Catherine

Tucker

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Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

631-***-****

ac98z2@r.postjobfree.com

linkedin.com/in/catherine-tucker-a5304a35

I am a dedicated professional looking to utilize 19 years of experience in veterinary medicine to transition to the human medical field, particularly billing and coding.

Skills

Works efficiently and effectively alone or in teams

Exceptional customer service skills

Remains extremely organized while multitasking

Quickly adapts to new software and programs.

Experience

09/2014 - PRESENT

Licensed Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Clinic of Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, SC

Catheter placement and fluid therapy administration

Preparing appointments for the doctor including managing vaccines, assessment of the patients specific needs and requests for the appointment

Performing Diagnostic procedures

Performing Dental Prophylaxis and instructing pet owners on preventative care

Preparing and monitoring for patients who are under anesthesia for a surgical procedure.

Training and educating staff on proper patient care and client service.

Scheduling surgeries and preparing the correct forms for anesthetic procedures.

Preparing estimates and assisting with invoicing clients after the procedure has been completed.

I am actively involved in staff training involving patient care, client education, technical procedures and disease management.

05/2012 – 05/2019

Licensed Veterinary Technician / Animal Emergency Hospital of the Strand, Myrtle Beach, SC

Emergency triage of patients

Intravenous catheter placement

Performing Diagnostic procedures and administering medications

Assisting in surgery and anesthesia monitoring

Updating patient charts and charges

05/2005 – 08/2014

Licensed Veterinary Technician / Grand Strand Animal Hospital, Myrtle Beach, SC

Catheter placement and fluid therapy administration

Preparing appointments for the doctor including managing vaccines, assessment of the patients specific needs and requests for the appointment

Performing Diagnostic procedures

Performing Dental Prophylaxis and instructing pet owners on preventative care

Preparing and monitoring for patients who are under anesthesia for a surgical procedure.

Training and educating staff on proper patient care and client service.

Scheduling surgeries and preparing the correct forms for anesthetic procedures.

Preparing estimates and assisting with invoicing clients after the procedure has been completed.

08/2002 - 02/2005

Licensed Veterinary Technician / Long Island Veterinary Specialist, Plainview, NY

Scheduling surgery patients for procedures and creating the necessary paperwork

Preparing estimates for patients undergoing surgical procedures and completing invoices for the clients after the doctors’ surgery notes have been received and reviewed.

Communication with clients including discharging and admitting surgery patients, addressing clients concerns regarding surgery and anesthesia, and post-operative care and management.

02/2002 – 02/2005

Licensed Veterinary Technician / Rosyln Greenvale Veterinary Group, Greenvale, NY

Intravenous catheter placement and fluid therapy

Managing the appointment schedule and assisting the doctor with patient care

Administering vaccines, medications and performing diagnostics

Use and maintenance of in-house blood machines.

Preparing medication prescriptions for dispensing.

04/2001 – 02/2002

Laboratory Animal Caretaker / Stony Brook University – DLAR, Stony Brook, NY

Care and husbandry of all the laboratory animals including primates and aquatic species

Proper maintenance of records for investigators.

Protocol management to prevent the spread of disease.

04/1997 – 08/2004

Reptile and Small Animal Specialist /Petco NY

Care and husbandry for small animals, birds, reptiles.

Performed tasks such as restocking inventory, customer service and education about animal care and husbandry.

Managing inventory needed for over 100 animals

Daily health checks and administration of medication as needed.

Education

01/2000

Associates Degree in Applied Science / Suffolk County Community College, Brentwood, NY

Majored in Veterinary Science

Awarded a laboratory animal scholarship

Attended externships at Stony Brook University –DLAR and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in South Carolina and New York

SC License # : 2467 Expires : 03/2021 (active)

NY license #: 003944 Issued : 03/2001 (inactive)

07/2019

Certified Billing and Coding Specialist / American Business and Technology University, St. Joseph, Missouri

Attended online classes for billing and coding as well as medical administrative assistant

Certified by the NHA for billing and Coding

Certification# J3F4P9S4 Expires: 07/2021

Currently working on my certification for Medical Administrative Assistant

Activities

I have taken part in multiple charity functions over the years to benefit the American Cancer Society and local Humane Society organizations. I have also participated in Great Cycling Challenge for the past 4 years to raise money for the Chidren’s Cancer Research Fund.

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