Dawn Marquez

Retired orthopedic medical assistant / x-ray technician with 30+ years of hands on patient care. Seeking to transition to a part time role in a veterinary clinic to utilize my love of animals, and my strengths of compassionate, detail oriented clinical caregiver supporting both patients and families.

Medical Assistant / Surgery Scheduler - CONGRESS / HUNTINGTON ORTHOPEDICS - ARCADIA / PASADENA CA

(2003 - 2025)

Retired

• Greet patients from waiting area and escort to back office.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information, vital signs, height and weight.
• Determine if X-Rays are needed as per doctor’s protocol. Order their completion prior to entrance to exam room.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, X-rays and other tests readily accessible for doctor’s review.
• Assist physicians to examine and treat patients: injections, special procedures and splinting and casting.
• Suture / Staple removal, wound care, dressings
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians instructions to patients.
• Clean and sterilize instruments.
• Dispose of contaminated supplies.
• Inventory and order medical, office supplies, equipment and DME.
• Maintain a clean, organized and efficient work environment.
• Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.
• Previously licensed X-ray technologist in extremities, torso skeletal
• Returning patient calls
• completion of patient disability forms
• Obtain workers compensation, PPO and HMO authorizations.
• Schedule tests and surgical procedures as authorized, Ordering of special implants.
• Maintain doctors surgical calendar