Brenda Sixtos
Katy,TX
Summary
Certified Medical Assistant with relevant experience in fast-paced healthcare settings. Strong background in patient care, medical terminology, and electronic health record systems. Showcase ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing environments. Success in improving clinic workflow efficiency and contributing positively to team-focused environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Texas Children Hospital
Houston, TX
10.2022 - Current
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
Medical Assistant
Spring Branch Community Health Center
Katy, TX
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
Medical Assistant
Physicians Of Katy
Katy, TX
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
Medical Assistant
Md Kids Pediatrics
Cypress, TX
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Medical Assistant
Luv-N-Care Pediatrics
Cypress, TX
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - National Registered Medical Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
Houston, TX01-2017
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical record management
- Laboratory testing
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient history collection
- Medication administration
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Preparation of Treatment Rooms
- Stocking supplies
- Procedure assistance
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- CPR/BLS
- NRCMA
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Texas Children Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Spring Branch Community Health Center
05.2021 - 09.2022
Medical Assistant
Physicians Of Katy
01.2020 - 04.2021
Medical Assistant
Md Kids Pediatrics
05.2018 - 01.2020
Medical Assistant
Luv-N-Care Pediatrics
01.2017 - 04.2018
Some College (No Degree) - National Registered Medical Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
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