Blanca Ortiz
Pasadena
Summary
Certified Medical Assistant with strong focus on patient care and clinical support. Skilled in administering medications, recording vital signs, and managing patient records. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective teamwork. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Memorial Hermann Medical Group
04.2024 - Current
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by thoroughly documenting patient information and updating electronic health records.
- Contributed to a welcoming atmosphere at the practice by greeting patients warmly upon arrival, checking them in efficiently, and answering any questions they had about their visit or overall healthcare needs.
- Prepared and administered medications
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate medical assistance during appointments.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
Certified Medical Assistant
Legacy Community Health
09.2014 - 04.2024
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Sales Associate
Payless Shoe Source
02.2009 - 05.2020
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
Education
Medical Assistant -
Everest Institute
Houston, TX07-2013
High School Diploma -
George I Sanchez
Houston05-2009
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical terminology
- Specimens collection and processing
- Patient scheduling
- Patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Vital sign monitoring
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient documentation
- Payment collection
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Schedule coordination
- Injection administration
- Insurance confirmation
- EMR / EHR
- CPR
- Patient-focused care
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Memorial Hermann Medical Group
04.2024 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Legacy Community Health
09.2014 - 04.2024
Sales Associate
Payless Shoe Source
02.2009 - 05.2020
Medical Assistant -
Everest Institute
High School Diploma -
George I Sanchez
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