CATHERINE B. BURGESS
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Ardmore, PA 19003 acat6e@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION:
The University of South Carolina, Norman J. Arnold School of Public Health, Columbia, SC
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with Scientific Foundations Emphasis May 2011
Graduated Cum Laude
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
Medical Assistant, Narberth Allergy & Asthma, Narberth, PA October 2013 – Present
Register and greet patients, schedule appointments, answer phones, process insurance and payments
Take vitals, administer spirometry tests, prepare allergy shots and assist physician with allergy testing
Utilize eClinicalWorks software for patient medical records and practice management
Medical & Administrative Assistant, Lance Davis, MD – Adventure Medical Services, LLC August 2013 - Present
Pharmaceutical compounding and manufacturing research and consulting
Advising and assisting with medical related business endeavors
Project leadership for patient guidebook on end-of-life care
Clinical EMR Scribe for direct patient care
Design Excel spreadsheets for research, practice management and data entry
Administrative filing, scanning and organization of tax and medical records
Social Media, newsletter design and basic web design for online presence
Independent Consultant, Rodan+Fields Dermatologists October 2012 – Present
Marketing, advertising and sales of clinically proven skin care products
Team development and facilitation
Host and plan exclusive product launch events
Medical Scribe, Blalock Urgent and Family Care, Charleston, SC June 2013 – August 2013
Streamline medical record transition to EMR using eClinicalWorks software
Design EMR templates and order sets to maximize EMR efficiency and accuracy
Assist physician with physical exams and all aesthetic procedures using sterile technique
Schedule appointments, refill prescriptions and triage patients
Lab Assistant, Pathology Consultants – Greenville Memorial Hospital, Greenville, SC January 2012 – March 2013
Histology Lab Assistant in Gross Anatomical Stat Pathology Lab
Accession specimens, cut frozen sections and prepare slides for Pathologists’ immediate analysis
Cytology Assistant in surgical procedures including EBUS, EUS, CT-Scan, Super Navigation, and Ultrasound Biopsies
ITOR Tissue Banking Research
Accessioning, Pathology Consultants – Private Lab, Greenville, SC September 2011 – December 2011
Accession daily pathology specimens and biopsies received from outside medical institutions
Create slides and assign individual cases to Pathologists
VOLUNTEER WORK:
Volunteer, Junior Girls Day Out, Charleston, SC April 2013 – August 2013
Volunteer Nurse/Pharmacist, The Free Medical Clinic, Columbia, South Carolina January 2011 – April 2011
Screen patients, take vitals, order labs, check medical history, and educate patients through diabetic classes
Organize and file patient medical records, income statements and insurance policies
Assist Pharmacist in filling and distributing prescriptions
Medical Mission, International Service Learning, Santa Ana and Alajuela, Costa Rica Spring 2010
Work with a team of students and doctors to provide medical care to over 150 Costa Rican citizens
Communicate medical jargon in Spanish, take vitals, administer shots and distribute medicine
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Event Captain, South Carolina Governor’s Mansion and Lace House, Columbia, South Carolina September 2008 – August 2011
Personally serve families of Governor Mark Sanford and Governor Nikki Haley
Head Captain of 20 employees, recruit and train new employees, and coordinate all 3rd party vendors for Lace House Rentals
Organize and oversee events at the Mansion including dinners, political receptions, weddings and fundraisers
Server, The Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, Columbia, South Carolina August 2010 – March 2011
Bartender, Black Tie Bartending, Columbia, South Carolina March 2010 –February 2011
PERSONAL:
Alpha Epsilon Delta, Pre-medical Honors Fraternity August 2009-2011