Blanca Banuelos
Pasadena,CA
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Huntington Asthma & Allergy Center
04.2013 - Current
- Administered immunotherapy treatments, including subcutaneous injections, biologic injections and sublingual immunotherapy, resulting in reduced allergic symptoms for patients.
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict protocols for handling allergenic substances in the clinic environment.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of medication side effects and interactions, preventing potential adverse reactions or complications from occurring during treatment.
- Monitored food challenges to test severity of suspected allergens and provide immediate medical assistance in case of adverse reactions.
- Assisted in developing new office policies aimed at improving overall efficiency and patient satisfaction rates within the practice.
- Measured patient spirometry and Feno.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Submitted prior authorizations for biologic medications such as Xolair, Dupixent, Fasenra and Nucala.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Education
Medical Assistant
North-West College - Pasadena
Pasadena, CA09.2010
High School Diploma -
Marshall Fundamental
Pasadena, CA2006
Skills
- Electronic Medical Records
- Allergic reaction management
- Immunology knowledge
- Biologic therapies understanding
- Anaphylaxis prevention
- Breathing Treatments
- Allergy testing
- Infection control measures
- Taking vitals
- Appointment Scheduling
- Patient Management
- Prior authorization knowledge
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Huntington Asthma & Allergy Center
04.2013 - Current
Medical Assistant
North-West College - Pasadena
High School Diploma -
Marshall Fundamental
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