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Helen Flores

Joshua,TX

Summary

Dependable and motivated individual with excellent organization skills demonstrated through history of managing client daily activities, appointments and medication needs. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Caregiver

Ralph Castillo
Joshua, TX
02.2018 - 09.2024
  • Assisted family member with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Transported family members to medical appointments and other errands as needed.
  • Organized medications for family members and administered them according to directions.
  • Maintained a safe environment for the disabled person by removing tripping hazards from living areas.
  • Monitored vital signs and documented variances and concerning responses.
  • Assisted with in-home physical therapy.

Medical Assistant, Clinical Coordinator

Tots and Tykes Pediatrics
Fort Worth, Texas
04.2006 - 03.2011
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
  • Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs.
  • Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
  • Assessed staffing needs on an ongoing basis to ensure adequate coverage of clinical services.
  • Participated in the recruitment process for new employees by conducting interviews and making hiring decisions.

Medical Assistant/Receptionist

Dr. Joseph A. Cocco, D.O, P.A
Fort Worth, TX
09.2005 - 02.2006
  • Internship, August 2005
  • Checked patients in and out for appointments and collected co-payments.
  • Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, collected and maintained patient files.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • 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.
  • Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.

Medical Assistant

West Texas Internal Medicine Clinic
Fort Worth, TX
09.2005 - 12.2005
  • Internship, July 2005.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
  • Prepared specimens for transport to external laboratories.
  • Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
  • Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.

Education

Medical Assisting Diploma - Medical Assisting

Remington College
Fort Worth, TX
05-2005

High School Diploma -

Uvalde High School
Uvalde, TX
05-2003

Skills

  • Patient Companionship
  • Mobility Assistance
  • ADL Assistance
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient Flow Management
  • Data Entry
  • Patient Scheduling

Timeline

Family Caregiver

Ralph Castillo
02.2018 - 09.2024

Medical Assistant, Clinical Coordinator

Tots and Tykes Pediatrics
04.2006 - 03.2011

Medical Assistant/Receptionist

Dr. Joseph A. Cocco, D.O, P.A
09.2005 - 02.2006

Medical Assistant

West Texas Internal Medicine Clinic
09.2005 - 12.2005

Medical Assisting Diploma - Medical Assisting

Remington College

High School Diploma -

Uvalde High School
Helen Flores