Medical Assistant Quality Control
Resume:
Jessika Typanski
Glendale, AZ 85308
Phone: 412-***-****
E-Mail: ************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Patient-focused Medical Assistant with over 14 years experience in a world renown company working with diverse populations.
Core Qualifications
Computerized charting
Problem resolution
Enthusiastic caregiver
Professional bedside manner
Phone communication
Organizational skills
Prioritizing/managing deadlines
Strong medical ethic
Patient-focused care
Minor surgery assistance
Vital signs
Medical coding
Customer service
Strong clinical judgment
Clinical experience
Venipuncture/blood draw
CPR certification
Experience
November 2011 to Current
UPMC Shady Gastroenterology Pittsburgh, PA
Medical Assistant
Ensured HIPAA compliance.Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information.Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
Escorted patients to examination rooms and prepared them for physician exams.
Assisted with sigmoidoscopies
November 2009 to Current
UPMC Murrysville After Hours Murrysville, PA
Medical Assistant
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.Trained new staff on quality control procedures.Ensured HIPAA compliance.Documented patient information obtained from interviews.Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information.Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.Tested patients' blood glucose levels.Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.Collected blood specimens and prepared them for lab testing.Helped physicians examine and treat patients by assisting with instruments, injections and suture removal.
Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing.Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis.
Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared them for lab submission.
April 2008 to October 2011
UPMC Gleason Medical Associates Pittsburgh, PA
Medical Asssitant
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.Trained new staff on quality control procedures.Ensured HIPAA compliance.Documented patient information obtained from interviews.Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information.Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.Tested patients' blood glucose levels.Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Disposed of contaminated supplies.Collected blood specimens and prepared them for lab testing.Helped physicians examine and treat patients by assisting with instruments, and injections.
Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing.Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis.
Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared them for lab submission.
May 2006 to May 2008
UPMC Division of Surgical Oncology Pittsburgh, PA
Medical Assistant
Obtained Medical records in compliance with HIPAA guidelines. Scheduled CT scans obtained the necessary insurance authorizations required. Scheduled follow up appointments at clinical setting. Ran EKG's on preop people. Worked very closely with physicians and physician assistants to ensure records are complete for upcoming visits, including radiology discs.
May 2005 to May 2006
UPMC Gleason Medical Associates Pittsburgh, PA
Medical Assistant
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.Trained new staff on quality control procedures.Ensured HIPAA compliance.Documented patient information obtained from interviews.Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information.Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.Tested patients' blood glucose levels.Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.Collected blood specimens and prepared them for lab testing.Helped physicians examine and treat patients by assisting with instruments, injections and suture removal.
Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing.Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis.
Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared them for lab submission.
December 1998 to May 2005
UPMC Shea Medical Center Pittsburgh, PA
Medical Assistant
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.Trained new staff on quality control procedures.Ensured HIPAA compliance.Documented patient information obtained from interviews.Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information.Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.Tested patients' blood glucose levels.Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Disposed of contaminated supplies.Collected blood specimens and prepared them for lab testing.Helped physicians examine and treat patients by assisting with instruments.
Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing.Performed vitals/glucose testing and urinalysis.
Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared them for lab submission.
Education
1997 Western School of Western Careers (now Sandford Brown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Associate's Degree Medical Assistant
Certifications
CPR certified through American Heart Association
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