Alexandra B Cardenas-Silva
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dedicated Bilingual and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Concentra Urgent Care
San Antonio, TX, TX
09.2024 - Current
- Recorded vital signs and updated electronic health records accurately.
- Collected patient histories and verified insurance and demographic information.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated follow-up care for workers compensation patients.
- Handled specimen collection and routed lab samples for processing.
- Maintained confidential records and communicated clearly with patients and staff.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Administered injections, medications, and treatments per physician instructions.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
Medical Assistant
Washington OBGYN
San Antonio, TX
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow .
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
Manager's Assistant
Sea Island Shrimp House
San Antonio, TX
11.2019 - 04.2024
- Maintained confidential records such as personnel files, contracts and customer accounts.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner and directed them to appropriate staff members.
- Responsible for maintaining a daily cash balance in accordance with company policy.
- Lead teams to ensure daily sales goals where met while insuring customer satisfaction.
- Responsible for training new team members.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill level and maximize team performance.
- Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
The College Of Health Care Professions
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Indirect Patient Care
- Data Entry
- Patient Flow Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient-Focused Care
- Phlebotomy
- Proper Sterilization Techniques
- Stocking Supplies
- CPR
- OB/GYN Procedures
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Injections
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Concentra Urgent Care
09.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Washington OBGYN
09.2022 - 09.2024
Manager's Assistant
Sea Island Shrimp House
11.2019 - 04.2024
Some College (No Degree) -
The College Of Health Care Professions