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Medical Assistant

Location:
Palm Desert, CA
Posted:
May 29, 2016

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LUANNE M Etimani

**** ******* ***.

** *****, ** *****

Contact Phone: 760-***-****

Email Address: acuz3o@r.postjobfree.com

acuz3o@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE:

**/**** ** *******: Advanced Medical Support GS-6- Call Center; VA. Medical Center, San Diego, 3350 La Jolla Village Dr. San Diego, CA. 92161

Enters Vista Appointments for pts, use CPRS, TMS (Talent Management System. Use word, Excel, power point. Handle 60 to 80 calls per day. Providing service to Veterans that need medication refills, appointments, sending messages to their provider through TMS system. Verify consults and medical orders in CPRS. Manager: Levi- 858-***-****

7/4/2011 to Present: Associate Professor; Colorado Technical University, classes taught. Medical Terminology, Introduction to health care systems, Anatomy and Physiology Lab, Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Language (Medical Terminology) and Concepts in Healthcare Organizations.

05/2009 to 11/2015: 40 hours per week, medical assistant/ward clerk Labor & Delivery Ward GS-0679-05: Permanent employee; Robert E Bush Naval Hospital MCAGCC Twenty-nine Palms: Scheduled pts for surgery, placed patients on surgery schedule. LCDR Crescini 830-2277 or 830-2258; may contact supervisor.

Enter doctor’s orders into the CHCS system and enter patients into the AHLTA system for walk in appointments. Enter patient’s orders into the system such as Labs and Radiology orders. Retrieve lab orders and places them in the patients chart. Monitor the security door for infant security. Triage calls, prepare paper work for patient transfers via ambulance and air transport. Monitor all patients’ rooms for patients needs and send personnel to help patient with issues that arise.

Knowledge of the organization of the hospital and the commands supported in order to perform assignments such as reviewing publications, directives, and other materials which may affect the command.

Knowledge of standard office equipment.

Knowledge of various types of software needed to prepare documents in final format and manipulate data.

Ability to prioritize tasks and multi-task.

Knowledge of medical terminology typically acquired through classroom training and on-the-job experience.

Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Clerical Duties

Medical Support for patients and staff

Part of the forms committee

Assistant in SOP writing

11/2002 to 05/2009: 40 hours per Week; medical assistant; GS-0640-04; permanent employee; Robert E Bush naval Hospital MCAGCC Twenty-nine Palms; LCDR Patrick Turpin, 760-***-**** ; may contact supervisor.

Vital signs, chart audits for Internal Medical Clinic, and assist with Exercise Stress Testing, EKG, download Diabetic Glucose meters, Assist providers with minor procedures as needed. Also assist staff, patients and visitors with health related concerns with problems and concerns about medical care. Takes care of administrative duties as need for the internal medicine clinic. With the knowledge of CHCS and AHLTA to book appointments and look up medical information for treatment purposes for providers and patients. Book appointments within the AHLTA system for Patients appointments. Also used – Electrocardiograph (MIT-EKG) operates Stress Lab medical equipment as part of the Diagnostic Stress Testing of patients; supports physician and/or other medical professionals in using diagnostic instruments, equipment and accessories. Equipment incudes Electrocardiograph (EKG), Exercise Tolerance Testing Systems and Holter Monitoring Equipment. Secures the confidence and cooperation of patients during procedures; provides initial and ongoing education to the patient and significant other regarding the procedure, follow-up process, and expectations for results; performs triage, rearranges patient priorities, collaborates with lower-grade employees performing ancillary functions;

10/2000 to 02/2001; 35 hours per Week; caregiver for crippled children’s foundation; last promoted Not Specified; permanent employee; not on a temporary promotion; Angel View, 6889 Sunny Vista Joshua Tree CA. 92252; Carrie, 760-***-**** ; may contact supervisor.

35 hours per week; Caregiver for Crippled Children Foundation; Served as a caregiver for Crippled Children's Foundation. Responsible to prepare and serve meals, wash clothes. I administered medications in accordance with prescribed dosages and ensure accurate entry into patient charts for the day to include medication administered, activities and behavior of children and documented in individual charts

08/2000 to 06/2002; 40 hours per Week; certified nursing assistant; last promoted Not Specified; permanent employee; not on a temporary promotion; High Desert Medical Center, 60212 whitefeather Rd.; Chris Carson, 366-1580; may contact supervisor.

Responsible for obtaining vital signs, taking temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and ensuring accurate entry into medical record. Recorded patient status in "nurses’ notes". Turn Patients every two hours, fed patients, documented in the In and Out chart what was consumed by patient. Bathed patient and adhered to skin care needs for each patient. Recorded activity in nurses notes. Collected urine samples, provided blood sugar testing and EKG's. Data that was collected for medical test and final readings from each test is documented in the appropriate computer program; for medical providers to view, and take action on questionable results.

01/1999 to 10/2000; 40 hours per Week; nurse tech; last promoted Not Specified; permanent employee; not on a temporary promotion; Arlington Medical Center, Matlock Rd Arlington TX. 75601; Kathy Kwaak, 817-***-****; may contact supervisor.

Responsible for blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration and accurately recording in patient's record. Responsible to apply telemetry wires for cardiac rehab monitoring and transferring patients to ICU. Administered activities of daily living for patients in need of assistance. Entered/administered physician's orders into the computer. With understanding and knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology. Served as a monitor technician and was responsible for charting cardiac strips and continuous monitoring of each patient on the Cardiac ward. Entered ICD9 coding on special forms for laboratory use and/or procedures for accurate coding. Also entered ICD9 codes into the automated system of procedures and tests that were conducted while patient was in the hospital.

06/1997 to 12/1999; 40 hours per Week; nurse tech; last promoted Not Specified; permanent employee; not on a temporary promotion; Medical City Dallas, 7777 Forest Lane Dallas TX; Linda Staley, 972-***-**** ; may contact supervisor.

Served in the Telemetry Cardiac Care Unit. Cardiac monitor telemetry wires applied to patient for monitoring provided cardiac monitor documentation for the patients chart. Blood pressure, temperature, respirations, finger sticks for blood glucose test monitoring. Continual monitoring of patient's condition and immediate notification of any changes to the Charge Nurse. Accurate entries into patient chart of any changes and data entry into automated system for each patient in the unit to include inter-charges into coding files.

08/1990 to 05/1997; 40 hours per Week; nurse tech/certified nurse assistant; last promoted Not Specified; permanent employee; not on a temporary promotion; Scott and White Memorial Hospital, 2301 31st Temple Texas; Betty Sewall, 254-***-**** ; may contact supervisor.

Provided support in the Cardiac Care Unit, Cardiac Rehab, and Rehab Units. Take and record vital signs, blood glucose tests/results, and feed patients prepared patients for podiatry treatment to include instrument and room set up. Assisted with minor surgery procedure, by handing instruments to physician, by proper positioning and draping of the patient. Assisted with ingrown toenail removal procedure and taping of feet. Obtained refills on medications. Served in the ENT Clinic by preparing patients for carcinoma surgery on ears and face. Provided treatment for nosebleeds and administered ear and sinus washes. Served in Medical Surgical Units and monitoring and recording patient progress in medical record and reporting any changes to the Charge Nurse.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Management, Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Doctorate of Management in Homeland Security 3.45 GPA September 2013

Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Masters Health Care management MBA, 3.59 GPA, 2010 February 2010

Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Bachelor Science in Business Administration Medical Health Management, 2008; 3.48 out of 4 Point GPA; 180 Other Hours

medical Assistant, Long Beach, Certificate, 1983; 4.00 out of 4 Point GPA;

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Cardiac monitoring 8 hrs. 9-1999 ; EKG Course Nov/1983 16hrs

Basic Medical specialist course 3Months 2-80

Medical assistant 6Months 2-84

EKG course copper mountain college 3-2002.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

Nurse Assistant Certificate 11-1989

Medical Assistant diploma

US Army Basic Medical specialist 1981

Electrocardiography Training Copper Mountain College 2002

Project Planning Professional Certificate 05-2007

Basics of Accounting and Finance Professional Certificate 04-2007

Business in the Global Environment Professional Certificate 04-2007

Human Resource Development 08-2007

Business Fundamentals 08-2007

PROFESSIONAL RATINGS, AWARDS, AND RECOGNITIONS

perfect attendance award, National Education Center (Bryman) 1/84

Scholastic Achievement Award 1/84

Employee of the quarter 10-2006

Many outstanding awards for quality of service

OTHER INFORMATION

The ranking factors: knowledge of office automation; AHLTA and CHCS 1

ranking factors: knowledge of office automation. This is acquired through the CHCS system, CPRS, Vista, TRM,

Knowledge of medical records coding: Each procedure has its own code

that is that is formed by the insurance companies and hospitals and clinics and various different offices.

Ability to work with others: I work well with other people in my work area. If the communication lines are open then things run fairly smooth. Ability to improve the process within the organization.

U.S. MILITARY SERVICE INFORMATION

Active Duty: 10/1979 to 08/1981 - U.S. Army

Honorable Discharge

ADDITIONAL DATA SHEET

LUANNE M Etimani

1.Appointment Eligibility:

Currently VA Federal Employee

Currently have a security Clearance

2. Citizenship: Yes

3. Appt. Preference:

- only want permanent full time

4. Willing to Travel: 6 or More Days

5. Vet Preference: Yes, Veterans Preference

6. Low Salary Accept: $40,000 to $50,000

7. Qualified Typist: Yes

8. Birth Date: 11/18/1958

9. Geo Preference: Las Vegas NV., San Diego, Hawaii, San Francisco, Loma Linda, CA.

SEX: Female



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