Verushka S Johnson
Email: abpfws@r.postjobfree.com
Address:
City: Minneapolis
State: MN
Zip: 55408
Country: USA
Phone: 612-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
To obtain a position as an Ophthalmic or Medical Assistant in a growth-oriented company where I can utilize my extensive experience, administrative skills dedication to this field.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Pima Medical Institue, Las Vegas NV 1/2001 to 2/2005 (Medical Assistant)
High School Dipolma from Concorde Career Institute, Las Vegas NV 1/2001 to 11/2012
Job History / Details:
Objective
To obtain a position as an Ophthalmic or Medical Assistant in a growth-oriented company where I can utilize my extensive experience, administrative skills dedication to this field.
Skill Highlights
CPR certified
X-rays of foot and ankle
Extensive medical /ophthalmic terminology
Expert in sterilization techniques
Wound cleaning/care ability
Superb organizational skills
Medical/Ophthalmic Assisting specialist
Expert slit lamp / tonopen IOP's
Minor surgery assistance
Venipuncture/blood draw
ECG expertise
OCT photography expert
Patient-focused care
Chart preparation/filing expert
Competency in office procedures
Laser set up/patient positioning mastery
Accomplishments
Successfully completed Medical Assisting course, while volunteering in doctors office. Hired at extern site, after completing Medical Assisting course and training.
Professional Experience
August 2008 to April 2012
Vitreo Retinal Surgery Minneapolis, MN
Ophthalmic Assistant
Prepared examination and treatment rooms for use by eye care providers.
Reviewed appointment schedule to determine patient visits order.
Performed basic and routine vision screenings examinations Maintained ophthalmic instruments appropriately Administer eye medications as ordered by the Ophthalmologists.
Performed other technical skills as directed by management and provider Ensure adherence to HIPPA regulations Superb knowledge and daily use of Heidelberg, Zeiss - Cirrus, Stratus Scheduled appointments.
Schedule patient follow up appointments and retinal surgeries
5/2006 to 7/2008
Retinal Consultants of Nevada Las Vegas, NV
Retinal Assistant
Performed basic and routine vision screening examinations Triage and screen emergent phone calls during regular business Weekly On-call duties with assigned MD Keep treatment and exam rooms clean and sterilized Travel to all office locations Performed all other technical skill as directed by management and providers Ensure adherence to HIPPA regulations Auto refraction and full eye exam.
March 2005 to June 2005
Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Las Vegas, NV
Medical Assistant
Perform routine patient screening and vitals Administer medications as directed by Doctor, Greet and check in/out patients in a friendly courteous manner Schedule patients for routine exams and major surgeries Verify insurance and obtain necessary codes for billing Collect and processes payments accordingly Answering phones in a professional and friendly manner, perform ECG
1/2004 to 4/2005
Tropicana Podiatry Foot & Ankle Center Las Vegas, NV
Medical Assistant
Performed minor surgical procedures, wound cleaning and routine foot care Made cast molds for orthotics Managed, trained, and organized clinic Pre-authorized, verified, and correctly coded procedures for billing Performed blood draws, specimen collection, administered vitamin injections Performed foot-ankle x-rays and all other technical skills as directed by Podiatrist Prepared, maintained all surgical instruments Diabetic patient screening and history.
Education and Training
2005 Pima Medical Institue Las Vegas, NV
Vocational Diploma Medical Assistant
1992 Concorde Career Institute San Diego, CA
Vocational Diploma Microcomputers
Languages
English, Serbian, and Croatian