Medical Assistant Surgery Scheduler
Resume:
Lori Frame
Registered Medical Assistant/Surgical Assistant/Surgery Scheduler/Bariatric Coordinator/
SPT
Melbourne, FL 32935
***********@*****.***
Dedicated and multi-skilled RMA with 20 years of healthcare experience in all medical fields. I love all fields of medicine, but especially the surgical field working with patients that suffer from cancer and
those with special needs. I am great with one on one care and have a strong desire to help people in need. I excel in surgical wound care. I have the ability to explain surgeries, procedures and tests to patients and their families in terms that they can understand. I perform all tasks with patient centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. I am hardworking, energetic person and have a positive attitude with willingness to learn. I am dependable and willing to take on any task assigned to me. I will go out of my way to help patients, physicians and my coworkers. I study daily in all medical fields to better myself and be a better asset to physician, coworkers and patients.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
Dr Shakti Bakshi - Melbourne, FL
September 2020 to January 2023
Greeted and Roomed patients, obtained vitals, glucose checks, PT/INR's EKG's, injections, and urine dipsticks, drug testing, aorta gram, throat cultures, urine drug screens, as well as all CLIA waived procedures. E-scribed prescriptions maintained supplies and restocked Cleaned and turned exams\ rooms around for next patient. Registered Medical Assistant/Wound Care Assistant (PT) TEPAS Health Care - Melbourne, FL
February 2019 to May 2020
I work with the ARNP doing wound care rounds at several nursing homes in Brevard. I assist with dressing the wounds as well as scribe the measurements, locations and condition of wounds. Document all results in EMR system.
Sterile Processing Technician (FT)
Steward Medical Group - Melbourne, FL
October 2017 to March 2018
Operated and serviced several high level disinfecting ultrasonic washers, steam autoclaves, liquid based washer/disinfectors and vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilization systems. Prepared and distributed operating room and module order requests in accordance with priority identification; providing excellent customer service for problem resolution. Observed and identified equipment discrepancies, completed minor repairs, submitted work requests, and maintained equipment records.
Assembled, documented, accounted for, and packaged all instrumentation and sets according to individual department protocols.
Maintained a clean and safe environment while observing all personal protective equipment standards, standard precautions, and infection control practices. Driver Helper (Seasonal)
UPS - Palm Bay, FL
October 2017 to December 2017
Job was a temporary position in the busy holiday season during UPS deliveries. I assisted the UPS driver by sorting, scanning, and deliveries to peoples homes. I thoroughly enjoyed doing this job. Registered Medical Assistant (PT)
Dr. Manahar Reddy - Melbourne, FL
November 2013 to January 2014
Greeted and Roomed patients, obtained vitals, glucose checks, PT/INR's EKG's, injections, and urine dipsticks, drug testing, aorta gram, throat cultures, urine drug screens, as well as all CLIA waived procedures.
Cleaned and turned exams\ rooms around for next patient. Registered Medical Assistant/Surgery Scheduler/Surgical Assistant/ Bariatric((FT)
Riverside Surgical and Weight Loss Center, LLC - Sebastian, FL January 2009 to June 2012
Sebastian, FL
January 2009 to June 2012
Greeted and Roomed patients, Obtained Vitals,
Understands mobility needs of patients, Charting expertise/Scribing. Well versed in CPT codes and ICD-10 codes.
Documented all visits into EMR.
Calm and level headed under duress.
Extensive knowledge of medical terminology and taught receptionists terminology when time was allowed.
Calmed patients down before in office surgical procedures, helped with patients that had young children. Called results of tests to patients.
Ordered all radiological procedures.(mammograms, GI studies, MRI's, CT's, and U/S's) Set up and broke down surgical fields.
Ordered general and surgical supplies, collected surgical specimens, filled out proper requisitions and called couriers to pick up.
Scheduled all surgeries and assured PA surgical help was available and conveyed when, where, and type of surgery being performed.
Wrote all pre and post protocols and gave to patients before surgery. Gave injections, drew up medications, IV removals, EKG's, finger sticks, urine dipsticks. Numbed patients with anesthetic for surgical procedures in office. Able to lift 50 lbs + Maintained all biohazard material. Called prescriptions to pharmacies, and wrote them. Triaged all incoming patient calls.
Cleaned and maintained all exam rooms.
Spoke at bariatric seminars.
Help front staff with scheduling patients, referrals and authorizations. Called insurance companies to authorize a drug not on patients tier. Helped answer phones.
Communicated with other physicians.
Communicated with Home Nursing facilities and family members. Wound care, removal of sutures and staples, wound vacs, dressing changes, maintained and removed JP drains, and accessed ports.
Scrubbed and sterilized all surgical equipment, cold sterilization and autoclave per OSHA requirements. Surgical assistant for physician with all in office procedures such as, punch, tangential biopsies, I&D's, cyst removals, U/S guided biopsies, skin cancer removals, and incisional/excisional procedures. Registered Medical Assistant/Surgery Scheduler/Surgical Assistant/ Bariatric(FT)
OMNI Healthcare - Palm Bay, FL
July 2004 to January 2009
Same duties as listed above (worked for the same physician) Assisted other physicians in different fields
(Cardiology, Gynecology, Nephrology, Neurology, Dermatology, Primary care, Family Practice, and Urology
Floater (PT)
Dr Mark Figura, DDS - Palm Bay, FL
June 2002 to June 2003
Palm Bay, FL
Greeted patients, assisted dental assistants, hygienists, scrubbed and autoclaved instruments, kept tickler file to remind patients of upcoming cleaning appointments, confirmed appointments, Booked appointments, cleaned office, set up and broke down sterile fields. Developed and copied X-rays and any other needs in office
Quality Control Chemical Technician (FT)
Harris Semiconductor - Palm Bay, FL
1979 to 1991
Performed QC audits in the "white rooms". Wrote specifications for all new chemicals. Maintained MSDS sheets. Worked in shipping and receiving. I was also on the QC board which consisted of Chemical, Electrical Engineers and clean room Managers. I had security clearance at the time I worked there. Education
High school diploma in Medical Assistant Program
Keiser College - Melbourne, FL
May 2002 to May 2004
Skills
• EKG (10+ years)
• WOUND CARE (10+ years)
• Surgical and Radiology Scheduling (10+ years)
• EMR
• Injections (10+ years)
• CPR / BLS / AED infants, adult and children (10+ years) (10+ years)
• Patient Care (10+ years)
• Vital Signs (10+ years)
• CPR (10+ years)
• Microsoft Word
• EHR
• Filing
• Medical Records (10+ years) Basic Computer Skills: PC -- Proficient November 2019 Performing basic computer operations, navigating a Windows OS, and troubleshooting common computer problems. Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/share
• to (10+ years)
• profile/ f025449e832a06b7bf7e4c302cd3ebf0eed53dc074545cb7 First Aid -- Proficient November 2019 Treating common medical emergencies. Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/ share
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• profile/ b27d6482f388917ffb11d261f3d7e356eed53dc074545cb7 Medical Assistant -- Highly Proficient November 2019 Providing nursing aid to patients using knowledge of relevant equipment and procedures. Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/share (10+ years)
• profile/ e7a4713a1aa4321cb8f3e6b299aeddfe Nursing Aide Skills -- Highly Proficient October 2019 Measures a candidate's ability to provide nursing aid to patients using knowledge of relevant equipment and procedures. Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/ share
• profile/53bd9c790a8a0867022fa7ace1588219eed53dc074545cb7 Medical Terminology -- Highly Proficient October 2019 Understanding and using medical terminology. Full results: https:// share.indeedassessments.com/share
• profile/ c115a64aeb3d237cdd05571d673c87cdeed53dc074545cb7 Grit & Work Ethic -- Highly Proficient October 2019 Staying focused on a long-term goal despite difficulties, valuing productive use of one's time, and striving for excellence. Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/ share
• profile/1c07421e5fcfeb80f015214cbfcd6333eed53dc074545cb7 Electronic Medical Records: Best Practices -- Proficient November 2019 Knowledge of EMR data, associated privacy regulations, and best practices for EMR use. Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/share (10+ years)
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• ICD-10
• Public Speaking
• Primary Care Experience
• Triage
• Caregiving
• eClinicalWorks
• CPR Certified
• CPR/AED/BLS (10+ years)
Certifications and Licenses
Medical Assistant
May 2002 to May 2004
CPR/BLS/AED infant, child, adult
January 2023 to Present
Assessments
Customer Focus & Orientation — Expert
March 2020
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity Full results: Expert
Work Style: Reliability — Highly Proficient
March 2020
Tendency to be dependable and come to work
Full results: Highly Proficient
Electronic Medical Records: Best Practices — Highly Proficient April 2020
Knowledge of EHR data, associated privacy regulations, and best practices for EHR use Full results: Highly Proficient
Work Style: Conscientiousness — Proficient
March 2020
Tendency to be well-organized, rule-abiding, and hard-working Full results: Proficient
Medical Terminology — Highly Proficient
January 2020
Understanding and using medical terminology
Full results: Highly Proficient
Work Style: Perseverance — Highly Proficient
October 2019
Staying focused on a long-term goal despite difficulties, valuing productive use of one's time, and striving for excellence
Full results: Highly Proficient
Direct Care — Proficient
November 2019
Showing sensitivity and enthusiasm while providing care to patients. Full results: Proficient
Memorization & Recall — Proficient
November 2019
Committing product or merchandise information to memory and recalling it at a later time. Full results: Proficient
First Aid — Proficient
November 2019
Treating common medical emergencies.
Full results: Proficient
Basic Computer Skills: PC — Proficient
November 2019
Performing basic computer operations, navigating a Windows OS, and troubleshooting common computer problems.
Full results: Proficient
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Additional Information
Employee of the month
July 2007
Scholarship while attending Keiser College
Tutored fellow students at Keiser College and was recognized by my peers and Professors Deans Lists every semester at Keiser College
Maintained a 4.3 GPA at Keiser
Softball coach of the Year several times throughout years in Little League
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