Abril Carmona
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Healthcare professional with proven track record in medical environments. Experience supporting healthcare teams and ensuring smooth patient flow. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable with demonstrated skills in patient care and medical record management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Medical Assistant
Optum
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2020 - Current
- Assisted healthcare team with patient intake and documentation processes.
- Supported medical staff by preparing examination rooms and ensuring necessary supplies were available.
- Learned to perform basic clinical tasks, including measuring vital signs and administering injections.
- Maintained patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations during all interactions.
- Coordinated patient appointments and managed physician schedules to enhance operational efficiency.
- Assisted in patient intake processes, ensuring accurate documentation and streamlined workflows.
- Expedited insurance claim processing through thorough documentation of treatments rendered and follow-up communications with insurers when necessary.
- Promoted clinic growth by establishing strong relationships with new patients, fostering loyalty and trust in the practice.
- Administered vaccinations safely, adhering to strict protocols while providing reassurance to concerned patients.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
Registered Medical Assistant
Peak Vista Community Health Centers
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2018 - 08.2020
- Engaged in continuous learning to enhance understanding of medical terminology and procedures.
- Provided compassionate support to patients, addressing inquiries and concerns effectively.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Registered Medical Assistant
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
Colorado Springs, CO
03.2017 - 07.2018
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Completed thorough chart reviews to ensure proper documentation of all pertinent medical information.
- Prepared examination rooms with necessary tools and instruments prior to each appointment, enabling smooth transitions between patients.
- Assisted physicians with various medical procedures, ensuring accurate results and timely treatment.
- Documented patient encounters, ensuring accuracy and completeness of medical records.
- Assisted healthcare providers with real-time data entry during examinations and procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Care Administration
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO10-2023
Certificare - Medical Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
Colorado Springs, CO05-2014
Skills
- Medical terminology
- Immunization administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Laboratory specimen collection
- Clinical documentation
- Patient scheduling
- Minor surgical assistance
- Patient assessments
- Medical equipment operation
- Insurance verification
- Vital sign monitoring
- Diagnostic testing assistance
- Inventory management
- Medical records management
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Anatomy and physiology
- Infection control procedures
- Electronic health records management
- First aid and CPR
- Customer service
- Professional bedside manner
- Teamwork orientation
- Checking in patients
- Data entry proficiency
- EMR updating
- Pre-authorization management
- Documentation scanning
- Documentation review
- Organization and time management
- Administrative support
- Epic systems
- Adaptable and flexible
Certification
- RMA - Registered Medical Assistant
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Medical Assistant
Optum
08.2020 - Current
Registered Medical Assistant
Peak Vista Community Health Centers
07.2018 - 08.2020
Registered Medical Assistant
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
03.2017 - 07.2018
Associate of Science - Health Care Administration
Colorado Technical University
Certificare - Medical Assistant
Pima Medical Institute