Diana Cervantes
Medical Assistant
Lufkin,TX
Summary
Medical assistant with 7+ years of experience performing clinical task in various healthcare fast-pace environments. Medical professional prepared for this role, bringing valuable experience in clinical and administrative functions. Known for reliable support in patient care and effective communication with healthcare teams. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability to meet changing priorities. Proficient in patient interaction, medical record management, and office support tasks.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Ace Cardiology
Lufkin, TX
10.2024 - 08.2025
- Prepare patients for holter monitoring.
- Analyzing recorded data for irregularities, scan recorded data, identify abnormal heart rhythms and correlate findings of patient diaries.
- Interviewing patients to obtain medical history information.
- Measure vitals signs such as weight, height, blood pressure and pulse.
- Perform EKGs on a daily basis.
- Scheduling patients for appointments at hospital such as CTA scans.
- E-scribe patients medication renewal to chosen pharmacy.
Medical Assistant
Christus Trinity Mother Frances Health System
Tyler, TX
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Request of patient medical records and following up daily with clinics to obtain medical records.
- Cue up medication refills, route to a qualified clinician to review and send in to the Christus Specialty Pharmacy, which has been approved by the patient's provider.
- Maintaining patient files, records and other information in a professional manner following policy and procedures regarding documentation.
- Assist with other various duties within the business office, such as answering calls, outreach to patients in regards to our program/enrollment benefits and scheduling telemedicine appointments.
- Reaching out to the Christus Specialty Pharmacy in regards to patients medication refill questions and shipping schedule.
Medical Assistant
The Heart Institute of East Texas
Lufkin, TX
05.2019 - 05.2023
- Assisted physicians in instructing and interpreting non English, Spanish speaking patients with cardiovascular disease diagnosis and procedures.
- Rooming/preparing patients for examinations and assisting patients as needed with walking, and transfers.
- Obtain capillary blood samples for INR testing on patients taking warfarin medications.
- Measure vitals signs such as weight, height, blood pressure and pulse.
- Perform EKGs on a daily basis.
- Abstracting labs and EKG reports into EMR systems.
- Instruct patients about follow-up appointments, procedures, and special diets.
Medical Assistant
Dr. Andrew Fercowicz MD, OB/GYN
Lufkin, TX
06.2007 - 07.2009
- Rooming/preparing patients for examination.
- Interview patients to obtain medical history information.
- Measure vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, weight and height.
- Obtain capillary/venous blood samples and urine cultures for laboratory testing.
- Assist physician/FNP with patient examinations and procedures.
- Administer injections.
- Call and confirm patient appointments.
Education
GED -
Lufkin High School
01.1995
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Angelina College
01.2007
Skills
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to multitask
- Compassionate patient care
- Flexible team player
- EKG performing skills
- Medical records management
Certification
- CCMA (AAMA) 07/2023 to 07/2025
- BLS 08/2023 to 08/2025
- Phlebotomy Technician 04/2007 to 04/2010
- Nurse Aide 10/2005 to 10/2007
- Medical Terminology 09/2005 to 11/2005
- [COVID-19 vaccination record card available]
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Ace Cardiology
10.2024 - 08.2025
Medical Assistant
Christus Trinity Mother Frances Health System
11.2023 - 09.2024
Medical Assistant
The Heart Institute of East Texas
05.2019 - 05.2023
Medical Assistant
Dr. Andrew Fercowicz MD, OB/GYN
06.2007 - 07.2009
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Angelina College
GED -
Lufkin High School