Alexa Calle
Kearny,NJ
Summary
Certified Medical Assistant with strong focus on patient care and clinical support. Skilled in administering medications, recording vital signs, and managing patient records. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective teamwork. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Multispecialty Certified Medical Assistant
Optum
12.2022 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Facilitated continuity of care through proper scheduling of follow-up appointments based on physician recommendations.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
Medical Assistant
Suarez Health Medical
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Maintained a clean reception area conducive to a professional atmosphere while adhering to safety guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts.
- Obtained patient or family member authorizations for tests and procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability by rapidly adjusting to new testing technologies and procedures as they became available, maintaining high standards of service delivery.
- Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.
Medical Assistant
Tri County Foot & Ankle Center
03.2015 - 07.2021
- Provided quality support to podiatrists during diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results and proper patient management.
- Optimized clinic efficiency by organizing and maintaining medical supplies, instruments, and equipment for daily use.
- Managed inventory effectively through regular stock assessments, placing orders promptly when needed to avoid supply shortages that could impact clinic operations negatively.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Supported podiatrists with minor surgical procedures, adhering to strict hygiene protocols for successful outcomes.
- Ensured accuracy in billing processes by collaborating with insurance providers and verifying patient information for smooth transactions.
Medical Assistant
Dr Benjamin Sabido, MD
02.2013 - 12.2014
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during check-in/check-out process, addressing concerns and answering questions as needed.
- Assisted physicians in providing high-quality care, completing insurance forms and handling referrals promptly.
- Restocked each medical room with adequate supply of medications and supplies in preparation for patients.
- Reconciled daily payments received and prepared deposits for smooth office finances.
- Increased patient satisfaction, carefully scheduling appointments to minimize conflicts and delays.
- Managed the efficient flow of medical supplies by monitoring inventory levels, placing orders when necessary, and organizing storage areas systematically.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
Education
Diploma - Medical Office Technology
Drake College of Business
Elizabeth08-2013
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical terminology
- Specimens collection and processing
- Patient scheduling
- Wound care
- Inventory management
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Blood pressure measurement
- Injection administration
- Insurance confirmation
- Workflow organization
- Vital signs monitoring
- EMR Epic and Athena
- Reliable team player
- Fluent in Spanish
- CPR
- Sterile technique
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Multispecialty Certified Medical Assistant
Optum
12.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Suarez Health Medical
08.2021 - 11.2022
Medical Assistant
Tri County Foot & Ankle Center
03.2015 - 07.2021
Medical Assistant
Dr Benjamin Sabido, MD
02.2013 - 12.2014
Diploma - Medical Office Technology
Drake College of Business
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