JOANNA PACE

801-915-1673 *  jpacemcann@hotmail.com

CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT |  LIMITED PRACTICE RADIOGRAPHER

Expertly trained and tremendously empathic Certified Medical Assistant. Exceptional attention to detail plus outgoing, personable approach to sometimes very ill patients promotes trust and confidence in skills. Knowledgeable in all areas of medical assisting, from hands-on patient care to medical records management and data recording to specimen sampling and preparation. Certification exams in medical assisting and limited scope radiography anticipated Fall 2011.

KEY COURSEWORK | 3.9 GPA

Medication/Phlebotomy Skills | Patient Care | Advanced Patient Care | Human Growth and Development | Medical Terminology | Medical Office Management | Clinical Pathology I  and II | Medical Office Communications | Medical Coding Procedures | Clinical Pharmacology | Radiology | Medical Assistant Externship | English | Humanities | Computer Essentials | American Civilization | Pre-Algebra

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Medical Assistant, Major: Certified Medical Assistant, Minor: Limited Practice Radiography, Salt Lake Community College, West Jordan Utah, 3.9 GPA.

Certification, Certified Medical Assistant, anticipated Fall 2011.

Certification, Limited Scope Radiographer License, anticipated Fall 2011.

CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT EXPERIENCE

Extern, Holladay Family Practice, Holladay, UT , 2011

* Completed 200+ hours as a Medical Assistant Extern, earning an A in program and overall 3.83 GPA.

* Obtained specimens and performed CLIA waived microbiology testing, urinalysis, venipuncture, capillary draws, electrocardiography, injections, hematology testing, hearing testing, and vision testing. Screened test results.

* Assisted physician with patient care, including patient assessment.

* Provided patient education.

* Practiced standard precautions.

* Set up for and cleaned up from minor surgeries; sterilized and autoclaved surgical instruments.

* Ensured cleanliness, sanitation, and maintenance of all facilities, exam rooms, and equipment.

* Ensured compliance with HIPAA, CLIA, and OSHA regulations.

* Used Practice Partner, Red Planet, and Papersafe to maintain and organize Electronic Medical Records (EMR) efficiently. Updated patient records.

* Scheduled referrals for patients for offsite medical procedures.

* Called, faxed, and Escripted prescriptions for patients.

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Faux Painter/Muralist, Perfect Space, Cedar Hills, UT   2006–2008

* As an experienced artist, painted high-end specialty finishes on walls, ceilings, furniture, and murals, often contributing to design plan.

* Created specialty finishes on behalf of business owner.

* Developed and produced high-end murals and finishes according to interior designer plans for Parade of Homes display. Supervised two team members to accomplish projects in advance of Parade of Homes strict deadline.

Real Estate Agent, Secure Real Estate, Sandy, UT, 2006–2007

* Served as lead real estate agent for several home sales and purchases.

* Designed marketing program, including print materials and cold-calling scripts.