Tonja Downing
Bullhead City, AZ *****
***************@*****.***
Career Objectives
Highly motivated self driven profession. Seeking a permanent position utilizing my experience and education to contribute to your success.
Qualifications
Compassionate, ethical, caring and hard-working.
Strategic planning. Detail oriented and organized. Project leadership. Self-motivated to succeed in any work place environment.
10 years experience as a Medical Assistant, MOHS Surgical Assistant, Certified Dermatology Technician. I took 3 years away from the work force to care for my Father with Alzheimer’s. It was without a doubt the most rewarding “job” I will have ever had.
5 years experience as a Retail Assistant Manager, 5 years as a Bar/Restaurant Manager. 10 years experience working as a Special Needs Assistant in a classroom setting. Willing to relocate to: Lake Havasu City, AZ - Kingman, AZ Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Mohs Surgical Assistant
Thomas Dermatology-Lake Havasu City, AZ
2021 to Present
I am blessed to work with some of the most amazing Surgeons helping the greatest patients. I have 10 years experience in Dermatology as well as 8 years as a Mohs Surgical Assistant. I absolutely love my career and look forward to advancing my skills and experience. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Mohave Skin and Cancer Centers-Bullhead City, AZ
January 2019 to Present
Certified Dermatology Technician
Back office Medical/Surgical assistant.
Caretaker
PARENTS-Bullhead City, AZ
September 2005 to 2019
I was the Primary caregiver for my Father who suffered from Alzheimer’s. Medical Assistant
AZ Desert Dermatology-Bullhead City, AZ
July 2014 to July 2017
• 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
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician Manager
CVS-Fort Mohave, AZ
September 2007 to July 2012
• Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement
• Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties
• Perform sales floor work, such as greeting or assisting customers, stocking shelves, or taking inventory Special Education Aide
Bennett Elementary School-Laughlin, NV
August 2003 to 2004
Special Education Teacher
Thornton Elementary School-Thornton, NH
August 2001 to 2003
Education
Associate in Travel and Hospitality
Fisher College - Boston, MA
June 1993 to May 1995
Skills
• Documentation
• Mental Health
• Case Management
• Microsoft Office
• Receptionist
• Management
• Organizational Skills
• training
• Time Management
• Medication administration
• Alzheimer's Care
• EMR Systems
• Patient Care
• Vital Signs
• Special Needs
• Project Leadership
• Medical Office Experience
• Experience Administering Injections
• Sales
• PTSD Care
• Customer service
• Planograms
• Laboratory Experience
• Caregiving
• ICD-10
• Vital signs
• EMR systems
• Medical records
• Customer service
• Documentation review
• Leadership
• Project management
• Project leadership
• Special education
• Typing
• Medication administration
• ICD coding
• Medical terminology
• Nursing
• PTSD Care
• Training & development
• Sales
• Marketing
• Teaching
• POS
• Bartending
Certifications and Licenses
Certified Medical Assistant
2015
Certified Dermatology Technician
June 2016 to March 2030