Kristie Gishal
Winslow
Summary
I enjoy working as a Medical Assistant and helping providers care for patients. I am a fast learner, willing to learn new things, multitasked, getting things prepared for the day to make it as easy for the providers, and love the medical field where I help others make sure they get the medical treatment we can provide.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
North Country HealthCare
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Contributed to positive health outcomes by educating patients on preventative measures, treatment plans, and follow-up care instructions.
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
Medical Assistant/Float
Mountain Park Health Center
03.2019 - 11.2019
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
- Optimized appointment scheduling processes to minimize conflicts and maximize physician availability for patients.
- Aided in accurate diagnoses by performing laboratory tests and preparing specimens for analysis.
- Contributed to clean and safe clinic environment by adhering to sanitation protocols.
Medical Assistant
Little Colorado Medical Center: Greenwood Thomas E MD
04.2017 - 12.2017
- I started as part time at $19.00 hour, a few weeks later I got hired on as full time. I worked with one provider Dr. John Sears when he was working hospital rounds I would help cover other providers or help in other areas of the clinic. I learned how to clean wounds, Wound Vac. Immunizations, Chart appearances, Vitals, blood draws, INR, EKG, Ear Lavage, clean and sanitize patient rooms, ROIs from other facilities, referrals, Med refills, ect.. I was hands on and learned to multi task and work well with co workers. I assisted providers with many procedure and well women exams to stitches and staple removals.
Medical Assistant
Navajo Health Foundation - Sage Memorial Hospital
12.2014 - 11.2016
- I worked on hands with many providers with this hospital Charting, Vital Signs, Immunizations, Blood draws, A1C, Hcg test, referrals, Ear Lavage, EKGs, Sanitizing rooms, wound care, assisting provider with procedures well women exams and many others. Multi tasked, fast paced. signing off and making sure Dr. signed off charts.
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
- Reduced wait times by swiftly processing insurance claims, verifying coverage, and obtaining pre-authorizations when necessary.
- Streamlined office operations by managing inventory levels, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
- Assisted in the development of clinic policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, ensuring sterile environment and patient comfort.
- Conducted patient follow-up calls to monitor treatment progress and answer any questions.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests to assist in diagnosis and treatment of conditions.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
Education
Diploma -
Ganado High School
Ganado, Arizona05.2003
Medical Assistant Cert - undefined
Apollo College
Phoenix, Arizona07.2005
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient scheduling
- Customer service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Data entry
- Phlebotomy
- Reliable team player
- Procedure assistance
- Electronic health records
- Electronic medical records
- Compassionate
- Immunization administration
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Specimens collection and processing
- Patient assessments
- Medical procedures
- Laboratory specimen collection
- Professionalism and ethics
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Appointment setting
- Medical supply inventory
- Equipment sterilization
- Complex Problem-solving
- OB/GYN procedures
- Simple dressings
- Reliable transportation
- Lab equipment operation
- Lab equipment calibration
- Specimen labeling
Timeline
Medical Assistant
North Country HealthCare
10.2019 - 01.2020
Medical Assistant/Float
Mountain Park Health Center
03.2019 - 11.2019
Medical Assistant
Little Colorado Medical Center: Greenwood Thomas E MD
04.2017 - 12.2017
Medical Assistant
Navajo Health Foundation - Sage Memorial Hospital
12.2014 - 11.2016
Medical Assistant Cert - undefined
Apollo College
Diploma -
Ganado High School
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