Driven medical professional with extensive experience in patient care and medical assistance, notably at New Mexico Psychiatric Services. Excelled in phlebotomy and organizational abilities, enhancing operational efficiency and patient satisfaction. Demonstrated a strong work ethic and decision-making skills, contributing to improved healthcare outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Biometric Screener
Health Advocate Services
Albuquerque, NM
07.2016 - Current
Accurately obtain and document height, weight, neck and waist circumference, BMI, and manual blood pressure.
Complete finger-sticks for cholesterol and glucose readings using Cholestech LDX machine.
Maintain participant and specimen information logs.
Maintain quality control checks.
Preform venipuncture with high success rate.
Centrifuge and separate plasma from specimen and transfer into appropriate container for safe transport to the laboratory.
Medical Assistant
New Mexico Psychiatric Services
Albuquerque, NM
04.2012 - 06.2016
Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Administered vaccines and injections under physician's direct order to adults, toddlers, and infants.
Called in new prescriptions as well as refills
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and scheduled appointments
Office Manager
Teresa Sigala, M.D.
Albuquerque, NM
04.2012 - 06.2016
Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Managed compliance to keep organization operating within legal and regulatory guidelines.
Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Recruited, interviewed and hired employees.
Maintained all physician licenses and insurance contracts.
Accounts payable and receivable
Entered medical charges, sent claims to insurance companies, obtained prior authorizations, and worked denials received In a timely manner.