Patient Care Medical Office
Resume:
PAMELA J. SZWARC
Newport News, VA *3601
I am an experienced CHT AND CMA with over 34 years of experience in the Medica field. My last position was in a Vascular Specialty Medical office. I am currently looking for a remote position in which I can apply my skills and knowledge while continuing to grow and learn.
SKILLS
Experienced in the assistance of adult and pediatric care and physicals. Along with
administering basic office hearing and eye exams.
Interviewing and screening individual patients and charting of patient medical histories,
vital signs.
Instrumental in maintaining medical records, managing medical billing and scheduling
patient appointments.
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, infection control practices, nutrition, medical ethics, cardiology disease states and minor in office surgical procedures.
Knowledge of and the ability to perform Phlebotomy, EKG, Vital signs, vital sign monitoring, medication management, CPR/AED, first aid, routine diagnostic testing as ordered in the office, EMR, wound care and general Patient care as required with in scope of practice.
Along with office clinical assistance, organizational and problem-solving skills.
EXPERIANCE
Riverside Regional Medical Center Vascular Specialty Office
Newport News VA 08/2023 to 06/2024
Greeting and preparing patients, patient screening, vital signs, care, patient education, updating and maintaining medical records. Answering and triaging calls along with providing information to patients and physicians as needed. Scheduling appointments, follow up procedure appointment, scheduling vascular ultrasounds and CTA’s. Assisting physicians with procedures. Independently providing Wound care, suture removal and staple removal following physician’s orders. EPIC medical charting system along with other EHR systems. Handling billing and insurance questions when needed. Ensure examination rooms are clean, stocked, and organized. Maintain inventory of medical supplies and order as needed. Adhere to infection control and safety protocols. Along with any other duties related to the medical office needs.
PAMELA J. SZWARC
Davita Harbourview
Suffolk, VA 08/2021 to 02/2023
PCT III CHT
Verification and identification of both the patient and the patient’s treatment orders.
Setting up and ensuring the dialysis machine and other related
equipment for patients’ treatment is working properly before treatment.
Monitor patients during treatment to ensure patient safety. Upon completion of patient's
treatment dismantle and disinfect dialysis equipment. Perform and record
patient observations, vital signs and all other required documentation.
Obtain blood samples and culture specimens and prepare for shipment as ordered.
Responsible for the setup of and maintaining the water treatment system,
along with both the bicarb and acid delivery systems.
Preceptor, educator and expert canulation of vascular accesses, AV fistula, graft, or catheter. Measure and adjust blood flow rates according to established protocols. Calculate and adjust ultra filtration rates according to patient’s needs, Talk patients through the dialysis process
attend to patient needs. Respond to emergency scenarios work in tandem with nurses and doctors in both chronic and acute settings.
New Directions Medical Staffing
AK, OK, NY, & IA 2018 - 2021
Traveling Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Similar responsibilities as the position listed above.
American Renal Associates
St. Petersburg, FL 2017 - 2018
Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Similar responsibilities as the position listed above.
West Mercury Dialysis
Hampton, VA 2017 - 2017
Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Similar responsibilities as the position listed above.
New Directions Medical Staffing
Baltimore, MD 2015 - 2016
Traveling Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Similar responsibilities as the position listed above.
EDUCATION/ LICENSURE
WESTON HIGH SCHOOL
Weston, MA
Class of 1982
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) National Health career Association (NHA)
Graduate of Stepful CCMA Program 06/09/2023
Certification number T9C8W2A7 Exp. 07/06/2025
BONENT Certified Hemodialysis Technician
License Number 2101171 Exp. 04/30/2026
CPR Health Care Provider
Current Exp. 01/2025
REFERENCES
Kristin Lynch: Clinic Manager Riverside Vascular Specialists Office number 757-***-****
Cell number 757-334-171
Mary Robins: Clinical Coordinator office number 757-***-**** cell number 804-***-****
Michael Burnett charge nurse from Texas travel assignment. 325-***-****
Debra Dixon CMA coworker. 757-***-****
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