Criselda Pina
Houston,TX
Summary
Compassionate Medical Assistant with background in providing support to physicians, handling patient care tasks, and managing administrative duties. Skilled in recording vital signs, preparing patients for examination, and maintaining medical records with confidentiality and accuracy. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathy. Contributed to streamlining clinical processes resulting in more efficient patient flow and enhanced care delivery.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Legacy Community Health
Baytown, Texas
01.2023 - Current
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
- Assisted with scheduling patient appointments and follow-up visits.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Certified Medical Assistant
East Houston obgyn
Houston, TX
11.2012 - 10.2022
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Educated patients on preventive care topics such as diet and exercise habits or medication compliance.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Texas School of Business
Houston, TX12-2009
High School Diploma -
North Shore Senior High School
Houston, TX05-2008
Skills
- Vital sign measurement
- Patient education
- Medical history documentation
- Appointment scheduling
- Inventory management
- Team collaboration
- Sample collection procedures
- Patient documentation
- Patient scheduling
- HIPAA compliance
- Injection administration
- Phlebotomy techniques
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Legacy Community Health
01.2023 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
East Houston obgyn
11.2012 - 10.2022
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Texas School of Business
High School Diploma -
North Shore Senior High School