Empathy is the one word that I would say describes any great person that decides to work in the medical field.
Any office manager knows how nice it is to have someone upfront that is experienced in field of their practice.
I began as a CMA in Internal Medicine and I was lead Medical Assistant for over 7 months before leaving to work for a dermatologist.
I am a very organized individual who loves being able to help people and I found dermatology quite rewarding, but after COVID I wanted to explore my options with my own business.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Belle Isa Boutique, LLC
Adriana Perez-Walton
Longmont, CO
01.2020 - Current
Just before the COVID-19 pandemic I began an ecommerce business which then kept me quite busy during the pandemic.
Prior to COVID I went on to open a brick and mortar in 2022 and it remains open in Longmont, but with the economy changing I thought it wise to begin looking for a job.
I worked as a CMA for several years, but my certification has expired an I wish now to work primarily in the front.
CMA
Twin Peaks Dermatology
Longmont, CO
04.2014 - 08.2015
Observed patients' conditions closely; reported any changes in status or behavior immediately.
Administered injections per physician orders while adhering to all safety guidelines.
Educated patients on topics related to their health care needs such as disease prevention, diet management, medication use and post-treatment instructions.
Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Documented all activities accurately into electronic medical records system.
Administered medications under physician's supervision.
Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
Processed orders for medical supplies and lab equipment.
Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
Contacted medical facilities to schedule patients for admission.
Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment to ensure proper functioning of the clinical environment.
Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
Responded quickly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
Conducted routine laboratory tests and sample analyses to monitor diseases.
Supported administrative staff by processing payments.
Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, filing insurance claims and handling billing inquiries.
Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations pertaining to patient safety.
Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
Prepared exam rooms prior to patient visits; ensured that all necessary supplies were available.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient based on their specific needs.
Documented notes during patient visits.
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
Provided direct patient care by assisting with treatments and administering medications as directed by physicians.
Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
Participated actively in team meetings discussing new developments in medicine or changes in policies and procedures.
Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
Communicated effectively with patients regarding their care plan; provided emotional support during difficult times.
Provided support in the development of treatment plans for patients under the direction of a physician.
Answered phones promptly; responded professionally to inquiries from patients or family members.
Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose monitoring, following established protocols.
Conducted physical assessments including measurements of height, weight, temperature and pulse rate; reported any changes in condition to supervising physician or nurse practitioner.
Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Lead CMA
Boulder Community Hospital - Internal Medicine
Longmont, CO
01.2013 - 04.2015
Documented notes during patient visits.
Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
Responded quickly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
Operated x-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.
Prepared exam rooms prior to patient visits; ensured that all necessary supplies were available.
Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
Provided support in the development of treatment plans for patients under the direction of a physician.
Processed orders for medical supplies and lab equipment.
Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
Administered injections per physician orders while adhering to all safety guidelines.
Provided direct patient care by assisting with treatments and administering medications as directed by physicians.
Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.
Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
Assisted with patient admissions and discharges, including obtaining vital signs, medical histories and insurance information.
Observed patients' conditions closely; reported any changes in status or behavior immediately.
Monitored vital signs such as heart rate, respiration rate and blood pressure; recorded results in patient charts accurately and promptly.
Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Educated patients on topics related to their health care needs such as disease prevention, diet management, medication use and post-treatment instructions.
Documented all activities accurately into electronic medical records system.
Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, filing insurance claims and handling billing inquiries.
Administered medications under physician's supervision.
Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment to ensure proper functioning of the clinical environment.
Answered phones promptly; responded professionally to inquiries from patients or family members.
Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose monitoring, following established protocols.
Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
Conducted physical assessments including measurements of height, weight, temperature and pulse rate; reported any changes in condition to supervising physician or nurse practitioner.
Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
Participated actively in team meetings discussing new developments in medicine or changes in policies and procedures.
Conducted routine laboratory tests and sample analyses to monitor diseases.
Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations pertaining to patient safety.
Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Supported administrative staff by processing payments.
Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
Communicated effectively with patients regarding their care plan; provided emotional support during difficult times.
Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Contacted medical facilities to schedule patients for admission.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient based on their specific needs.
Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Leveraged [Software] skills to input and compile data gathered from various sources.
Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Modified existing software systems to enhance performance and add new features.
Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.
Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Answered [Number] calls per shift to assist with customer questions and concerns.