Abel Berumen
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Texas MedClinic
9885 IH 10 West San Antonio, Tx 78230
12.2010 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic environments.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
- Aided in accurate diagnoses by performing laboratory tests and preparing specimens for analysis.
- Provided support during emergencies by administering first aid treatments under physician supervision until further assistance arrived.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Assisted physicians with procedures, including preparing procedure room and sterilizing instruments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
Education
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Kaplan College
San Antonio, Tx12.2010
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Bilingual
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Vital signs monitoring
- EMR / EHR
- Clinical Documentation
- Phlebotomy
- Procedure Assistance
- Electronic Medical Records
- Immunization Administration
- Specimens collection and processing
- Laboratory Specimen Collection
- Sterilization techniques
- Laboratory maintenance
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Lab Equipment Operation
- Antigen testing
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Licensed NCT (non-certified radiological technician)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Texas MedClinic
12.2010 - Current
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Kaplan College