Maria Carmen Diaz
Houston
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant committed to providing exceptional patient care and support in clinical settings. Proven ability to leverage attention to detail and effective communication skills to enhance patient experiences and streamline operations. Passionate about helping individuals in need while continuously seeking opportunities for professional growth and development. Eager to contribute to the advancement of healthcare through compassionate service and a proactive approach to patient management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Vital Heart & Vein
Humble, TX
03.2014 - Current
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse (manually)
- Helped patients move in wheelchairs
- Vein procedures
- EKG’s, 24 HR Holter, Event, Tele, ABI, INR’s
- Prior Authorizations and refills
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment
- HPI and ROS (e-clinicals)
- Eclinicals experience (6 years+)
- Athena software
- Patient scheduling for PM/AICD checks
Medical Assistant
John I Dogan, MD
Houston, Tx
03.2013 - 02.2014
- Cared for patients with diagnoses such as sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, genital herpes, hepatitis, HIV/STD’s
- Fetal Non-Stress (NST)
- Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs (manually)
- Assisted doctor with procedures such as pap smear, colposcopy, IUD insertion, vaginal/abdomen ultrasound
- EMR/HER software
- Type provider dictations (progress note)
- Depo shot (birth control injections)
- Sterilization equipment
Medical Assistant
Dr. Cesar Ortega, MD
Houston, Tx
08.2008 - 03.2013
- Answered patient calls for care
- Assisted providers when needed
- PKU’s, Iron levels for toddlers, CBC’s
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, pulse Ox
- Breathing treatment
- Ear irrigation
- CPT and ICD-9 codes
- EKG’s
- Injections
- Prior authorizations and refills
- Medical Records
- THSTEPS
- Eclinicals
Education
High School Diploma -
MacArthur High School
Houston, Tx01-2007
Medical Assistant - undefined
Everest
Greenspoint, Tx01-2008
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Fast learner
- Highly dependable
- Excellent Attention to detail
- Trustworthy companion
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Adaptable
- CPR/First Aid
- OSHA/HIPPA
- Fluent in [English and Spanish]
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Vital Heart & Vein
03.2014 - Current
Medical Assistant
John I Dogan, MD
03.2013 - 02.2014
Medical Assistant
Dr. Cesar Ortega, MD
08.2008 - 03.2013
Medical Assistant - undefined
Everest
High School Diploma -
MacArthur High School