Krystal Garner Email & Phone Number

Assist with all Clinical Operations for the Divisions of Rheumatology and Endocrinology. Aided with the implementation of numerous process improvement initiatives to improve clinic workflow and increase patient satisfaction scores. Support the Rheumatology and Endocrinology divisions, 12 Physicians and a significant number of Fellows.Key accomplishments include:• Perform outpatient clinic triaging of patients and patient teachings on glucometers• Lead co-workers and physicians to ensure the appropriate delivery of services to patients • Provide clinical orientation for all new clinical staff members • Perform administrative duties such as ordering supplies, submitting maintenance and housekeeping requests, • Compose notes from weekly staff meetings and huddles• Document vital signs and pharmacy information utilizing electronic medical record• Review weekly schedules for 12 physicians in Rheumatology and Endocrinology to coordinate and assign exam rooms accordingly • Maintain and inspect all medication expiration dates and complete monthly hazards surveillance report• Update patients medical records to insure proper documentation• Aid with coverage of Front Desk Check in processes• Provide assistance to the Dermatology clinic as needed• Perform blood glucose testing, perform ABPM (Automatic Blood Pressure Monitoring) connections• Direct supervision and organizing of patient flow for 2 clinics, Assisting physicians in performing “Time Out” procedures• Created and instituted clinical fall risk protocol• Responsible for submitting monthly hand hygiene observations to the infection prevention department

Assisted the physician with skin cancer removal (MOHS Surgery) & other examsChecked in patients set up surgical tray, obtain patient histories, & vital signsPerformed local anesthetic injections daily & scheduled surgical procedures & monitored patient appointments, practiced safety, environmental & infection control methodsPerformed sterilization techniques on a daily basis, removed sutures & maintained biopsy logsPrepared pathology requisitions for specimens on a daily basis & updated clinical manuals (HIPPA, OSHA, MSDS)

•Provided exceptional customer service towards patients & staff•Prepared patients for laser procedures & triage patients according to their scheduled appointments•Assisted the physician with minor surgery procedures such as mole removals & cosmetic treatments•Prepared & verified prescriptions through maintaining accurate physician notes•Ordered supplies & sterilized instruments accordingly

Performed presentations to high school seniorsCoordinated & hosted open houses & scholarship competitionsScheduled appointments for future students & correlated letters & faxes for upcoming future starts

Assistant to seven physicians & triage patients Assisted with sigmoidoscopy, stress test & minor surgery proceduresPerformed EKG’s, spirometry/PFT & holter monitor Administered injections, IM injections, PPD, and pulse oximetryOrdered supplies & medications, assisted with pap smear examinationsProvided administrative support for the front office as needed

Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (Aas), Medical Office Assistant/Specialist