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Vanatta M. Knight

**** *** ****** ** ****, Palmdale, CA 93550 - 661-***-**** - ad0g1m@r.postjobfree.com Seasoned medical assistant with more than 15 years of experience in fast-paced medical environment . Excellent medical assistant with management skills. Patient-oriented caregiver who has developed positive relationships with clients to ensure safety and a good quality of life.

Education and Training Administration and Management Caregiver 04/2018 to 12/2019

Maxim Health Care - Glendale, CA

Accompany clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance, and companionship.

Perform a variety of duties as requested by client, such as obtaining household supplies or running errands.

Caregiver 09/2017 to 04/2018

Libertana Home Health and Hospice Head Quarters - El Segundo, CA Administer prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of physician or as directed by home care nurse or aide, and ensure patients take their medicine. Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.

Care for children who are disabled or who have sick or disabled parents. Medical Assistant 03/2013 to 09/2016

AV Pediatrics, Allergy and Family Medicine - Lancaster, CA Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.

Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean. Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies. Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies. Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician. Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients. Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.

Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures. Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission. Change dressings on wounds.

Set up medical laboratory equipment.

Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms.

Greet and log in patients arriving at office or clinic. Schedule appointments for patients.

Inventory and order medical, lab, or office supplies or equipment. Medical Assistant 10/2002 to 07/2016

Heritage Sierra Medical Group of Lancaster - Lancaster, CA Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms.

Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission. Medical Assistant 01/2002 to 07/2016

Sierra Urgent Care - Palmdale, CA

Perform emergency medical procedures, such as basic cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), and other condition stabilizing interventions. Back Office Supervisor 03/2010 to 03/2011

Sierra MedicaL Center - Lancaster, CA

Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel.

Direct or conduct recruitment, hiring and training of personnel. Education

Maintain scheduling and event calendars.

Compose, type, and distribute meeting notes, routine correspondence, or reports, such as presentations or expense, statistical, or monthly reports. Order and dispense supplies.

First Aid and CPR Certification : 2016

American Red Cross - Palmdale, CA

Medical Assistant, EKG and Phlebotomy Certificates : Medical, 2001 Santa Clarita Technology & Career Development Center - Santa Clarita, CA Awarded perfect attendance

100% modules 1-20.

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