital system as needed.Clarified medical history and purpose of visit. Took manual blood pressures. Assisted with gynecological procedures such as biopsies, ultrasounds, pelvic exams and pap smears. Performed phlebotomy, medication and vaccine injections for up to 20 patients per day. Collected and processed urine and blood HCG, strep, flu and COVID testing. Performed fetal non-stress testing. Helped patients experiencing postpartum depression access community resources. Explained surgical procedures and expectations for recovery.Facilitated communication with outside departments (Labor and Delivery, OR, ER). Rescheduled clinic patients as necessary, due to emergencies. Set up appointments with gynecology-oncology specialists outside of our hospital system. Submitted FMLA documents for maternity/medical leave. Prior authorizations for medication, imaging, and surgeries. Kept medical supplies stocked, organized and prepared for inventory.

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  Tooele City Library

  • Tooele, Utah, United States

  • Library Technician

    • Jun 2017 - Nov 2017
    • Tooele, Utah, United States

    Assisted a diverse population with computer use. Gave direct and indirect readers advisory through serving as a member of the marketing team, creating signage and displays to enhance the library and encourage use of its services.

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  Mountain West Family Practice

  • Tooele, UT

  • Certified Medical Assistant

    • Sep 2012 - Jun 2017
    • Tooele, UT

    Certified Medical Assistant assigned to the owner of a private practice consisting of 15 exam rooms. Roomed patients and prepared chart notes. Refilled prescriptions. Assisted with a wide range of visits for patients of all ages. Performed in office testing: EKG, spirometer, urinalysis, strep, flu, A1C, hemoglobin and PKU. Reconciled immunization records and administered immunizations. Coordinated vaccine supplies for Utah State Vaccines for Children program. Prior authorizations for medications, imaging and Tricare for all 5 providers in the office.

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  Intermountain Instacare

  • Tooele, UT

  • Medical Assistant

    • Mar 2012 - Apr 2012
    • Tooele, UT

    Medical Assistant Externship with an urgent care clinic. Worked with rotating MD’s over 160 hours. Acquired and recorded vital signs. Obtained medical history and purpose of visit. Performed basic in office testing. Phlebotomy and administration of medications and vaccinations. Assisted in removing lesions and cysts. Assisted with suture placement and removed sutures independently. Sterilized instruments with autoclave. Praised for bedside manner.

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  Albertsons

  • Tooele, Utah

  • Bakery Stockperson

    • Apr 2007 - Oct 2011
    • Tooele, Utah

    Recognized for customer service skills through repeated high ratings from mystery shoppers. Transformed unsatisfied customers into repeat customers with exemplary customer service.

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  Payless ShoeSource

  • Tooele, Utah

  • Sales Associate

    • Aug 2004 - Mar 2007
    • Tooele, Utah

    Opened and closed the store as a key holder. Balanced the cash register at closing time.