CLAIRE M. PERKISS
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Over 20 years of experience the field of Medical Assisting
Patient and caring when working with individuals of varying backgrounds
Well organized and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Licensed Practical Nurse Clinical Experience
York Haven, York Hospital: Breast Center at Apple Hill, Wound Center, Cardiac Diagnostic Lab, Pain Center (St. Charles Way)
Wellspan Pediatrics Office, Pediatric School Nurse, Wellspan CAT Scan/Interventional Radiology, Wellspan Wound Center (S.Queen Street)
UPMC Emergency Department, IV Nurse at UPMC.
Medical Assisting
Assisted in the examination and treatment of patients, measured vital signs, EKG, breathing treatment, handled specimen in a sterile manner.
Administered PPD, injections and venipuncture, drug and alcohol screen and routine lab work.
Aided in minor surgeries and performed suture/staple removal.
Registered patients, collected co-pays and fees, verified insurance documents, gathered information for data entry in electronic medical record.
Scheduled appointments, data entry at 35 WPM, answered phones and generated referrals of all types to external providers and specialty clinics.
Provided patient education on various topics to include smoking cessation, breast exams, and diabetic self-care.
Supervisor
Instructed and provided on-the-job training for 17 employees, in addition to attending weekly management meetings
Assigned and delegated tasks, as well as monitored employees work and progress, checking for accuracy
Provided support with difficult situations and counseling/termination notices for unacceptable work performance and conduct issues
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Judge at YCST NOCTI Testing 2021
Certified Medical Assistant Wellspan Health York, PA 2016-2020
Health Technician, Lebanon VA Medical Center, Lebanon, PA 2013-2016
Certified Medical Assistant, JFC Medical, York, PA 2009-2013
Temporary Relief Carrier, United States Postal Services, Lewisberry, PA 2010-2012
Crew Leader, US CENSUS BUREAU, York, PA 2010
Certified Medical Assistant, Central Penn Management Group, Manheim, PA 2008-2009
Certified Medical Assistant, Nephrology Associates of Central Pennsylvania, Camp Hill, PA 2004-2008
Office Clinician I, 20Wellspan Health, York, PA 1999-2004
Central Brooklyn Medical Group, Brooklyn, NY 1988-1999
EDUCATION
York County School of Technology, York, PA – Licensed Practical, Nurse Pending June 2021
Wellspan Health, Certified Medical Interpreter York, PA 2016
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona – General Studies, 2017
Advanced Career Training, New York, NY - Certification, Medical Assistant Secretary, 1988
CERTIFICATION
License in Practical Nursing 2021
Certificate YCST NOCTI Testing 2021
American Red Cross, CPR Certification Exp. 2022
Certificate Medical Interpreter no exp.
LANGUAGE
French/Creole