Breseida (Bree) Carrillo
Katy,TX
Summary
Dedicated Senior Medical Assistant with expertise in patient care coordination, medical billing, and clinical procedures. Skilled in orthopedic procedures, ultrasound-guided injections, and patient triage. Enhances patient experiences through effective communication and teamwork while supporting healthcare operations. Committed to streamlining workflows and delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Medical Assistant
Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
02.2024 - Current
- Provide clinical support across multiple orthopedic and sports medicine physicians and advanced practice providers.
- Adapt quickly to varying provider workflows while maintaining exceptional patient care and clinic efficiency.
- Assist with ultrasound-guided joint injections, aspirations, casting, splinting, brace fittings, and other orthopedic procedures.
- Coordinate preoperative medical and specialty surgery clearances and obtain required documentation.
- Triages patient phone calls and Epic patient portal messages while coordinating follow-up care.
- Document patient encounters accurately in Epic EMR.
- Educate patients regarding treatment plans, medications, postoperative care, and durable medical equipment.
- Selected as a Medical Assistant Mentor, precepting and onboarding new medical assistants and other clinical staff.
- Collaborate with physicians, surgery schedulers, radiology, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
Medical Assistant
Next Level Urgent Care
08.2018 - 02.2024
- Performed direct patient care, phlebotomy, injections, vital signs, specimen collection, insurance verification, EMR documentation, patient education, inventory management, and assisted providers in a high-volume urgent care setting.
Medical Assistant
HSE Medical Associates
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Provided clinical support, patient intake, medication reconciliation, specimen collection, prescription coordination, and patient education.
Medical Assistant
Internal Medicine Associates
12.2017 - 02.2018
- Assisted physicians in patient care, documentation, scheduling, and clinical procedures to ensure efficient practice operations.
Education
Medical Assisting -
Pima Medical Institute
Houston, TXHigh School Diploma -
Cypress Springs High School
Katy, TXSkills
- Patient Triage
- Orthopedic & Sports Medicine
- Epic EMR
- Phlebotomy
- Ultrasound assistance
- Insurance Authorizations
- Clinical documentation
- Quality documentation
- HIPAA regulations
- Compliance management
- Workflow optimization
- BLS Certified
- Cross-Functional Support
- Training mentorship
- Clinical mentorship
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Inventory Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- BLS Certified
Certification
- BLS Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Timeline
Senior Medical Assistant
Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
02.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Next Level Urgent Care
08.2018 - 02.2024
Medical Assistant
HSE Medical Associates
01.2018 - 08.2018
Medical Assistant
Internal Medicine Associates
12.2017 - 02.2018
Medical Assisting -
Pima Medical Institute
High School Diploma -
Cypress Springs High School