Daniel Tovar
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Certified Medical Assistant with background working in fast-paced healthcare environments. Demonstrated strengths include clinical procedures, patient education, and administrative tasks. Well-versed in medical terminology, electronic health records, and HIPAA regulations. Previous work has consistently resulted in improved patient care through effective communication and procedural efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
New Mexico Family Services
Las Cruces, NM
01.2023 - Current
- Spravato administration.
- Educated patients on health maintenance and medication management strategies.
- Prepared examination rooms and maintained cleanliness to ensure safety standards.
- Communicated effectively with patients regarding procedures and treatment plans.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and medical procedures.
- Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Perform EKGs
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
Certified Medical Assistant
MuojiCare
Las Cruces, NM
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Triage patients, obtain medical history and prepare for procedures
- Prior authorizations for MRIs and Surgeries
- Check in patients
- Maintain cleanliness of procedure tools
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems for accuracy.
- Coordinated patient appointments, ensuring timely follow-ups and care continuity.
- Prepared examination rooms and maintained cleanliness to ensure safety standards.
- Communicated effectively with patients regarding procedures and treatment plans.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
Medical Assistant
Neurology Associates of Mesilla Valley
Las Cruces, NM
06.2017 - 04.2022
- Administer injections and educate patients on medications.
- Assisted with EMG testing.
- Assisted with Botox injections
- Assisted patients with neurological assessments and medical history documentation.
- Coordinated patient appointments and managed scheduling for multiple providers.
- Prepared examination rooms with necessary equipment and supplies for procedures.
- Supported physicians during patient examinations and assisted with diagnostic tests.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication instructions effectively.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records and updated patient information promptly.
- Communicated with insurance companies regarding patient coverage and authorizations.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety protocols in the office environment.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
Security Officer
Blackstone Security
Las Cruces, NM
04.2015 - 07.2017
- Patrol exhibits.
- Escort staff and gift shop personnel.
- Patrol exterior of building and perimeter.
- Lock up building when leaving.
- Escort personnel with cash drawer.
Security Officer
Allied Barton Security
Las Cruces, NM
12.2013 - 03.2015
- Patrol parking lot.
- Report all activity.
- Provide relief to receptionist on breaks.
- Man receptionist desk overnight and weekends.
- Patrol interior and exterior of building.
- Escort workers upon request.
Cart Attendant/Cashier
Target
Las Cruces, NM
12.2012 - 10.2013
- Bring in carts. Morning cashier. Cover for food court. Stock shelves. Recycle glass and cardboard.
Cart Attendant
Wal-Mart Supercenter
Las Cruces, NM
04.2010 - 12.2010
- Bring shopping carts inside.
- Help customers with carry-outs
- Target Las Cruces, NM December 2012 - October 2013
- Bring shopping carts inside.
- Provide back up for cashiers.
- Cover breaks for cashiers.
- Clean restrooms.
- Clean spills inside building.
- Recycle cardboard, glass, and paper.
- Help stock shelves.
Education
CCMA - Medical Assistant
Vista College
Las Cruces, NM07.2017
GED -
Dona Ana Community College
Las Cruces, NM08.2015
Skills
- Medical Office Experience
- Patient Care
- HIPAA
- Medical Terminology
- Insurance Verification
- Vital Signs
- Math
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Medical Records
- Microsoft Office
- Patient care
- Spanish
- Medical Coding
- Venipuncture
- Triage
- Clerical experience
- Computer Operation
- Phone Etiquette
- Experience Administering Injections
- English
- Phlebotomy
- Documentation review (7 years)
- Medical Scheduling
- Filing
- Laboratory Experience
- Physical examinations
- Transcription
- Bilingual
- Typing
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Medical Receptionist
- EMR Systems
- Computer literacy
- Blood sampling
- Analysis skills
- Spravato administration
- Laboratory specimen preparation
- Patient triage
- Electronic health records
- Vital sign measurement
- Triage management
- Healthcare compliance
- Medication administration
- Effective communication
- Patient education
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Wound care
- Problem-solving
- Patient assessments
- Infection control
- Vital sign monitoring
- Healthcare procedures
- Sterilization techniques
- Injection administration
- Patient documentation
- Phlebotomy techniques
- HIPAA protocols
- HIPAA compliance
- Payment collection
- Multitasking and organization
- Medical terminology
- EKG administration
Certification
- CPR Certification January 2021
- NRCMA June 2023 to August 2024
- CCMA Certification July 2017 to May 2018
- BC/BE
- BLS Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant
- ACLS Certification
- RMA
Languages
Spanish - Fluent
Additional Information
- SPECIAL SKILLS
- Fast learner
- Self-motivated
- Willing to work in a group or alone.
- I have experience with cashier. I knowledge in the use of computers programs, such as Microsoft Word and Excel. I have people skills and a friendly manner. I'm very patient and willing to learn what is required. I speak both English and Spanish.
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
New Mexico Family Services
01.2023 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
MuojiCare
04.2022 - 12.2022
Medical Assistant
Neurology Associates of Mesilla Valley
06.2017 - 04.2022
Security Officer
Blackstone Security
04.2015 - 07.2017
Security Officer
Allied Barton Security
12.2013 - 03.2015
Cart Attendant/Cashier
Target
12.2012 - 10.2013
Cart Attendant
Wal-Mart Supercenter
04.2010 - 12.2010
CCMA - Medical Assistant
Vista College
GED -
Dona Ana Community College
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