Objective Seeking challenging position of Surgical Technologist, where I can exercise my skills and have an opportunity for advancement with mutual interest.
Professional Experience
Medical Assistant II 01/2014 –Present
Glendale Adventist Spine and Orthopedic Institute
Assist patients with care; take down history and current illnesses. Take vital signs, prep for procedures, obtain specimens.
Maintain and set up patient rooms.
Assist with patient and family education, Armenian translation.
Assist M.D with sterile/non-sterile procedures, dressing changes and casting.
Remove sutures and casts.
Utilize EMR (Cerner) to enter and retrieve patient data.
Request authorizations (PPO/HMO/Workers Comp).
Order back office supplies and keep track of the stock room.
Answer multi-line phone, operate printer, fax and copy machine.
Medical Assistant II 08/2011 – 12/2013
Cedars Sinai Medical Group
Assist patients with care; take down history and current illnesses. Take vital signs, mental state exams, prep for procedures, venipuncture, injections, obtain specimens and ear lavage.
Maintain and set up patient rooms.
Assist with patient and family education.
Assist M.D/N.P with sterile and non-sterile procedures and dressing changes.
Perform EKGs
Utilize EMR (Epic) to enter and retrieve patient data.
Utilize Pyxis to withdraw injections and medications.
Answer multi-line phone, operate printer, fax and copy machine.
Medical Assistant / Ophthalmic Technician 09/2010-08/2011
Tuli Eye Care Center
Assist in minor surgeries.
Receiving and discharging patients on OnStaff Medical.
Request authorizations (PPO/HMO/Workers Comp).
Back office duties (vision test, visual field, topography, auto refraction).
Administrative duties, Surgery scheduling.
Externship – Surgical Technician 07/2010-12/2010
Glendale Adventist Medical Center
Gather necessary medical equipment, supplies, and instruments for setup of surgical cases.
Assist in surgical services to ensure optimal patient care in various specialties including; Orthopedic, General, Urogenital, OB GYN, ENT, Endoscopic / GI Lab, Laparoscopic, Oral & Maxillofacial, and Neurosurgical.
Maintaining sterile environment, gown and glove surgeons, prepare and provide draping for patient.
Monitoring sponges, needles and instrument counts.
Assemble laparoscopic equipment.
Assist with room turnovers.
Support other rooms between surgeries.
Assist with positioning and transporting patients.
Handle specimens according to operation room policies and procedures.
Assistant Manager / Medical Assistant 01/2007-04/2010
Western Neurological Associates
Receiving and discharging patients on Medi-Soft.
Request authorizations (PPO/HMO/Workers Comp).
Sleep study coordinator, Accounting on quickbooks, Administrative duties
Clinical duties (vital signs, mental state exams), prescription calls, and preparing exam rooms for various procedures.
Education Glendale Career College
Surgical Technologist, 2009-2011
United Education Institute
Medical Assistant, 2006-2007
Los Angeles Valley College
General Education, 2004-2000
Grant High School
High School Diploma, 2000-2004
Other Skills and
Accomplishments
BLS / CPR Certified
Knowledge of HIPPA/JCAHO/OSHA
Bilingual (English & Armenian)