Beatrice Casillas
San Antonio
Summary
Registered medical professional with expertise in patient care, clinical procedures, and medical documentation. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability for thriving in fast-paced healthcare environments. Proficient in performing EKGs, administering medications, and providing patient education. Reputation for reliability, compassion, and effective communication skills that set me apart in delivering exceptional care to those in need.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Medical Assistant
Village Medical
01.2022 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Completed thorough chart reviews to ensure proper documentation of all pertinent medical information.
- Efficient in handling a high patient volume while establishing a rapport quickly to make patients feel valued despite time constraints.
- Prioritize critical cases while still addressing less urgent cases concisely.
- Practice active listening to understand other's perspectives.
- Share ideas and feedback constructively
- Offer and help teammates when overwhelmed
- Follow proper technique and protocol when administering vaccines.
- Identify the correct injection site based on the vaccine type and patient's age (e.g., deltoid muscle for adults,vastus lateralis for infants).
- Proper documentation of vaccines; such as name,manufacturer, and lot number.
Lead Medical Assistant
Oakhills Women's Center
04.2018 - Current
- Prepares equipment and assists physicians with medical treatments, exams and medical procedures
- Experienced in setting up procedures for LEEPs, Colposcopy, Endometrial Biopsy, IUD insertion and removal, Vulvar Biopsy, I&Ds, Bartholion cyst, Cook Catheters, Ward Catheters, Skin tag removals, Nexplanon insertion and removal
- Schedule Induction Of Labor and Cesarean surgerys for providers
- Schedule anesthesia for surgical cases
- Administration of: Depo provera, Rhogam, Methotrexate, Ceftriaxone
- Ability to use EMR, other relevant computer hardware and software, telephone, copier, fax machine and other standard medical office equipment
- Knowledgeable in performing and understanding Non-Stress Tests
- Work with healthcare provider to facilitate training of new hires
- Perform other duties as assigned by practice manager or physician
- Monitors patient flow and adjust assignments as necessary to maintain optimum efficiency and patient satisfaction
- Responsible for phone triage
- Monitor inventory of clinical supplies and maintain vaccine logs
- Completes all necessary documentation in the patient's medical record in accordance with practice's charting policy
Medical Assistant
Charles Holshouser Jr. MD OB/GYN
08.2011 - 02.2018
- Assisted physician with in-office procedures; such as colposcopy's, endocervical biopsies, cryosurgeries, pap smears, abdominal and pelvic sonograms as well as the insertion of IUD's (Mirena)
- Skilled in handling nurse visits and nurse calls
- Measured vital signs, such as heart rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height and gestational age if applicable
- Knowledge of prescription medication and pharmacy calls
- Great customer service and social skills
- Reviewed and counseled with patients on testing results
- Filing of patient charts and records
- Knowledgeable in the verification of Health Insurance, as well as prior authorizations
- Experienced in handling multi-line phone calls
- Administered injections; such as Gardasil, Depo-Provera, Rhogam and 17p
- Scheduling appointments and surgeries for patients in and out the office
- Sterilization of examination rooms, as well as sterilization of medical instruments
Medical Assistant
Diabetes & Glandular Disease Clinic PA
03.2008 - 06.2011
- Assisted in the examination and treatment of patients
- Executed daily operations of vitalizing patients and monitoring blood sugars
- Measured vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height
- Recorded information on electronic charting
- Sterilization of examination rooms for proper care of patients
- Trained patients with instruction on how to use glucose meters and monitor blood sugars
- Handed instruments and materials to doctor as directed
- Supervised new hire employees
- Inventory and ordered medical supplies and materials
- Administered injections; such as H1N1, Pneumonia, and Testosterone injections
- Scheduled appointments
- Experienced in electronic prescriptions
- Assisted physician with thyroid biopsy procedures
- Skilled in handling a 12 lead EKG
- Assisted Nurse Practitioner with ACTH stimulation test
Education
Certificate - Medical Assistant
San Antonio College of Medical and Dental Assistants
San Antonio, TX01.2006
Diploma -
William Howard Taft High School
San Antonio, TX01.2003
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Adaptable
- Conflict resolution
- Direct patient care
- CPR
- Compassionate caregiver
Timeline
Registered Medical Assistant
Village Medical
01.2022 - Current
Lead Medical Assistant
Oakhills Women's Center
04.2018 - Current
Medical Assistant
Charles Holshouser Jr. MD OB/GYN
08.2011 - 02.2018
Medical Assistant
Diabetes & Glandular Disease Clinic PA
03.2008 - 06.2011
Diploma -
William Howard Taft High School
Certificate - Medical Assistant
San Antonio College of Medical and Dental Assistants
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