Nicole Lynette Austin
**** ****** ***** ** : Washington, DC 20032 : 202-***-**** Home : 202-5606-
Email ***********@*******.***
OBJECTIVE
Experienced Medical Assistant looking to expand my practical experience in
allied health services and clinical care to diverse populations, with
specific interest in internal medicine. My motivation, intuitive care and
concern for others as well as my exposure to diverse healthcare
environments and clinical assessments enables me to fully support the
medical staff move forward towards a common goal.
EDUCATION
SANZ School, Washington, DC
Certified Medical Assistant May 1997
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC
Department of Cardiology /Otolaryngology
September 2009-January 2010
Float between departments assisting with small surgical procedures in
Pediatrics, triage patients, obtain vital signs, 12-lead EKG, prepare
patients for Stress Testing, Stress Thallium, Holter Monitor, Event Monitor
placement, Coumadin management, Educate patients on Diabetes, and
Cholesterol management. Collect specimens for laboratory testing, assist
with front office administration, and patient file management schedule out-
patient procedures, obtain prior authorizations, pre-certification for
insurance purposes.
Medical Assistant: Rockville Internal Medicine
Rockville, MD
July 2007 - February 2008
Triage patients, performed pulmonary functions and stress testing. Prepared
rooms for treatment, Coumadin management and patient education. Collected
specimens for laboratory testing. Patient file management. Assisted with
administrative duties.
Medical Assistant : Alexandria Primary Care Associates
Alexandria, VA January 2001 - June 2007
Assisted under the direct supervision of Stephen Minton, MD. Assisted in
out patient/same day surgical procedures. Administered medication and
allergy injections, Holter Monitoring, Phlebotomy. Performed administrative
duties such as scheduled appointments and surgical procedures, prepared
referrals, and verified insurance.
Medical Assistant: Hector Collison, MD
Silver Spring, MD
March 1999 - November 2000
Triage patients, patient education on cholesterol, diabetes and
hypertension management. Performed 12-lead EKG, stress test, Holter, event
monitoring. Assisted with Stress Thallium studies. Assisted with
administrative duties such as scheduled appointments, created
correspondence, file management.
Medical Assistant: Luis Heffess, MD
Washington, DC
September 1997 - February 1999
Assisted with surgical procedures, Patient and care education on post
chemotherapy. Colonoscopy/Endoscopy preparation. File monitoring and
management. Prepared financial documents. Submitted invoices and verified
insurance. Inventoried and order medical supplies and materials. Gave
injections or treatments, and perform routine laboratory tests. Keep
billing records, enter financial transactions into bookkeeping ledgers, and
compute and mail monthly statements to patients.
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Microsoft Word & Office Suites, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Works,
Database Software, Windows 98, 2000, XP & Vista, Internet Applications,
Mysis, Citrix, EMR, Medisoft and ICD-9, GEMMS, Centricity, and Axxiyi
knowledge.
References Available Upon Request