Sarah Rhew Email & Phone Number

Working as a Medical Assistant while continuing my education towards my Nursing degree.

• Interviewed patients to obtain medical histories and recorded information in a computerized paperless charting system • Measured vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, and weight) • Administered injections and performed routine laboratory tests• Prepared patients/rooms for physical examinations; positioned patients, instruments and equipment; sterilized equipment and properly disposed of contaminated supplies • Expedited prescription orders in an accurate and timely manner for both pharmacists and patients.

• Assisted physicians pre- and post-operative procedures: (LEEPs, Vaccinations, Colposcopies, Artificial Inseminations, Cryosurgeries, Wound care, EKG, Lab procedures)• Prepared patients/rooms for physical examinations; interviewed patients to obtain medical histories; explained treatment procedures; sterilized equipment and properly disposed of contaminated supplies• Operated medical equipment and instruments (EKG, LEEP, Cryosurgery)• Coordinated a high volume of daily pharmaceutical matters to verify and expedite prescription orders• Efficiency and confidentiality ensured open lines of communication between patients, staff, and physicians in order to resolve problems, inquires, and concerns

• Performed medical receptionist duties• Filled in for various other office positions (Medical assistant, Insurance verifier, Medical records)

• Efficiently responsible for front desk and checkout in areas of computerized processes utilizing Centricity (Scheduling, Billing, Collections, Medical/insurance records management; including major carriers and Medicare)• Processed an average of 500 patients on a weekly basis for a fast-paced practice• Maintained open lines of communication between patients, physicians, staff, and laboratory personnel• Responded to priority issues ensuring the prompt referral of urgently needed medical care