Casandra Guajardo
Kyle,TX
Summary
Over 30+ years of experience in bilingual Medical Assistance with passion for health, wellness, preventative care. Seeking the opportunity to deliver quality care to a diverse patient population.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant 3rd Division
Texas Orthopedics
06.2019 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Lead Medical Assistant
Hays County Sports Medicine
03.2009 - 06.2019
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
Education
CMB Education Center
Skills
- SI & ESI Injections & Sterilization setup
- Incision and drainage
- Managing Rx Refills
- Referral & Prior Auth processing
- Office Consulting
- Phone Triage
- Mole Removals
- Injection setup -sterile
- Suture staple removal
- Urinalysis/Drug Screening
- EKG's
- EYETELS
- CGMS Insertions Spirometry's Monitoring
- Vision & Hearing Testing
- Front & Back Office appointment setting Multi Dr's
- L & D wound care
- Medical Terminology knowledge
- Experience in OB/GYN, Neurology, Pedi-Neurology, Endocrinology, Podiatry, Orthopedics, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pain Management
- Fluent in Spanish (reading & writing)
- Assist with cortisone Injections
- Wound Care Packing
- 7 years of Massage Therapy
- Staple Removal
- Surgery Scheduling
- Neurology, Family Practice, Endocrinology, OBGYN, Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
- L & D wound care
- Medical Terminology knowledge
- Experience in OB/GYN, Neurology, Pedi-Neurology, Endocrinology, Podiatry, Orthopedics, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pain Management
- Fluent in Spanish (reading & writing)
- Assist with cortisone Injections
- Wound Care Packing
- Patient-Focused Care
- 7 years of Massage Therapy
- Electronic Medical Records
- Staple Removal
- Surgery Scheduling
- Neurology, Family Practice, Endocrinology, OBGYN, Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
- L & D wound care
- Medical Terminology knowledge
- Experience in OB/GYN, Neurology, Pedi-Neurology, Endocrinology, Podiatry, Orthopedics, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pain Management
- Fluent in Spanish (reading & writing)
- Assist with cortisone Injections
- Wound Care Packing
- Patient-Focused Care
- 7 years of Massage Therapy
- Electronic Medical Records
- Staple Removal
- Surgery Scheduling
- Neurology, Family Practice, Endocrinology, OBGYN, Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
Education Training
- Medical Assistant - CBM School- 1984
- Travis High School - 1983
References
References Upon Request
Timeline
Medical Assistant 3rd Division
Texas Orthopedics
06.2019 - Current
Lead Medical Assistant
Hays County Sports Medicine
03.2009 - 06.2019
CMB Education Center
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