PAULA MITCHELL
Elkhart, IN *****
OBJECTIVE: To secure a position where I can use my valuable skills and versatility.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Effective communication skills. Work well under pressure. Dependable/Honest.
Comfortable and knowledgeable with computer programs/EMR. Cross trained in
front and back office procedures.
EDUCATION:
1999 to 2002 AAS in Medical Assisting.
2002 to 2009 Certificates in Medical Manager, Mantoux, CPR/First-Aid.,Dot,BAT,and Medtox.
2002 and 2008 Certificate in Medical Assisting.
EMPLOYMENT:
2007 – 10/2008 Memorial Health Systems, South Bend, IN CMA/Float
Traveled for coverage in several offices and urgent care centers. Used
administrative skills checking in patients and entering insurance
information. Posted payments. Administered care to patients, worked in
laboratory, drug screening. All in fast paced environments. Ran 2008 flu
clinic.
2006-2007 Crossroads Healing Arts, Inc., Goshen, IN CMA/IV infusion
Performed venipuncture, injections, and IV infusion. Assisted physician with sterile procedures and patient care. Ran a D5 weight loss program.
Ordered supplies for emergency kit and specialty kits.
2004-2006 Brown Mackie College, South Bend, IN Adjunct/Interim Director of MA’s
Develop class schedules. Hiring of new adjuncts. Taught several classes. Counseled
students with their needs and problems to aid in retention. Proctored CMA exam.
Participated in school activities. Increased overall passing of CMA exams to 90%
from 35-40%.
2003-2004 Goshen Health System, Goshen, IN CMA
Assistant to Nurse practitioner. Organized and ran a drug assist. program. Tracked
and ordered VFC vaccines. Labcorp billing. Administered clinical care as instructed.
Front desk duties as needed. Helped with implementation of EMR conversion.
2001-2003 South Bend Clinic, South Bend, IN CMA
Started in Pediatrics doing triage and assisting with patient care. Became Dr
Rzeszutko’s assistant in Internal Medicine. Insurance coding and pre-certs.
Vaccinations, injections, and sterile procedures. Other essential functions.
REFERENCES
• Christy Erwin, RN, Office Manager 574-***-****
• Jennifer Bailey, Office Manager 574-***-****
• Dr Barbara Carlson 574-***-****
• Sherry Miller, RN 574-***-****
• Ann Shutes, Office Manager ********@*******.***
• Julia Lindower,RN 574-***-****