Joyce E. Garibay

 

 

OBJECTIVE

 

Part-time employment in a medical office or clinic

 

RELATED EXPERIENCE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT PROGRAM COORDINATOR

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION COORDINATOR

            Lane Community College                                                                                                  1990 to 2003

 

•           Instructed adult learners in basic and advanced medical terminology

•           Fostered exploration of law and ethics applicable to allied health care                 professionals

            •           Facilitated the compilation of effective resumes and portfolios

            •           Coached students in their search for employment

            •           Developed/coordinated mutually beneficial job-sites for student externship experiences

            •           Wrote curriculum in the form of performance objectives

•           Advised students on career preparation and planning academic schedules

•           Maintained student files and records as required by law and by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

•           Worked effectively with program’s advisory committee and on teams composed of faculty, staff and management

            •           Prepared comprehensive annual reports for school administration and the CAAHEP

•           Utilized computer technology and software for preparation of classroom presentations, instructional materials and correspondence

•           Spear-headed and coordinated effort to achieve program accreditation for the medical assistant program (awarded in 1997)

•           Compiled the documentation and wrote the lengthy manuscript required by CAAHEP in preparation of medical assistant program accreditation

 

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY/ADMINISTRATOR

Lane Individual Practice Association (LIPA)                                                                   1988 to 1990

 

•           Administered professional organization of 450 physicians who contracted with various Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO’s) to provide medical care to members

•           Verified credentials of physicians applying for participation in LIPA; processed applications and arranged orientations

•           Implemented policies and decisions made by physicians Board of Directors and various committees

•           Developed and administered annual budget

•           Coordinated financial activities; performed bookkeeping functions including payroll and accounts payable

•           Edited and published bi-monthly Newsletter

•           Hired, trained and supervised secretarial support staff of two

 

 

            PLACEMENT COORDINATOR/EMPLOYMENT COUNSELOR

Lane County Medical Society                                                                                            1979 to1986

 

•           Managed full operation of Society-owned Medical-Dental Placement Service

            •           Increased annual revenue from $36,000 to $66,000 (1983 to 1985)

•           Interviewed, counseled, advised job-seeking individuals regarding employment opportunities

            •           Tutored applicants in preparation of professional and effective resumes

•           Planned, organized and presented workshops and seminars on career development, job acquisition, resume writing, interviewing techniques and improvement of job-related skills

            •           Trained and supervised clerical support staff of three

 

FIELD DIRECTOR/ADVISOR

Western Rivers Girls Scout Council                                                                                 1967 to 1970

 

•           Planned, organized, presented job-training workshops for troop and camp volunteers

•           Recruited volunteer troop and day camp leaders, troop sponsors and program resource persons

•           Administered 15 day camps annually in six-county area

•           Promoted Girl Scouting through public speaking, printed media and television appearances for successful community education and recruitment purposes

•           Responsible for extending Scouting to several outlying areas not previously served

 

 

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

 

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, University of Oregon                                                                                        1967

 

Certified Medical Assistant^®, American Association of Medical Assistants                             1995

                                                                                                                                        Recertified 2000

 

For a summary of continuing professional education, seminars and workshops please request to see my portfolio

 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

 

Active member American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

Oregon Society Medical Assistants (OSMA)

Lane Chapter Medical Assistants (LCMA)                                                                  1982 to present

 

Member of the Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment (AAMAE)                                                                                                                         2001 to present

 

Medical Office Assistant program Advisory Committee                                                                      

Lane Community College                                                                                                              current