Cedar Rapids Medical Assistant

AMANDA CAHILL

319-***-**** ****************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A sensible persistent and compassionate caregiver with a reputation for punctuality and thoroughness in a frenzied environment, I am an energetic and attentive self-starter with a desire for helping people.

Proficient in:

Windows • Word • Excel • PowerPoint • Outlook * Systoc

EDUCATION

ASSOCIATED DIPLOMA, MEDICAL ASSISTING 2012

Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA

CERTIFICATIONS

CPR Certified – Unity Point Health, Cedar Rapids, IA 2020

First Aid Certified – Unity Point Health, Cedar Rapids, IA 2018

Accu Check Certified-Unity Point Health, Cedar Rapids, IA 2020

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

MEDICAL ASSISTANT 2012

Mercy Care, Cedar Rapids, IA

Measure vital signs: pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, height and weight.

Record information on patients charts.

Prepare and organize treatment rooms for examination of patients.

Assist doctor with examinations; handle medical instruments and patient confidential information.

Maintain equipment and room cleanliness/sterilization.

Operate medical equipment and machinery.

Administer routine diagnostic testing.

Liaison between medical facility and patients needed to be scheduled for appointments.

Count money and make bank deposits.

Maintain office and patient records.

VRT Coordinator I 2023 to Present

CRST

Receiving phone calls from truck drivers with issues concerning the truck or trailer

Answering email boxes

Setting up tickets for issues on truck and or trailer

Calling vendors to setup services to fix the issues

Referral Specialist 2020 to Jan 2023

Unity Point St. Luke’s Workwell

Calling Centralized scheduling to setup MRI’s and CT’s for our patients

Setting patients up to go to Orthopedic, Neurosurgery, and Physical Therapy etc

Getting ahold of Workers Comp adjusters to get approval for treatment that patients are needing prior to setting up diagnostic testing

Sending dictations to adjusters from our providers after the patient’s visits/Sending imaging to adjusters after patients have them done

Communicating with employers when requested about employees appointments

Scheduling patients back to see our providers after they have imaging done

Answering emails/phone calls when they come in

Getting patient records out of epic when I need them for employers, adjusters, and providers

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Medical Assistant 2016 to 2020

Unity Point St. Luke's Workwell-

Managing patients with Drug Screens

Hair Follicle Drug Screens

Oral Mouth Swab Drug Screens

Smart Screen Drug Screens-Instant testing

Drawing Blood

Fit Tests

Checking blood sugar, protein levels in urine

Accu Checks

Resulting Drug results out to companies

Answering phones

Adding new companies into a computer program

Billing for the drug screens we complete on the daily

Adding procedures for doctor's appointments for our front staff

Going onsite to companies to better accommodate the needs they have

On Call for the ER when Drug Screens need to be done after our clinic hours

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HEAD CASHIER 2008-2011

Road Ranger, Cedar Rapids, IA

Count money and make bank deposits.

Investigate and resolve complaints regarding service or accommodations.

Maintain equipment inventories, and keep inventory records.

Work with computerized cash registers

Point of sale POS software

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services; this includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Accept payment from customers, and make change as necessary.

Request and record customer orders, and compute bills using cash registers, multi-counting machines, or pencil and paper.

Communicate with customers regarding orders, comments, and complaints.

HOST 2007-2008

Wehrenberg Theater, Cedar Rapids, IA

Sell and collect admission tickets and passes from patrons at entertainment events.

Greet patrons attending entertainment events.

Examine tickets or passes to verify authenticity, using criteria such as color and date issued.

Guide patrons to exits or provide other instructions or assistance in case of emergency.

Maintain order and ensure adherence to safety rules.

Provide assistance with patrons' special needs, such as helping those with wheelchairs.

Direct patrons to restrooms, concession stands and telephones.

Refuse admittance to undesirable persons or persons without tickets or passes.

Settle seating disputes and help solve other customer concerns.

Assist patrons in finding seats, lighting the way with flashlights if necessary.

Service, clean, supply restrooms.

Gather and empty trash.

Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.

Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.

Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.

Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.

Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.

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