Araceli Ramiirez
SAN BERNARDINO,California
Summary
Knowledgeable certified medical assistant with exceptional background, Reliable known for effective communication and attention to detail. Experienced in supporting physicians and managing patient flow, contributing to enhanced patient care and operational efficiency.A Bilingual Medical Assistant with four years of experienced supporting patients and providers in both English and Spanish in Fast-paced medical settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
California Medical Clinic
Fontana, California
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient examinations and medical procedures.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Scheduled patient appointments and coordinated follow-up care.
- Collected and prepared laboratory specimens for testing.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication instructions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of examination rooms.
- Supported billing processes by verifying insurance information.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare team members to ensure patient care continuity.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- 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.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- 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.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Supported administrative staff by processing payments.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
Education
Medical Assistant
UEI College
Riverside, CA01-2022
Skills
- patient education
- vital signs measurement
- lab specimen collection
- 5 HIPAA compliance
- medical office operations
- patient scheduling
- lab test administration
- insurance verification
- critical thinking
- electronic health records
- effective communication
- team collaboration
- attention to detail
- problem solving
- HIPAA compliance
- Immunization administration
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Customer service
- Appointment setting
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Suture removal
- Payment collection
- Reliable team player
- Restocking lab supplies
- Medical terminology
- Vital sign monitoring
- Prescription refills
- Diagnostic testing assistance
- Laboratory maintenance
- Insurance authorizations
- Medical records management
- Check-in coordination
- Completing insurance forms
- Professionalism and ethics
- Wound care management
- Preparing specimens and samples
Certification
CPR FIRST AID BLS CERTIFIED
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
California Medical Clinic
01.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
UEI College