Robynne L. Sapp
4402 Carstan Loop, Blaine, WA 98230
360-305-0808 robynnesapp@earthlink.net
EDUCATION: Associate in Sciences Degree in Medical Assisting. (1986 Graduate) Whatcom Community College, Bellingham, Washington.
CERTIFICATIONS: June 1997 - By the Certifying Board of The American Association Of Medical Assistants; October 2005 – By the Certifying Board of The Association of Clinical Research Professionals
LICENSURE: Washington State HCA # 025215 HC00006680 / Category ACE
CONTINUING EDUCATION: Ongoing courses and workshops relating to the management of asthma, allergic rhinitis, anaphylaxis, food allergies, stinging insect allergies, sinusitis, primary immune deficiencies, clinical research, management, and leadership. (National CMA Certification requires 60 Continuing Education Credits every 5 years, in the areas of General Medicine, Clinical & Administrative.).
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
· Certified Medical Assistant/Certified Clinical Research Coordinator/Manager
1989-1991, 1993-2005
Bellingham Asthma, Allergy & Immunology Clinic, Bellingham, Washington
Manager for 68 Clinical Research Studies. Responsible for the management of all aspects of the Clinical Research Center, including marketing/advertising, budget, contracts, management of regulatory documents, recruitment and enrollment of subjects, maintaining source documents, case report forms, and conducting subject study visits. Clinical duties include: Vital signs, electrocardiograms, pulmonary function testing, Methacholine bronchial inhalation testing, exercise stress testing, involvement in treatment of acute asthma and COPD exacerbations and allergic reactions/anaphylaxis, prick and intradermal allergy skin testing, administration of immunotherapy injections, and other therapeutic subcutaneous & intramuscular injections/vaccinations, venipuncture, serum cortisol testing, pharmacokinetic sampling, tympanograms and patient education.
· Medical Assistant (Ophthalmology)
1991 – 1993
Robert Alan, M.D., Bellingham, Washington
Duties included: Telephone communications, data entry, filing, computerized visual field analysis.
· Medical Assistant - (Otolaryngology)
1986-1988, 1991-1993
Roger Barnhart, M.D., Robert Newell, M.D., Bellingham, Washington
Duties included: Telephone communications, appointment & surgery scheduling, filing, data entry, transcription, patient examination preparation, minor surgery and procedure assisting, audiograms, tympanograms, ear irrigations and vital signs.
· Medical Transcriptionist
1991
North Sound Family Medicine
Bellingham, Washington
Duties included: Transcription of chart notes, radiology reports, & consultation letters.
TALKS/PRESENTATIONS:
- Environmental Controls – Asthma Support Group – October 1998
- Asthma Management (Medication overview, MDI technique, and peak flow monitoring) – June 1999 – A Schering Plough sponsored event for local physicians, medical assistants and nurses.
- Effective Patient Relations – Bellingham Asthma & Allergy Nurse Meeting, Nov. 1999
- Food Allergies in School Children: Advice for teachers and Caregivers - June 2000
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Clinical Research and Drug Development – Whatcom County Chapter of the American Association of Medical Assistants - September 2002
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Clinical Trials and the Drug Development Process – Washington State Society of Medical Assistants, State Convention – May 2003
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Devices Used in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Asthma – Whatcom Community College, March 11, 2004
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS / INVOLVEMENTS:
- 2005 President of the Whatcom County Chapter of Medical Assistants (WCCMA)
- Member of the Whatcom County Chapter of Medical Assistants (WCCMA)
- Member of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
- Member of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP)
