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Barbara M. Irizarry-Sierra

Dodge City,KS

Summary

Reliable Medical Support professional with seventeen years of experience in family practice, orthopedics, general surgery, and hospice/palliative care environment. Expertly assist with office operations and physician support by gathering patient information, assisting with office procedures and any responsibilities to meet team goals. Cheerful during each patient interaction to improve satisfaction ratings and patient retention.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant

Marathon Health
01.2017 - Current
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
  • Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
  • Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.

Medical Assistant

Medical Heights Medical Complex
09.2014 - 12.2016
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.

Medical Assistant

Dodge City Medical Center
02.2011 - 02.2014
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.

Education

Certified Nurses Aid - Adult Health Nursing

Dodge City Community College
Dodge City, KS
08.2014

Skills

  • Wound Care and Irrigation
  • EMR Systems
  • Sterile Procedures and Techniques
  • Charting Expertise
  • Assisting with Physical Exams
  • Grooming and Bathing Assistance
  • Medical Terminology
  • OB/GYN Procedures

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
  • CRP / AED - Certified

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Marathon Health
01.2017 - Current

Medical Assistant

Medical Heights Medical Complex
09.2014 - 12.2016

Medical Assistant

Dodge City Medical Center
02.2011 - 02.2014

Certified Nurses Aid - Adult Health Nursing

Dodge City Community College

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