Medical Assistant
Saint Vincent Medical Center
03.2021 - 10.2022
Hi, I’m
Adriana Ramirez
Maple Heights,OH
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Summary
Motivated Medical Assistant offers positive, patient-centered approach to Healthcare. Experienced in variety of primary care and specialty settings, including working in outpatient urgent care and hospital-based orthopedic surgery.
Collaborative Health care provider focused on realizing best individualized results for each patient. Dedicated to delivering first-rate healthcare experiences to patients. Excel at administrative support, technical troubleshooting and personnel coordination. Demonstrated excellence in phlebotomy.
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.
Work History
Saint Vincent Medical Center
Medical Assistant
03.2021 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.
- Consulted with other surgeons and physicians on cases with potential requirements for orthopedic care.
- Supported post-operative patients with prescriptions for medications and care.
- Anticipated risk factors for surgery based on patient's condition and medical history.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
Concentra Urgent Care
Medical Assistant
06.2020 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Whole Foods Market Inc
Chef
05.2015 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Modernized processes for kitchen staff to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Developed recipes and menus by applying understanding of market demand and culinary trends,
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
- Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
New York & Company
Elderly Caretaker
07.2011 - 10.2012
Job overview
- Encouraged elderly to engage in people-centered activities and participate in community.
- Read and wrote shift reports and care notes for continuity of care.
- Assisted elderly with daily living activities and physical therapies.
- Reported and recorded observations and results of treatments, tests, procedures and specimens to facilitate care plan.
- Supplied incontinent care, ambulation, range of motion, communication and other wellness needs to support bodily functions and meet physical therapy goals.
- Maintained safe and sanitary work stations and equipment to reduce spread of germs, bacteria and other pathogens.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Handled incoming information requests for several busy executives.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Education
Valley College Cleveland Ohio
Medical Assistant from Medical Assisting
07.2021
Tri-c Western CampusParma Oh
Some College (No Degree) from Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Colegio Fausto JimenezDominican Republic
High School Diploma
12.2009
Skills
- Prepare Treatment Rooms
- Assisting with Physical Exams
- Sterilize Instruments
- Phlebotomy
- Emergency procedures understanding
- Laboratory maintenance
- Medical Records Management
- Lab equipment operation
- Therapeutic procedures
- Direct Patient Care
- Microsoft Outlook
- Case Management
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Ultrasounds
- Medical Procedures Understanding
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Chart Tracking
- Pharmacy Relations
- Completing Insurance Forms
- Customer Relationship Management
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Adaptable
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Availability
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Timeline
Medical Assistant
Concentra Urgent Care
06.2020 - 08.2021
Chef
Whole Foods Market Inc
05.2015 - 08.2019
Elderly Caretaker
New York & Company
07.2011 - 10.2012
Valley College
Medical Assistant from Medical Assisting
Tri-c Western Campus
Some College (No Degree) from Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Colegio Fausto Jimenez
High School Diploma
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