Mary Ballard
Abingdon
Summary
Medical professional prepared for this role, bringing valuable experience in clinical and administrative functions. Known for reliable support in patient care and effective communication with healthcare teams. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability to meet changing priorities. Proficient in patient interaction, medical record management, and office support tasks.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Harford Lower Extremity Specialists
10.2022 - Current
- Obtaining and documenting patient information pertaining to reason for visit
- Verifying current patient information to include medical history, medications and vitals
- Performing X rays
- Preparing injections as needed for treatment
- Assisting with minor surgical procedures under local and general sedation and or pain management.
- Wound care and dressing changes
- Collection and processing of surgical equipment
- Onboarding and training of new hires
- Pre and Post operative education with patient’s as well as chart reconciliation
- Assessed patient health records to ensure accurate information and compliance with medical standards.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, optimizing appointment flow and reducing wait times.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and procedures, enhancing patient care quality.
- Implemented electronic health record systems to streamline patient data management and access.
- Trained new staff on protocols and practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- 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.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- 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.
Dr. Block, DPM Podiatrist
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Patient intake
- Obtaining and documenting patient information pertaining to reason for visit
- Verifying current patient information to include medical history, medications and vitals
- Performing X rays
- Preparing injections as needed for treatment
- Dispensing and providing patient education on various splints and orthotic devices
- Assisting with minor surgical procedures under local and general sedation and or pain management.
- Wound care and dressing changes
Paragonix Technologies
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Provides onsite support and education to staff and surgeons in the use of SherpaPak heart transportation device
Chief Clinical Coordinator
STAR Teams Inc.
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Provide oversight, direction, functional leadership and accountability over the clinical coordinators.
- Provided perfusion and basic surgical assisting duties.
- Training and evaluation of new members.
- Policy and protocol development and review.
- Communication and coordination with donor staff and recipient staff before and during procurement.
- Coordinated patient care activities to enhance service delivery and optimize outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline communication and enhance patient support services.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in clinical coordination and patient management strategies.
Donation Services Technician/Organ Backtable
The Living Legacy Foundation-Organ
03.2014 - 07.2021
- Evaluates medical suitability of potential organ donors
- Requests and interprets labs and diagnostic tests needed for evaluation of potential donors for clinical management.
- Performs the role of organ back table specialist providing support to the clinical team during surgical recovery both at home hospitals as well as flyouts.
- Perform biopsies and preparation of Aperio slides for kidney biopsy read
- Cannulation and cleaning of kidneys to be placed on pump as well as monitoring while awaiting placement.
- Training of new DST/OBT
- Recovers organs and like tissues accepted for research studies
- Performs donor management on site at hospital in the days leading up recovery day
- Attends all company meetings and company mandated training
- Operated and maintained medical equipment used for organ recovery and transplantation.
- Assisted in the preparation and documentation of organ preservation processes.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient workflow during recovery operations.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for equipment handling and safety protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels of essential supplies, ensuring availability for critical operations.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on machinery to guarantee optimal performance standards.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
Training Coordinator/Fleet Safety Coordinator
Hart to Heart Ambulance
02.2012 - 03.2014
- Provided initial as well as continued training to all EMS providers and drivers
- Trained all emergency vehicle operators
- Trained all providers in all company SOP’s, company rules and regulations
- Ensured all providers were current on all certifications to provide care at their skill level
- Ensured all ambulances were in full working order as well as schedule all preventative and emergency maintenance.
- Kept inventory on all medical equipment and supplies as well as ensured they were properly functioning.
- ACLS/CCRT- Worked as part of critical care team to transport patients to facilities for higher level of care, adults and pediatrics. Managed transport pumps, monitors, vents, balloon pumps and pediatric isolett
Emergency Room Technician
Franklin Square- Emergency Department
02.2009 - 02.2012
- Worked with RN in assigned rooms to assess and triage patients
- Assisted in triage and registering new patients
- IV placement and blood draws
- Obtained medical history as well as vitals on all incoming patients
- Assisted in wound care, cast and splint placement
- Provided discharge instructions and information for outgoing patients
- Served as IV team member on night shifts for ICU and medical floors that needed new IV’s placed or blood draws on admitted patients.
- When needed, worked in Peds ER performing similar duties as on adult unit
Emergency Room Technician
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center- Emergency Department
11.2007 - 02.2009
- Worked with RN in assigned rooms to assess and triage patients
- Assisted in triage and registering new patients
- IV placement and blood draws
- Obtained medical history as well as vitals on all incoming patients
- Assisted in wound care, cast and splint placement
- Provided discharge instructions and information for outgoing patients
- Served as IV team member on night shifts for ICU and medical floors that needed new IV’s placed or blood draws on admitted patients.
Multifunctional Technician
Johns Hopkins Hospital-MICU
06.2002 - 10.2007
- Worked closely with nursing staff and physicians to provide overall patient care
- IV placement and blood draw
- Obtaining ABG’s
- Foley placements
- NG/OG placement
- Wound care
- Trach care and changes
- Monitoring CVVHD patient’s and equipment
- Assisting with triple lumen and SWAN placement
- Line placement and changes
- Patient transport to/from CT, MRI, OR for procedures and diagnostics
- Participated in rounds if/when RN not available for assigned patients
- Carried cardiac alert pager (assigned by charge RN each shift)
- Responsible for verifying IV pump settings and clearing at end of shift for I&O shift calculations
Education
EMT-B -
Baltimore County Fire And Rescue Acadamy
01-1998
High School - General Studies
Bel Air High School
Bel Air, MD01.1996
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Multitasking and organization
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient scheduling
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Procedure assistance
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Harford Lower Extremity Specialists
10.2022 - Current
Dr. Block, DPM Podiatrist
07.2022 - 10.2022
Paragonix Technologies
05.2022 - 09.2022
Chief Clinical Coordinator
STAR Teams Inc.
03.2021 - 01.2022
Donation Services Technician/Organ Backtable
The Living Legacy Foundation-Organ
03.2014 - 07.2021
Training Coordinator/Fleet Safety Coordinator
Hart to Heart Ambulance
02.2012 - 03.2014
Emergency Room Technician
Franklin Square- Emergency Department
02.2009 - 02.2012
Emergency Room Technician
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center- Emergency Department
11.2007 - 02.2009
Multifunctional Technician
Johns Hopkins Hospital-MICU
06.2002 - 10.2007
High School - General Studies
Bel Air High School
EMT-B -
Baltimore County Fire And Rescue Acadamy