Deisy Salazar
Pahokee
Summary
Experienced Medical Assistant with a strong focus on direct patient care and satisfaction. Proven ability to adhere to regulatory standards while fostering trust through effective communication. Skilled in building rapport with patients, ensuring a positive healthcare experience. Committed to delivering high-quality support in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Medical Assistant
Premier Associates for the Healthcare of Woman
Belle Glade
10.2024 - Current
- Facilitated iron infusions for prenatal patients while adhering to safety protocols.
- Administered vaccinations and collected lab specimens as directed by physicians.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment according to established procedures.
- Prepared examination rooms and sterilized instruments for GYN procedures.
- Positioned patients for examinations or treatments, prioritizing comfort and safety.
- Changed dressings on wounds, monitoring healing progress to prevent infection.
- Supported GYN physicians during examinations by providing necessary instruments.
- Assisted with connecting prenatal patients to NST for further monitoring.
Medical Assistant /Phlebotomist
Premier Family Health
Loxahatchee
06.2023 - 07.2024
- 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..
- Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Entered patient information and test orders into computer systems accurately.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
Medical Assistant
Napoles Pediatrics
Loxahatchee
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Performed patient histories, vital signs, and medical screenings.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments
- Performed throat swabs and other basic diagnostic procedures.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Administered vaccines, injections, and other treatments as directed by physicians.
- Conducted routine office administrative tasks such as filing paperwork or completing forms on behalf of patients.
- Assisted pediatricians in conducting routine check-ups and patient assessments.
Medical Assistant
Oceanside Urology
Jupiter
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Assisted provider in performing sterile procedures
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
Education
West Technical Education Center
Belle Glade, FLSkills
- Bilingual ( English/ Spanish)
- Procedure Assistance
- Specimens collection and processing
- Appointment Setting
- CPR
- Customer Service
- Multitasking
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Inventory and supply management
- Phlebotomy expertise
- OB/GYN procedures
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Equipment sterilization
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- BLS
- Basic Healthcare Worker
Timeline
Lead Medical Assistant
Premier Associates for the Healthcare of Woman
10.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant /Phlebotomist
Premier Family Health
06.2023 - 07.2024
Medical Assistant
Napoles Pediatrics
01.2023 - 07.2023
Medical Assistant
Oceanside Urology
07.2022 - 02.2023
West Technical Education Center