Medical Assistant

KRIS ESSLINGER **** W. Acacia Ave #Q*** Hemet, CA 92545 760-***-**** ********@*****.***

REGISTERED MEDICAL ASSISTANT

RMA with experience in a multi-physician family medical practice. Known for dedication to providing premium patient care. Skills include:

Medical Office Management

Medical Billing & Coding

Medical Records Management

Data Entry (50WPM)

Bookkeeping & Filing

Taking Patient Vitals

Blood Draws

Injections

Patient Scheduling

Ancillary Testing

Patient Education

HIPAA Knowledge

_Medication Administration

_Facilitator of Group Meetings

_Client Care

_Upkeep of Facility Houses

_Vital Signs

_Rounds

Education

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Certified in First Aid & CPR

First Response Mental Health Certified

High School Diploma, McCallum High School, Austin, TX.

Associates Degree, Edmonds Community College, Lynnwood, WA.

Medical Assistant Program, Westwood College, Upland, CA

Professional Experience

Behavioral Health Technician,

Working in Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center for over a year.

Take care of Detox House clients as well as Programming House clients.

Administered prescription medication, hourly rounds, transported clients to clinic appointments, make sure all client needs are being met.

Facilitated group meetings to provide tools for sobriety and relapse prevention. Touched on subjects that require the clients to think about other ways of dealing with daily challenges.

Provide and prepare meals when needed.

Registered Medical Assistant,

Serve as a key member of interdisciplinary healthcare team for a busy family medical practice. Assist three MDs as well as an RN team in ensuring optimal patient care and smooth daily functioning of office. Key Results:

Consistently praised for efficient handling of administrative duties (e.g., answering phones, scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, and patient processing) that allowed

doctors and nursing staff to focus on the health concerns of their patients.

Demonstrated proficiency in taking patient medical histories and vital signs, as well as in performing venipunctures, injections and various diagnostic procedures and ancillary tests (e.g., EKGs, urinalysis, hematocrit, hemoglobin and sigmoidoscopies).

Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all facilities, exam rooms and equipment.

Helped implement practice’s quality assurance and control program. Efforts ensured compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations; improved patient care/satisfaction.

Reacted calmly and effectively in emergency situations, and added the personal, caring touch that immediately put patients at ease.

Phlebotomy Technician

Collected patient blood samples in a safe, sanitary manner for diagnostic testing.

“…Kris has exhibited an amazing work ethic. Her personality conveys great strengths and may be considered an absolute delight when attempting to establish team rapport. Kristine’s leadership potential is nothing short of extraordinary. She is extremely compassionate, tremendously bright, and offers a great sense of detail when dealing with people from all walks of life. In addition, her unparalleled desire to take on new challenges has been remarkable and her meticulousness to achieve the ultimate in the highest standard is, and should be taken into consideration as a measureable characteristic attested toward her overall distinctive nature. It is without unwavering hesitation that I personally recommend Kristine Esslinger as you’re leading, and most qualified candidate for a position of employment with your organization. Allowing Ms. Esslinger an opportunity to demonstrate her very unique skill set will give you the added benefit of being able to personally evaluate her true headship capability. Alfred A. Castañeda (RMA-CMA-CPT-AAMS)”

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