Deborah Holmes CMA
Spring Branch
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Hassan Alissa MD
San Marcos
02.2010 - 09.2025
- Assisted physicians with patient examinations and procedures.
- Recorded patient medical histories and vital signs accurately.
- Managed appointment scheduling for optimal patient flow.
- Prepared examination rooms for patient visits efficiently.
- Maintained medical equipment and ensured proper sterilization practices.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication usage.
- Handled insurance verification and managed billing inquiries effectively.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Answered patient calls promptly and directed inquiries to the appropriate department when needed.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Obtained insurance authorizations for prescribed medications or treatments for patients in need of financial assistance programs.
Certified Medical Assistant
Timothy Shaw MD
San Marcos
03.2006 - 02.2010
- Assisted physicians with patient examinations and procedures.
- Recorded patient medical histories and vital signs accurately.
- Managed appointment scheduling for optimal patient flow.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies ensuring adequate stock levels were maintained at all times.
- Ordered medical supplies from approved vendors based on predetermined budget parameters.
- Processed payments from patients accurately using cash registers or computerized systems.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
Education
National Certified Medical Assistant - CMA
NCCT
01.2017 - 07.2017
Skills
- Patient examination
- Meaningful use accuracy
- Insurance verification
- Appointment scheduling
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Patient education
- Workflow optimization
- Insurance authorizations
- Disability
- Foundations
Timeline
National Certified Medical Assistant - CMA
NCCT
01.2017 - 07.2017
Certified Medical Assistant
Hassan Alissa MD
02.2010 - 09.2025
Certified Medical Assistant
Timothy Shaw MD
03.2006 - 02.2010