Professional Summary
I have **+ years of work experience in business administration, assisting top executive directors and physicians. I am currently seeking an office administration position in a business environment.
Professional Experience
Corinthian Colleges, Inc. 6/2010-2/2012
• Worked directly with the Regional Director as Executive Assistant for the Midwest Region
o Performed human resources administrative functions
o Maintained business and expense analyses
o Participated in event planning and prioritization
PrimaCare Medical Centers 7/2010-11/2010
• Performed medical assisting functions as follows:
o Clinical
Reported and documented patient’s symptoms, responses, and status based on chief complaint
Performed patient procedures and treatments as delegated by the Physician
Performed basic laboratory procedures such as phlebotomy, drug screens, monospots, strep screens and urine dips
Collected, identified, and assisted in resolving problems regarding continuous quality improvement
Administered medications as delegated by the physician
o Patient Education
Reviewed discharge instructions with patients as documented by the provider
Consulted with, utilized and made referrals to appropriate community agencies and/or health care resources to assist in providing continuity of care
Ensured customer satisfaction through respectfully and courteous treatment to all internal and external customers in all forms of communication
o Safety/Infection Control
Implemented measures to promote a safe environment for patients and others such as monitoring and maintenance of medical supplies and equipment, standard practice precautions, and participating in safety drills and in-services
Implemented measures to prevent exposure to infectious pathogens and communicable conditions
University of Miami / Dept. of Public Health 2/2010-5/2010
• Worked as Research Assistant / Phlebotomist on HIV Study
o Research Assistant duties included 4 hrs. per day of the following:
Review of lab results
Abstraction of medical records
Reporting of adverse events and serious adverse events
Maintaining clinical study supplies and equipment
Delivery of specimens to the state lab for storage
Shipment of specimens to the designated central lab in Seattle, WA
Patient recruitment and enrollment
o Phlebotomy duties included 4 hrs. per day of routine lab activities
University of Michigan / Ravitz Phase I Center 12/2007-12/2009
• Held position of Medical Assistant Specialist in the Ravitz Phase I Center for solid and liquid cancer research
o Became part of the team at start-up of the unit
o Instrumental in writing standard practice guides and setting up processes for various procedures that are performed in the unit
o Performed patient flow, vitals, electrocardiograms, blood draws, and closely monitored our patients, providing comfort and care for them
o Performed opening and closing activities
o Maintained par, IV, and linen carts
o Responsible for learning each new protocol and attending relative meetings such as logistics, feasibility, and site initiation meetings
University of Michigan / Hematology/Oncology 8/2006-12/2007
• Administrative / Research Assistant to the leading physician in the treatment of Multiple Myeloma
o Recruitment of study patients
o Involved in various aspects of grant procurement
o Kept abreast of clinical trials and collected blood samples for each study
o Supervised start-up of the Physician Assistant Service including scheduling interviews, pre-screening, and provided recommendations and selections for hirees
o Coordinated the Moonlighting Service and supervised approximately 30 physicians
o Coordinated Multiple Myeloma Conferences
o Purchase card reconciliation
o Maintained several gift accounts and a discretionary account
o Responsible for routine administrative duties such as composing correspondence, proofreading and editing, transcription, answering phones, and procurement of supplies and equipment
o Interfaced with pharmaceutical representatives who provided funding for our studies
University of Michigan / Department of Pathology 11/1999-3/2005
• Performed phlebotomy duties as a Clinical Lab Associate II
o Recruitment, training, and management of new hires
o Inpatient and outpatient phlebotomy services
o Bench testing
o Transport and tracking of blood products
Academic Achievements
Eastern Michigan University Miami-Dade College
- Bachelor of Science Degree 5/2002 - Associate of Arts Degree 6/1987
Ross Medical Education Center Northern High School
- Medical Assisting Certificate 1/1979 - High School Diploma 6/1977