AMANDA CANALES
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dedicated and energetic Certified Medical Assistant with over 7 years of experience providing high-quality clinical and administrative support in fast-paced medical environments. Proven ability to work well under pressure, build strong patient relationships, and assist providers in delivering efficient and compassionate care. Committed to maintaining patient confidentiality, safety, and satisfaction at all times.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Care now Urgent Care HCA
San antonio, Tx
06.2024 - Current
- Collected and recorded patient vital signs, medical history, and chief complaints. Prepared examination rooms and assisted physicians with exams,procedures, and minor surgeries.
- Administered injections, medications, and performed wound care under physician supervision. Conducted EKGs, collected lab specimens, and performed basic diagnostic tests.
- Sanitized and stocked examination rooms to maintain infection control standards. Communicated effectively with providers, nurses, and support staff to ensure efficient patient flow. Assisted in clinical procedures such as EKGs, spirometry, and specimen collection.Performed phlebotomy, administered vaccines and injections, and monitored patients for adverse reactions. Supported physicians during minor procedures by preparing instruments and ensuring aseptic conditions. Trained in emergency protocols including CPR and first response care.Documented patient symptoms and assisted in triage and treatment planning.
- Front & Back Office Skills Scheduled appointments, handled referrals, and followed up with patients via phone or email.
- Verified insurance benefits, processed co-pays, and maintained billing accuracy. Urgent Care / Fast-Paced Clinic Focus Adapted quickly in high-volume urgent care setting, seeing 30-50 patients per day. Supported providers with IV starts, wound irrigation, abscess drainage, and splint application. Quickly triaged patients and prioritized care based on acuity.
PROVIDER'S CHOICE SCRIBE SERVICES
Prestige ER.
San Antonio, TX
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Clinical responsibilities such as taking vital signs, collecting lab specimens, performing EKG's, and administering IM injections. - Collecting patient history and documenting EHR appropriately. - May apply splints, dressings and bandages. - Maintaining records and logs on activities including in-house lab work, and lab work sent out to other labs. - Keeps patients and visitors informed of clinic progress, administering IVs, blood draws and running chemistries.
REGISTERED CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
CareNow Urgent Care.
San Antonio, TX
03.2018 - 10.2023
- Clinical responsibilities such as taking vital signs, collecting lab specimens, performing EKG's, and administering IM injections. - Collecting patient history and documenting EHR appropriately. - May apply splints, dressings and bandages. - Assisting with check-in/check-out when needed including auditing charts. - Maintaining records and logs on activities including in-house lab work, drug screens, DOT Physicals, and lab work sent out to other labs. - Keeps patients and visitors informed of clinic progress.
EKG TECH/MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Cardiology Clinic of San Antonio - Medical Center.
San Antonio, Texas
06.2016 - 10.2017
- Obtaining weight, blood pressures and Orthostatics as well as checking heart rates on patients, confirming current medications with patient and make corrections when necessary. Applying Holter monitors and Event Recorders and Patient training on the use of heart monitors. - Performing ECGs, Assisting with inventory and ordering supplies and equipment. - Answering phones, schedule patients, check in and out patients. Making confirmation phone calls to patients in order to verify upcoming appointments.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
CommuniCare Health Centers.
San Antonio, Texas
06.2014 - 10.2015
- Obtaining patients vital signs, referrals, EMR system, as well as assist with non-invasive, direct care procedures, such as EKG's, assist physician with Paps Vaccinations, vision and/or hearing screenings, waive testing, and assist with medical examinations as specifically directed by professional staff. I administered injections properly according to CDC and OSHA guidelines as well as internal policies and procedures.
Education
MEDICAL ASSISTANT DIPLOMA -
Brightwood College.
LMRT CERTIFICATION -
College of Health Care Professions.
San antonio, texas 10.2025 -
Skills
- Clinical
- Communication
- Multitasking
- Compassion
- Phlebotomy
- Injections
- Electrocardiography
- Insurance
- Assisting
Certification
Medical assistant certified, CPR/BLS Certified
Personal Information
Title: CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Timeline
LMRT CERTIFICATION -
College of Health Care Professions.
10.2025 -
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Care now Urgent Care HCA
06.2024 - Current
PROVIDER'S CHOICE SCRIBE SERVICES
Prestige ER.
08.2023 - 04.2024
REGISTERED CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
CareNow Urgent Care.
03.2018 - 10.2023
EKG TECH/MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Cardiology Clinic of San Antonio - Medical Center.
06.2016 - 10.2017
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
CommuniCare Health Centers.
06.2014 - 10.2015
MEDICAL ASSISTANT DIPLOMA -
Brightwood College.