CLAUDIA I. TALAMANTES

Company Overview: General Surgery Department

• Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
• Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
• Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
• Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
• Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
• Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
• Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
• Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
• Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depletion.
• Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
• Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
• Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain a patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
• Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating rooms and sterilizing instruments.
• Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
• Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
• Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
• Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
• Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
• Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
• Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
• Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
• Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
• Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physicians in interpreting results.
• Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
• Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
• Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
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• Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
• Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
• Coordinated with facilities to set up surgeries for one physician breast cancer surgeries and elective surgeries.
• Answered phone calls and messages for one-physician General Surgery medical facility, scheduling appointments, and handling patient inquiries.