Aurora Argueta Herrera
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant with over four and half years of hands-on experience in pediatric care, committed to providing high-quality, compassionate medical support to children and their families. Recognized for reliability in fast-paced settings and a collaborative approach that enhances teamwork and delivers exceptional results.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Wee Care Pediatrics
Las Vegas, NV
05.2021 - Current
- Provide comprehensive pediatric clinical support, including vital signs, injections, PKU testing, EKGs, spirometry, and specimen collection
- Administer COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 6 months–11 years following CDC and VFC guidelines
- Serve as Vaccine Backup Coordinator, ensuring proper storage, handling, documentation, and compliance
- Lead back-office operations, mentoring staff and supporting daily clinical workflow
- Back Office Trainer & New Hire Educator
- Assist physicians with in-office procedures including circumcisions, toenail removals, staple removals, and suture removals
- Accurately document patient histories, symptoms, and care plans in Practice Fusion and Tebra
- Manage front-office duties: patient check-in/check-out, scheduling, insurance verification, and billing coordination
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of insurance processes including COB, deductibles, copayments, and ROA
- Maintain strict infection control standards by cleaning and sanitizing tools and exam rooms
Education
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Nevada Career Institute
Las Vegas, NV05.2021
Advanced High School Diploma -
Desert Oasis High School
Las Vegas, NV05.2020
Skills
Immunizations & Vaccine Administration
Medical Assisting Procedures
Versatile & Adaptable
Patient Documentation & EMR Systems
Insurance Verification & Front Office Procedures
Patient scheduling
Leadership & Team Support
Communication & Family Education
Laboratory inspections and compliance
Certification
- Medical Assistant (MA)
- Office Laboratory Assistant — State of Nevada DPBH
LIC # 71294-AO-0
- Nevada WebIZ Certification (Viewing, Navigation & Data Entry)
- Immunization Training
- Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty) COVID-19 Vaccine Training
- Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Training
LANGUAGES
English — Native
Spanish — Native
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Wee Care Pediatrics
05.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Nevada Career Institute
Advanced High School Diploma -
Desert Oasis High School