Medical Assistant Manager

Valerie E. Vanidestine

***** ****** ** *** *** Centreville, Va 20121

Tel: 540-***-**** ********@***.***

Education

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience/Pre-Medicine, with minor in Psychology

Work Experience

Medical Assistant July 2012- Current

The Feldman E.N.T. Group, P.C.

Washington, DC

Brought patients into exam rooms to begin triage by taking vitals and further information about present illness. Recorded all information into Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and assisted doctors in both out and in patient procedures, including occasional surgeries as well as administering allergy shots for immunology therapy patients.

Manager on Duty (MOD)

George Mason Aquatic and Fitness Center August 2009- November 2011

Fairfax, VA

Assist patrons with check-in and membership registration and, in so doing, have extensive knowledge and experience using registration software (CLASS). Handled all manners of front desk transactions, including: cash, credit, and check. Additionally, also instructed patrons on how to use our exercise equipment and properly exercise, and am responsible for cleaning and maintaining that equipment. Was promoted to a trainer position in July 2010 and trained new employees of the policies and software programs. Furthermore, supervised staff in Campus Recreation Facilities when full-time, senior staff are not present. Also solely in charge of the multi million dollar recreation facility as well as all patrons and employees well being.

Research Experience

George Mason Biopsychology Lab January 2010-August 2010

Research Assistant, Fairfax, VA

Worked with mice injected with APP virus (Amyloid Precursor Protein) as well as the E4 protein, both known to contribute to Alzheimer’s disease. Was in charge of daily animal care, including food, water and environmental upkeep; assisted with behavioral testing of Barnes and Morris Water mazes. Also preformed brain extractions on all cohorts of mice as well as coronal slicing and staining for analysis of results.

Extracurricular

Alpha Epsilon Delta- George Mason Pre-health Honor Society December 2010-May 2012

National membership

Worked with fundraising for various health walks and programs throughout the greater Northern Virginia region, and attended open-heart surgeries organized by the AED chapter. Also voted for officers at the end of Spring semesters for the upcoming year.

George Mason Women in Neuroscience May 2010-May 2012

Founding member (May 2010)

Fundraising Chair (August 2010-Current)

As a founding member worked with other students to gain support and funding to create the Women in Neuroscience (W.I.N) and as the fundraising chair organized fundraising and volunteer activities in the local medical community including AIDS Walk in Washington, DC 2010 and DC walk for Multiple Sclerosis 2011.

Volunteer Experience

Sunrise Assisted Living October 2009-March 2010

Fairfax, VA

Worked with physicians and occupational therapists to assist in daily tasks such as feeding and exercising of temporary rehabilitation and permanent nursing home patient

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