Medical Assistant Manager

ANDREA YORK 424-***-****

*** ******* ******, ***. #***, Santa Monica, CA 90405 ************@*****.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Skilled and educated professional offering an impressive background in medical research and

international development, with applied experience in hospital management, patient treatment and

international aid

Valuable international leadership experience developing strategies to enhance the development of society

in different areas of the Africa

Travelled extensively through Kenya on behalf of various international organizations

Effectively implemented solutions that have benefited Kenyans and others, to include orphans, HIV-

AIDS victims and at-risk athletes

EDUCATION

University of Maine, Orono, ME 2003 - 2007

Bachelor of Arts Program: Sociology

Pepperdine University, Los Angeles, CA Present

Graduate Program: Clinical Psychology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Office Manager/Medical Assistant, Sibley Spine Center, Los Angeles, CA 2012- Present

• Checked in/out patient for Medical Practice

• Took patient’s history and assisted in procedures with doctor (mostly injections)

• Worked with workers compensation and Personal Injury Cases very closely

• Gained billing experience and EMR experience on “Office Ally”

• Assisted in Physical Therapy with “Medx machines” that are orthopedically designed protocols

• Opened two new offices in three months’ time and was actively part of the whole process

• Involved in managing and marketing for Doctor directly

Medical Assistant, Acne Resolution Center, Los Angeles, CA

2011-2012

• Stocking/ordering supplies for practice

• Checking in/out patient

• Verifying Patient’s insurance and benefits/eligibility, filling out superbill

• Taking patient’s history and documenting in chart

• Prepping/Cleaning procedure room for upcoming patient

• Helping with procedures with Doctor (suture removal, preparing injections, preparing surgical table

• Verifying appointments by calling and emailing

Research Assistant for Internal Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA

2010-2010

• Research Assistant for “Project Health Improvement”

• Made calls to recruit patients for research study

• Did outgoing visits to patient’s residence to introduce the research study

• Obtained Phlebotomy License- had to take blood (sugar level) for study on patients

• Data entry- had to enter data on computer after a visit with patient for study

• Helped organize meetings for people involved in study

Research Assistant for Pulmonary Department, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA

2009

• Worked in laboratory setting on mice

• Exposed Mice to smoke in a chamber for research purpose related to humans

• Had to hook up mice to lung machine to obtain their measurements

• Watched temperature of mouse chamber and also kept up cleanliness of lab

Research Specialist for Psychiatry Department, Children’s Hospital Boston, Boston, MA

2008-2009

• Had to study patient’s history and present case to insurance company

• Obtained insurance authorization for next level of care when patient left hospital

• Did consistent referrals for interns and fellows on the floor

• Attended meetings such as “Psychiatry Rounds,” to gain understanding of patients on the floor

• Organized transportation for patient from hospital to next level of care

Coach, Hampden Academy, Hampden, ME

2008

Leadership role in prominent track and field team

Provided direct management and planning of Track and Field events

Developed comprehensive progress reports for individual athletes

Medical Assistant, Acadia Hospital, Bangor, ME

2008

1. Assisted Psychiatric Unit in a large hospital operation

2. Monitored and recorded extensive charts of patient's daily progress

3. Conducted meetings with patients to explain medical data and results

4. Provided medical consultation to mentally ill children, young adults and adults

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Tutor, Montessori Elementary School, Orono, ME

2006-2007

1. Provided tutoring to K-8 children on diverse subjects

Nursing Assistant, Miles Memorial Hospital, Damariscotta, ME

2005-2006

1. Provided nursing assistance in a full-scale surgical and intensive care unit

2. Worked under the mentorship and training of advanced nurses providing direct care to patients

3. Performed EKGs, vital signs, and recorded time in/out

INTERNSHIPS

Kenya/Attachment Internship, Kenya, Africa

2009-2010

1. Coordinated program for HIV women, empowering them in business to sell items, thus reducing

stigma.

2. Covered rural clinics doing rotations within hospitals

3. Coached athletes and organized road races that promoted their talent

1. Worked and lived within slums while organizing projects for vulnerable groups such as orphans,

unsponsored schools and clinics

Sustainable Harvest International, Kenya, Africa

2006

1. Worked in rural clinics throughout Belize City and surrounding rural villages

2. Planted/harvested crops, built structures and assisted community members

Gap Kenya Internship, Kenya, Africa

2005-2006

1. Covered all areas of the hospitals to include Clinics, Surgery, HIV counseling, District

Visits and teaching at Iten. District Primary School (Math and English)

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2. Able to work closely with both Doctors and Nurses gaining valuable experience about

healthcare and Education System in Kenya

3. Coached and trained distance runners over in Kenya

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

1. Warren Peer-Leadership Program 2001-2002

2. President of Amnesty International 2006-2007

3. Campus Crusade for Christ 2005-2006

4. Leader of Intervarsity Fellowship 2006

1. Deans List Fall 2005

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

1. NCAA Life Choices Peer-Leader 2002

2. Edgecomb Animal Shelter Volunteer 2002- 2003

3. Marine Track club Member 2002 -2004

4. Bible School Leader- 2002

5. Big Brother/ Big Sisters 2006-2007

6. Adopt an Elder 2006-2007

7. Mentor Program 2006-2007

8. Varsity Cross-Country 2002-2005 Varsity

9. Track and Field 2002-2005

10. Campus Crusade for Christ 2005-2006

11. Leader of Intervarsity Fellowship 2006

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12. Students for Disabilities Council 2006

13. Maine Outing Club 2002-2004

14. Women's Track and Field Little East Conference Champion 5k

15. Women's Track and Field Little East Conference Champion 10k 2004

16. All New England Alliance Confidence- Indoor track and field 2004

17. All New England Alliance Team- Cross Country 2003

18. Most Valuable Player- track and field 2002

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