Karen Dillard
Sugar Hill
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience at Atlanta Heart Specialists, excelling in cardiac monitoring and patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient safety and streamline operations, leveraging strong organizational skills and expertise in 12-lead ECG. Committed to delivering exceptional patient education and support in fast-paced environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Stress Technician
Atlanta Heart Specialists
Johns Creek, GA
06.2024 - Current
- Conducts electrocardiogram, and both exercise tolerance and myocardial perfusion stress tests by using electronic test equipment and recording devices.
- Uses NPR to input information into the computerized patient record system.
- Charts patient encounters by recording information such as vitals, physician findings, and recommendations from the test.
Medical Assistant
Atlanta Heart Specialists
Johns Creek, GA
06.2024 - Current
- Directs patients to exam rooms, fields questions, and prepares for physician examinations.
- Obtain the client's medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Obtain lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation and processing.
- Supports duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment and Holter monitors.
- Sanitize, restock, and organize exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Perform medical records management, including filing, organizing, scanning documents, and billing.
Practice Manager
Fresh Start for the Mind Conseling
Suwanee, GA
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Ordered all office supplies and kept a check on inventory levels.
- Addressed and remedied all patient or team member issues.
- Assessed processes and procedures, complying with OSHA and HIPAA regulations.
- Managed daily practice operations to optimize appointment scheduling, patient records management, and billing functions.
Senior Health Physics Technican
Theragenics
Buford, GA
07.2005 - 10.2018
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Led and trained on radiation safety measures, and used protective devices to prevent harm to staff.
Education
NHA- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant -
Medical Institute of North Georgia
Braselton, GA05-2024
Skills
- Cardiac monitoring
- Patient care
- Clinical assessment
- Vital signs measurement
- IV insertion
- Phlebotomy
- 12-lead ECG
- Patient education
- Patient safety
Certification
- CET - EKG Technician
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- BLS- Basic life support
- ACLS- Advanced cardiac life support
Timeline
Cardiac Stress Technician
Atlanta Heart Specialists
06.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Atlanta Heart Specialists
06.2024 - Current
Practice Manager
Fresh Start for the Mind Conseling
10.2020 - 01.2022
Senior Health Physics Technican
Theragenics
07.2005 - 10.2018
NHA- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant -
Medical Institute of North Georgia