Oak Harbor WA *****- cell 360-***-****
e-mail ****************@*******.***
Barbara R Knowles RMA/EMT-B
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Objective
Goal-directed, results oriented, professional with a strong Medical Back background and education. Self - Motivate with high energy innovative and focus. Keen insight into the needs and views of others-able to listen, identify issues or problem areas, and form innovative solutions, professional, personable and articulate in presentation.
Qualifications
Served as a Medical Assistant / Phlebotomist / Receptionist in one of several areas within a Medical Treatment Facility, Operating Room; Clinics such as Outpatient, Occupational Health. Responsible for a Varity of treatment procedures and the nursing care provision to patients of all ages scheduled for treatment of illness, visual screening, minor surgical procedures, preventive health care, and /or pre-post operative care. Prepare and administer prescribed meds or immunizations and monitors patient. Administer prescribed oxygen and respiratory therapy treatments. Draw blood, collect and prepare specimens such as routine urine, stool, sputum and cultures for lab analysis. Assists physicians during diagnostic, therapeutic and/or minor surgical procedures by preparing necessary supplies and equipment. Maintain adequate supplies in-patient care areas ICD 9 coding, Electronic Medical Records, Perform other duties as needed, problem - solving Detail-oriented.
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WORK HISTORY
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03/01/2011 to 05/01/2011
Shasta College EMT-B Ride along 4-12 hour shifts
Duties: EMT Basic, supported basic trauma, life support and advanced life support decisions and functions in the emergency pre-hospital environment. Performed patient assessment and provided appropriate care as outlined by protocols and medical direction Coordinated with on-scene personnel and transporting ambulance Conducted regular equipment and vehicle inspections.
03/01/2010 to 12/31/2010
On call Medical Office Assistant Doctor Currier DPM Coupeville
Answer phone calls, triage patients over phone and walk in’s, Schedule Follow up and new patient appointments, answer any billing questions.
08 / 08 to 01/2010
On Call TCMP Contractor with Naval Hospital Oak Harbor
Lead Registered Admin Medical Assistant in the Deployment Health Center. Screen Medical Records of Active duty personal, Making sure all Immunizations and labs are current and up to date. If Medical readiness is not up to date for Active Duty personal, I order labs/Immunizations. Send them to the appropriate place to get singed off so there Status is Medical Ready to deploy. Visual screening, PPD place and read and record in the Military online web based files, Altha, MMRS, CHCS, schedule appointments through Tri Care online, Microsoft word, Maintain training jackets for department staff, continuing training of department staff. Resolving all conflicts between Active duty and Civilian personal.
08/07 to 08/08
Family Foot and Ankle Care Oak Harbor WA
Receptionist/Podiatric Medical Assistant, re order supplies, take and develop X-ray’s, Pad Net, Vitals, suture removal, Triage patient over the phone, answer phone, call in prescriptions, schedule appointments, taking complaints over the phone regarding billing issues, handling them in a timely and professional manner.
06/04 to 03/07
On site Medical Assistant/Education Aid, Receptionist CDC (MWR) NAF Atsugi Japan
To provide a warm supportive environment conductive to maximum and growth and development of children-physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually. Worked front desk answered phones, check children in and out of CDC, help Training new staff. I was called in to any emergency that arose, to provide prompt medical treatment to Children and staff as needed.
06-04 TO 03-07
Goover English School Tokyo Japan.
English as a second language instructor, Taught English to students of all ages helped with every day conversation.
06/02 to 03/04
Island Foot and Ankle Care Oak Harbor WA
Receptionist/Podiatric Medical Assistant, Surgical Coordinator, Schedule patient surgery’s, re-order supplies, take and develop X-ray’s, suture removal, Triage patients over the phone and walk ins, call in prescriptions, Pre/Post Operative patient information, Assisted in, In patient surgeries in the Ambulatory surgery center, start and stop IV’s.
06/00 to 03/02
Richard T Pepple M.D. Redding California
Front/Back Office Medical Assistant, Multi phone lines, Triage patients over phone and as walk INS, PFT’s EKG’s, File Charts, and Help Doctor with Medical Procedures, visual screening, EAR/EYE Irrigation, and Stock and prepare exam room, collect urine, or blood specimens to send to lab.
06/98 to 11/99
Unilab Redding, Anderson, Red Bluff California
Receptionist/Phlebotomist/ Lab Assistant, Running small satellite draw stations, Venipuncture, Prepare Specimens for trans port, did all filing, Quality Control, Multi phone line and scheduling appointments for lab procedures, calling Doctors offices with STAT results.
US NAVY EDUCATION_______________________________________________
USN AC Level 1 Awareness Training 2008 Certificate
USN HIPPA Continuing Education 2008 Certificate
USN Emergency Management FEMA 2008 Certificate
USN Environmental Management System Awareness 2008 Certificate
USN Combating Trafficking In Person Awareness Training 2008 Certificate
EDUACATION____________________________________________________
Shasta College Emergency Medical Technician 2011 Certificate
Winslow Convalescent Center Certified Nursing Assistant 1993 Certificate
AIDS Education Training 1992 Certificate
Eton Technical Institute Medical Assistant 1992 Diploma
ConCord Career Institute EKG/LAB Assistant 1991 Diploma