Gwendolyn Costin
Greencastle
Summary
Certified Medical Assistant with background working in fast-paced Orthopedic healthcare environments. Demonstrated strengths include clinical procedures, patient education, and administrative tasks. Well-versed in medical terminology, electronic health records, and HIPAA regulations. Previous work has consistently resulted in improved patient care through effective communication and procedural efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
OrthoIndy
Brownsburg
10.2011 - Current
- Administered injections under the direction of a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Assisted with scheduling patient appointments and follow-up visits.
- Provided support to physicians during consultations by recording patient histories accurately and documenting treatment plans accordingly.
- Provided support to patients by helping them fill out forms and answering their questions about health care services.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies ensuring adequate stock levels were maintained at all times.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Putnam High School
Bainbridge, IN05-1993
Some College (No Degree) - Medical studies
Ivy Tech
Greencastle, INSkills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Medication administration
- Customer service
- Appointment scheduling
- Inventory management
- Medical terminology
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Blood pressure measurement
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient education
- Clinical documentation
- Triage assessment
- Healthcare procedures
- Wound care
- Insurance confirmation
- Treatment setup
- Injection administration
- Certified in basic life support (BLS)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
OrthoIndy
10.2011 - Current
High School Diploma -
North Putnam High School
Some College (No Degree) - Medical studies
Ivy Tech