Anna Talavera
Eva,AL
Summary
Certified Medical Assistant with background working in fast-paced healthcare environments. Demonstrated strengths include clinical procedures, patient education, and administrative tasks. Well-versed in medical terminology, electronic health records, and HIPAA regulations. Previous work has consistently resulted in improved patient care through effective communication and procedural efficiency.
Resilient Correctional Officer skilled in maintaining security and peace in high-stress environments. Known for productivity and efficiency in task completion, managing time effectively to meet all job requirements. Specialized skills include conflict resolution, emergency response coordination, and inmate behavior modification strategies. Excel at communication, empathy, and leadership, crucial for fostering safe correctional facilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Highlands Internal Medicine
Decatur, AL
09.2024 - Current
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning correctly prior to use during patient examinations or treatments.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Refilled medications per request from provider and patients.
- Assisted providers in procedures.
- Administered injections upon request from providers.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Obtained insurance authorizations for prescribed medications or treatments for patients in need of financial assistance programs.
- Assessed, documented, and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and sample analyses to monitor diseases.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Completed basic physical assessments of clinic patients to provide optimal care.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Provided support to patients by helping them fill out forms and answering their questions about health care services.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Maintained patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
Corrections Officer
Morgan County Sheriff's Office
Decatur
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Guarded facility entrances to screen visitors.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Conducted cell and illegal substance checks.
- Maintained records of inmate activities and progress towards rehabilitation goals.
- Coordinated activities with inmates to stimulate learning and skill development for life after incarceration.
- Observed daily operations throughout the facility for compliance with standards set forth by governing bodies.
- Maintained records of prisoners' identification and charges.
- Conducted thorough cell searches to uncover contraband and other materials not allowed at facility.
- Safely transported inmates to and from work sites.
Certified Medical Assistant
North Alabama Urology
Huntsville, AL
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning correctly prior to use during patient examinations or treatments.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Obtained insurance authorizations for prescribed medications or treatments for patients in need of financial assistance programs.
- Assessed, documented, and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and sample analyses to monitor diseases.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Educated patients on preventive care topics such as diet and exercise habits or medication compliance.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
Certified Medical Assistant
Clinic For Women
Huntsville, AL
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning correctly prior to use during patient examinations or treatments.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Obtained insurance authorizations for prescribed medications or treatments for patients in need of financial assistance programs.
- Assessed, documented, and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Completed basic physical assessments of clinic patients to provide optimal care.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Provided support to patients by helping them fill out forms and answering their questions about health care services.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Maintained patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Collected forms, copied insurance cards and coordinated patient information for billing and insurance processing.
- Contributed to office operations by triaging patients by severity of medical complaint.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Processed orders for medical supplies and lab equipment.
- Administered injections under the direction of a physician or nurse practitioner.
Education
High School Diploma -
Way Home School
Eva, AL12-2017
Skills
- Sample collection procedures
- Inventory and supply management
- Treatment setup
- Insurance confirmation
- HIPAA protocols
- [Type] coding
- Clinical applications
- Medical records oversight
- Basic life support
- Medication administration
- Patient documentation
- Clinical documentation
- Time management
- Telephone etiquette
- Medical terminology
- Patient scheduling
- Patient education
- Sterilization techniques
- Payment collection
- Electronic health records
- Conflict resolution
- Patient assessments
- Attention to detail
- Safety compliance
- Problem-solving
- Physical stamina
- Specimens collection and processing
- Team collaboration
- Medical records management
- Workflow organization
- Inventory management
- Verbal and written communication
- Schedule coordination
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant- 2021
- Certified Phlebotomist - 2017
- Certified Nursing Assistant - 2016
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Highlands Internal Medicine
09.2024 - Current
Corrections Officer
Morgan County Sheriff's Office
05.2024 - 09.2024
Certified Medical Assistant
North Alabama Urology
06.2023 - 01.2024
Certified Medical Assistant
Clinic For Women
06.2021 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
Way Home School