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Ashley Perez

Ashley Perez

Pharr,TX

Summary

Seeking the opportunity to obtain a position with your company that will allow me to continue utilizing my skills and acquire new abilities within the industry. Eager to contribute my expertise in patient care, clinical procedures, and medical records management, while embracing new opportunities to enhance my abilities and make a meaningful impact within the healthcare industry.



Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Ashley Health
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Supported patient well-being, providing empathetic care and addressing concerns with sensitivity.
  • Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
  • Contributed to a clean and safe clinic environment by adhering to sanitation protocols.
  • Worked with E-Clinicals
  • In-house labs, Strep, flu, Covid, and CBC
  • Morning Blood draw (included CBC, A1c, Lipids, UAs, pregnancy test if requested by PA)
  • DOT physicals
  • Drug Screens through ESCREEN or Formfox
  • Drug screen 5-panel, 10-panel
  • DOCS ( EKG, Vision, Colored Vision)
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Measured patient spirometry.
  • Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
  • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Delivered comprehensive wound care, including cleaning, dressing, and monitoring healing progress
  • Performed H.pylori's
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs, and current complaints at intake.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in the office.
  • Measured patient pulse oximetry.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing, and scanning documents.
  • Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic's commitment to quality care.

Medical Assistant

Ashley Pediatrics Day and Night Clinic
11.2023 - 08.2024
  • Contributed to positive health outcomes by educating patients on preventative measures, treatment plans, and follow-up care instructions.
  • Scribed for Mrs. Abulag-PA
  • Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Kept exam rooms clean, organized, and stocked
  • Vaccines Administration
  • Apply dressings: directed by physicians
  • Collected urine and fecal samples
  • Performed routine tests such as vision and hearing tests.
  • Administered bilirubin to newborns with high levels of jaundice
  • Performed newborn/well-baby screening, including weight, length, and head circumference
  • Performed PKU on a 2-week-old newborn baby, and recorded all information on the PKU screening.
  • Performed in-house test urinalysis, hemoglobin test, pregnancy test, blood draw, strep, flu, and RSVP
  • File Charts in the Medical records room
  • Sterilized and cleaned all instruments
  • Prepared Examination rooms
  • Scanned all documents into the patient's chart


Medical Assistant

DHR- Cardiothoracic Surgery
01.2020 - 12.2022
  • Cerner/Paragon
  • Empowered patients through education on self-management techniques for chronic conditions.
  • Enhanced team communication by organizing regular staff meetings and sharing updates on patient care protocols.
  • Enhanced patient care by meticulously recording vital signs and updating patient records.
  • Schedule appointment, R/s appointments, Cancel appointments
  • Customer Service- answer phone calls immediately
  • Vitalized (Blood Pressure, Temp, Respiratory rate, weight/height, and pulse)
  • Surgery authorization, TAXID, NPI, location, and the physicians submit all clinicals. Worked with all insurances, Superior/Ambetter, UHC, Medicaid, BCBS, Molina Health Care, Cigna Health Spring
  • Referrals: Manage to send out referrals to any PCP/ Specialist
  • Verified Insurances for any surgery, procedure, or Ultrasounds/CTA/MRIs, Also Verified on Clinic days.
  • Take out stitches on chest tubes or on carotid surgeries (neck)
  • Educated patients on what medications to stop taking before they proceed with their open-heart surgery, such as blood thinners
  • Improved patient satisfaction, efficiently managing appointment schedules, and reducing wait times.
  • Assisted in minor surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and patient comfort.
  • Wound VAC/Wound Care: I managed critical patients with open heart surgery. Their wound would not heal correctly. I would put wound Vac every 2 days on the chest. I would remove and put on a wound vac on the chest.
  • Prepared Charts (Operation report, CXR Report)
  • Prepared Surgery Charts (Consultation note, Referring Note, any previous surgeries, CXR, EKG, LHC, 2D Echocardiogram report, Carotid Doppler, Venous Doppler, CTA results, TAVR Measurements, and Labs)
  • Floater: Sometimes I would go help other clinics with vitalizing patients if they were short staff.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

ASHLEY PEDIATRICS DAY AND NIGHT CLINIC
02.2019 - 09.2019
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
  • Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
  • Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
  • Measured patient pulse oximetry.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Performed labs in-house- Strep, Covid, Flu, CBC
  • PKU's/ Bilirubin
  • Removed stitches
  • Worked with OP
  • Draw blood- requested by the PA
  • Administered vaccines (all ages)
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.

ASSEMBLY LINE

FOREST RIVER RV INC.
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Installed Putty in the entire RV, made sure the inside of the RV was neat, cleaned any stains on the walls, and installed lights inside the RV as well.

ASSISTANT TEACHER

TRI-VALLEY HEADSTART OPPORTUNITY
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Assisted Pre-school and Infant Toddler
  • Tested students to see which level they were at.
  • Provided a safe and healthy learning environment for the children assigned
  • Maintained a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child's work and weekly observations
  • Organize classroom materials and set up equipment that will be used by the teacher to carry out lessons
  • Positive learning environment

Education

MA CERTIFICATE -

BRIGHT WOOD COLLEGE
01.2018

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined

PSJA SONIA SOTOMAYOR
01.2013

Skills

  • EMR Proficiency (OP, eClinicalWorks, and Cerner/Paragon)
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • HIPAA Compliance & Patient Confidentiality
  • Strong Communication & Teamwork
  • Appointment Coordination
  • Chart organization
  • Time management
  • Inventory management

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Ashley Health
08.2024 - 05.2025

Medical Assistant

Ashley Pediatrics Day and Night Clinic
11.2023 - 08.2024

Medical Assistant

DHR- Cardiothoracic Surgery
01.2020 - 12.2022

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

ASHLEY PEDIATRICS DAY AND NIGHT CLINIC
02.2019 - 09.2019

ASSEMBLY LINE

FOREST RIVER RV INC.
01.2016 - 01.2017

ASSISTANT TEACHER

TRI-VALLEY HEADSTART OPPORTUNITY
01.2012 - 01.2015

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined

PSJA SONIA SOTOMAYOR

MA CERTIFICATE -

BRIGHT WOOD COLLEGE

References

  • PA- Mrs. Abulag(Ashley Pediatrics)

(956)283-7070

  • PA- Mr. Reynaldo Munoz (Ashley Health)

(956)605-3830

  • Clinic Supervisor- Sarah Luna (Ashley Health)

(737)291-3669

  • MA- Jacqueline Hernandez (DHR Hand and Wrist Institute

(956)472-9835

  • Clinic Supervisor-Juan Garcia, LVN (STHS clinics)

(956)207-6947