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Dora Chavez

Plainville

Summary

As a highly skilled medical assistant and translator with experience in internal medicine, gastroenterology, and pediatrics, I bring a wealth of clinical knowledge and linguistic proficiency to the healthcare industry. With a strong understanding of medical terminology and procedures, I am able to provide comprehensive support to healthcare providers in delivering top-quality care to patients. As a medical translator, I am fluent in English and Spanish, allowing me to effectively communicate with patients and their families in their preferred language. Whether translating medical documents, providing interpretation during consultations, or assisting with informed consent, I am committed to ensuring that patients have a clear understanding of their medical conditions and treatment options. In addition to my translation skills, I am experienced in a wide range of clinical tasks, including taking vital signs and collecting medical histories. I have specific experience in internal medicine, gastroenterology, and pediatrics. Furthermore, my administrative skills are highly developed, and I am able to manage patient records, schedule appointments, and handle billing and insurance claims with accuracy and efficiency. Overall, I am a compassionate and dedicated professional committed to providing exceptional patient care and ensuring that language barriers do not hinder patients' access to quality healthcare.

Efficient Medical Assistant with solid foundation in providing clinical and administrative support in healthcare settings. Proven ability to assist in patient care, manage medical records, and support office operations. Demonstrated skill in patient communication and multitasking in fast-paced environments.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant- Medical Interpreter

Prime HealthCare
06.2013 - Current
  • Interpreting during medical consultations: I have provided interpreting services during medical consultations, ensuring that patients have a clear understanding of their diagnosis, treatment options, and care instructions. I have also assisted healthcare providers in understanding patient’s symptoms, medical histories, and cultural backgrounds to provide appropriate medical care.
  • Translating medical documents: I have translated a wide range of medical documents, including medical histories, lab reports, informed consent forms, and discharge instructions. I have ensured that the translations are accurate and culturally appropriate, so patients can understand their medical information.
  • Providing language services in various medical specialties: I have provided language services in a variety of medical specialties, including internal medicine, pediatrics, gastroenterology. I have a deep understanding of the terminology and procedures used in these specialties, allowing me to provide accurate translations.
  • Collaborating with healthcare providers: I have collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure that patients receive the best possible care. This has included assisting with patient intake, scheduling appointments, managing medical records, and handling billing and insurance claims.
  • Sanitized, restock and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical summary, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physical examination.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Document vital signs and health history for patients in clinical and hospital environments.
  • Called, faxed and electronically submitted prescriptions and refills.
  • Schedule appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
  • Gathered forms and copies of insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
  • Obtained all procedure laboratory testing.
  • Triage phone calls with different types of medical situations.
  • Documented daily activities in the computer system.
  • Prior authorizations for medications.
  • Referrals.
  • Utilizing ICD-10, CPT coding.

Medical Assistant

ECHN
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Taking Vital signs.
  • Calling patient’s with results of blood work and diagnostic imaging.
  • Scheduling appointments.
  • Insurance referrals.
  • Prior authorizations for medications and imaging testing.

Medical Assistant

Community Health Center
09.2009 - 10.2011
  • Worked in a high traffic environment.
  • Worked assisting adults and children.
  • Prior Authorizations for medications and imaging testing.
  • Insurance referrals.
  • Worked at different departments within the same practice, OBgyn, pediatric and internal medicine.

Education

Branford Hall Career Institute
01.2009

Skills

  • Bilingual communication: Fluent in English and Spanish
  • Concise communication in healthcare settings
  • Supportive role in patient care through clinical expertise
  • Accurate medical record management
  • Effective multitasking in high-pressure environments
  • Empathetic patient interaction
  • Effective communication with diverse patients
  • Skilled in managing patient information and scheduling with EMR systems
  • Efficient time management
  • Effective teamwork in healthcare
  • EMR trained (EPIC, AllScripts, eClinicalWorks and Athena)

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Medical Assistant- Medical Interpreter

Prime HealthCare
06.2013 - Current

Medical Assistant

ECHN
01.2011 - 01.2013

Medical Assistant

Community Health Center
09.2009 - 10.2011

Branford Hall Career Institute