Alexandra Cancino
Missouri City
Summary
Detail-oriented medical professional experienced in providing excellent patient care and clinical support in a busy medical office. Reliable with excellent communication and the ability to complete tasks on time in both individual and team settings. Dependable and hardworking, ready to learn and grow with your company.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
CERTIFIED CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Southwest Urgent Care & Family Practice
07.2021 - 09.2024
- Provided support to physicians during examinations, treatments, and procedures in an efficient manner
- Managed patient scheduling including appointment confirmations and follow-up calls
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations following protocol guidelines
- Proficiently administered injections, immunizations, phlebotomy services and other clinical duties as requested by physicians
- Operated x-ray, electrocardiogram (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests
- Performed patient vital signs and medical histories accurately and efficiently, demonstrating strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals
- Educated patients about their conditions and treatments
- Cleaned treatment rooms and medical instruments, complying with infection control standards
- Monitored supply inventory for low stock and worked with staff to reorder
- Followed established verification processes to confirm insurance benefits, medical necessity, and authorization
- Highly experienced in interpreting Spanish-language conversations between patients and healthcare professionals
- Documented detailed histories, physical exams, lab results, diagnostic imaging studies, treatments, medications, and other relevant information in the EHR system accurately and efficiently
CERTIFIED CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Step-In-Clinics
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently performing clinical tasks such as taking vital signs and administering medications.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Medical Scribe/ Medical Assitant
Southwest Urgent Care & Family Practice
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Accompanied medical provider during patient interviews and physical examinations to update patient charts with new findings
- Demonstrated strong time management skills while working on multiple tasks simultaneously in a busy environment
- Identified mistakes or inconsistencies in documentation to correct information and reduce errors
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Developed comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, billing and coding processes, and HIPAA regulations
- Kept patient notes up-to-date after visits by updating new medical history, recent surgeries and medication allergies
- Monitored incoming and outgoing correspondence for patients and physicians via fax, phones and email
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills by addressing questions from patients or their families regarding treatment plans and medical conditions
- Organized charts before each patient visit in order to ensure that all relevant information is available during the exam
- Observed vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure readings, height and weight measurements.
- Used proper telephone etiquette, answered calls and caller questions, and transferred to proper extensions
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, ensuring sterile environment and patient comfort.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Houston Community College
05.2026
CERTIFICATION IN CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTING -
University Of Houston Downtown
07.2020
Skills
- Patient Care
- Effective Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Medical terminology in [Spanish]
- Phlebotomy
- X-Ray Processing
- Multitasking efficiency
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CERTIFIED CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Step-In-Clinics
09.2022 - 05.2023
CERTIFIED CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Southwest Urgent Care & Family Practice
07.2021 - 09.2024
Medical Scribe/ Medical Assitant
Southwest Urgent Care & Family Practice
07.2020 - 07.2021
CERTIFICATION IN CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTING -
University Of Houston Downtown
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Houston Community College
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