CHRISTOPHER NARANJO
ALBUQUERQUE,NM
Summary
Dedicated Medical Assistant with over 7 years of experience in delivering patient-centered care and optimizing healthcare operations. Expertise in HIPAA compliance, patient education, and effective communication fosters seamless coordination between patients and healthcare providers. Proven leadership skills in medical systems demonstrate a commitment to enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction. Experience in billing, revenue management, and supply procurement
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant II
Presbyterian Pediatric & Adult Congenital Cardiology
04.2024 - Current
- Provide patient care, ensuring comfort and timely interventions for improved outcomes.
- Enhance data collection through efficient assessments and accurate documentation.
- Monitor vital signs, reporting changes for prompt medical response and patient safety.
- Cultivate patient trust, improving communication and cooperation during procedures.
- Implement digital tracking for medical equipment, reducing loss and improving reporting accuracy.
- Maintained precise patient documentation, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and improving overall service quality.
- Implemented digital tracking systems for medical equipment, reducing loss incidents and enhancing reporting accuracy.
- Fostered trust with patients, improving communication and cooperation during procedures to create a more comfortable experience.
- Coordinated with medical teams to ensure timely interventions, significantly improving patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Medical Assistant
Foot and Ankle Specialists
09.2019 - 03.2024
- Conduct patient intake, ensuring accurate data and HIPAA compliance.
- Assist in exams and procedures, enhancing patient care.
- Administer medications and perform lab tests, supporting treatment plans.
- Coordinate hospital admissions and lab services, streamlining processes.
- Manage patient records and insurance forms, improving administrative efficiency.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients and healthcare providers, ensuring seamless care coordination and enhanced patient satisfaction.
- Maintained knowledge of standardized medical billing codes.
- Contacted insurance companies for patient medical billing operations.
- Executed billing tasks and recorded information in company databases.
Public Health Outreach Assistant
UNM Student Health and Counseling
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Distributed health education materials to students and patients, enhancing awareness and access.
- Published weekly blog for campus-wide communication, fostering peer engagement.
- Managed inventory systems for health materials, ensuring efficient distribution.
- Guided patients to designated areas, improving clinic flow and patient experience.
- Assisted in campus flu shot clinics and health events, supporting public health initiatives.
- Coordinated health promotion events and flu shot clinics, enhancing student engagement and increasing participation across campus.
- Developed and disseminated educational materials that improved health awareness among students, leading to noticeable increases in clinic utilization.
- Managed inventory systems for health materials, ensuring timely distribution and compliance with organizational standards.
- Acted as a liaison between students and healthcare professionals, fostering a supportive environment for student health concerns.
Patient Care Assistant and Transport
Presbyterian Rust Medical Center
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Ensured patient safety and seamless transport coordination across departments.
- Facilitated effective communication among healthcare teams and families.
- Managed medical equipment logistics, ensuring availability and functionality.
- Maintained confidentiality and adhered to hospital policies for patient care.
- Participated in educational initiatives to enhance departmental efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minor in Chemistry and Community Health Education
University of New Mexico
12.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
McCurdy Charter
Espanola, NM05.2019
Dual Credit Studies - Conversational Spanish, Business Math, Computer Literacy
Northern New Mexico College
Espanola, NM05.2018
Skills
- Office Systems
- Team Leadership
- Communication
- Administration
- Microsoft Office
- HIPAA
- Patient Education
- Medical Records
- Wound Care
- Inventory Management
- EKG (Experienced)
- Customer and medical billing
Certification
- BLS Certification
- American Red Cross
Community Service
Spearheaded a blood drive and surpassed goal donations, Volunteered to provide socks to the homeless population, Participated in UNM Spring Storm cleaning campus, Organized clothing drive for students in need at UNM, Organized food drive for UNM Lobo Food Pantry, Volunteered annually at UNM Flu shot clinic
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS
- Selected to speak with U.S Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on vaccine efficacy
- Selected for moderated conversation with Vice President Kamala Harris, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, and Dr. Eve Espey
- Completed field research at Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge
- Biology internship through UNM and Bosque Ecosystem Monitoring program
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
- Student Health Leadership Council President (2019-2022)
- Student Body President (2017-2019)
- Class President (2017-2019)
Timeline
Medical Assistant II
Presbyterian Pediatric & Adult Congenital Cardiology
04.2024 - Current
Patient Care Assistant and Transport
Presbyterian Rust Medical Center
02.2021 - 08.2021
Medical Assistant
Foot and Ankle Specialists
09.2019 - 03.2024
Public Health Outreach Assistant
UNM Student Health and Counseling
08.2019 - 08.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
McCurdy Charter
Dual Credit Studies - Conversational Spanish, Business Math, Computer Literacy
Northern New Mexico College
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minor in Chemistry and Community Health Education
University of New Mexico
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