Roxanne Peterson
Washington State Certified Medical Assistant (MA-C)
About
Highly skilled and versatile Washington State Certified Medical Assistant (MA-C) with over 15 years of comprehensive experience spanning direct clinical care, advanced outpatient phlebotomy, and medical office coordination. Proven multi-specialty expertise in high-acuity oncology care, podiatry clinics, general practice, and dialysis unit scheduling. Expert in venipuncture, vital signs tracking, EKG administration, rooming protocols, and managing strict infection control measures.
Committed to clinical accuracy, EHR optimization, and compassionate patient advocacy within the regional healthcare network.
Experience
Private Duty Medical Assistant (Oncology Care) - Private Patient - Washington State
(2023-05 - 2025-08)
- Provided comprehensive, high-acuity in-home clinical care, vital signs monitoring, and symptom documentation for an advanced oncology patient.
- Managed complex medication regimens, tracked compliance, and administered prescribed therapies under direct physician directives.
- Enforced strict infection control, PPE compliance, and sanitization protocols to protect an immunocompromised, high-risk patient.
- Served as the primary clinical liaison to coordinate care, schedule specialist appointments, and communicate updates to the treating oncology team.
Unit Coordinator (Temporary Contract) - Northwest Kidney Centers - Washington State
(2025-08 - 2025-11)
- Coordinated complex patient scheduling, transport logistics, and appointment booking for high-volume dialysis treatments.
- Facilitated precise, timely communication between dialysis patients, families, and multidisciplinary clinical staff.
- Managed, audited, and updated comprehensive electronic health records (EHR) maintaining strict regulatory compliance standards.
Medical Assistant / Podiatry Assistant - Kitsap Podiatry - Sequim, WA
(2023-06 - 2024-01)
- Evaluated complex patient conditions, roomed patients, and assisted podiatric physicians with minor surgical interventions.
- Prepared and sterilized specialized surgical instruments while collaborating on clinical wound management and post-operative care plans.
Medical Assistant - Dr. D. Addison General Practices - Washington State
(2022-03 - 2023-05)
- Interviewed patients, measured and recorded vital signs, prepared examination rooms, and updated charts accurately.
- Performed daily venous blood draws, prepared lab specimens for diagnostic analysis, and managed administrative front-desk tasks.
Caregiver / Medical Assistant (Promoted to Medication Technician) - Lancaster Village Assisted Living - Lancaster, CA
(2021-01 - 2022-12)
- Promoted to Medication Technician to safely manage, document, and administer daily medications to a large resident population.
- Collected and labeled laboratory specimens, supervised floor aides, and managed emergency call light responses.
Phlebotomist / Lab Assistant - Labcorp - Salem, OR
(2021-09 - 2022-06)
- Utilized advanced phlebotomy techniques to perform sterile venipunctures and capillary punctures on high-volume patient streams.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained automated laboratory equipment for specimen preparation, storage, and processing.
Laboratory Assistant / Phlebotomist / Medical Assistant - Sequim Physicians Clinic - Sequim, WA
(2005-01 - 2017-12)
- Delivered long-term clinical support performing daily blood draws, running quality controls on CBC and A1C machinery, and managing patient letters.
Utility Worker - Sodexo - Washington State
(2023-01)
- Maintain rigorous sanitation, food safety, and infection control standards within a high-volume facility environment.
Education
Medical Assistant Training & Associate in General Studies - Medical Assistant Training - Peninsula College
Associate in General Studies - General Studies - North Central Michigan College
High School Diploma - Washington State
