Bertha Hernandez
Broken Arrow,OK
Summary
Resourceful professional in healthcare manufacturing, known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Skilled in fitting medical devices, material selection for appliances, and quality control procedures. Excel at problem-solving, communication, and teamwork, ensuring seamless collaboration and customer satisfaction.
Skilled Orthotic Fitter with comprehensive background in assessing patient condition, measuring limbs and fitting orthopedic braces. Previously made significant impact through streamlining processes for brace adjustments and repairs; consistently ensuring patient comfort and satisfaction. Possess strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and hands-on technical expertise.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthotic Fitter
Breg Inc
Tulsa, Oklahoma
09.2014 - 10.2024
- Inspected equipment for wear, specifications adherence and issues.
- Demonstrated how to properly don, doff, adjust, maintain, clean and store orthotic devices for optimal performance.
- Advised healthcare providers on best practices for prescribing assistive technology solutions.
- Measured patients to determine appropriate size and fit of orthotics.
Medical Assistant
Concentra Urgent Care
Tulsa, OK
09.2008 - 09.2014
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
Education
Medical Assistant -
Institute For Business And Technology
Santa Clara, CA12-2007
High School Diploma -
Mt. Madonna High School
Gilroy, CA08-1994
Skills
- Orthotic fitting
- Adaptive learning
- Orthotic adjustment
- Patient care
- Measurement techniques
- Instrument sterilization
- Dressing changing
- Orthopedic device fitting
- Suture removal
- Post operative care
- Orthopedic bracing
- Brace application
- Brace fitting
- Wound care
- Orthotic modification
- Orthotic assessment
Timeline
Orthotic Fitter
Breg Inc
09.2014 - 10.2024
Medical Assistant
Concentra Urgent Care
09.2008 - 09.2014
Medical Assistant -
Institute For Business And Technology
High School Diploma -
Mt. Madonna High School