Margarita Ayala
Schiller Park,IL
Summary
Experienced Medical Assistant with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality. Adept in patient care coordination and electrocardiography (EKG). Skilled in clinical support and fostering patient-focused environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Ascension Health Care
01.2006 - Current
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Perform diagnostic EKGs, ensuring accurate attachment, connection, and operation of electrodes as specified by protocols.
- Review patient records and provide instructions to patients before procedures, ensuring their understanding and cooperation.
- Monitor patients during EKG procedures, promptly reporting any abnormal findings to the healthcare team.
- Identify and correct artifacts in EKG results, maintaining a high level of accuracy and reliability.
- Edit and forward EKG results to attending physicians for thorough analysis and interpretation.
- Maintain and manage EKG equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functionality and availability for procedures.
Education
NCCT -
National Center For Compentency Testing
02-2025
Comprehensive Medical Assistant -
Training Program
08-2018
MA Training Program - CPR|AED|FIRST AID CERTIFIED
PMG's Comprehensive MA Training Program
06-2017
Medical Assistant -
U.S. Career Institute
06-2016
General Studies -
Triton College
River Grove, IL08-2002
High School Diploma -
East Leyden
Franklin Park, IL06-2000
Skills
- Intake control
- Check-in coordination
- Patient care coordination
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Restocking lab supplies
- Vital signs and examinations
- Clinical and administrative support
- Inventory and supply management
- Medical terminologies
- Patient triage
- EKG set up and monitoring
- Fluent in Spanish & English
- Disease prevention education
- Patient-focused care
- Medical office administration
- Electronic health records
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Ascension Health Care
01.2006 - Current
NCCT -
National Center For Compentency Testing
Comprehensive Medical Assistant -
Training Program
MA Training Program - CPR|AED|FIRST AID CERTIFIED
PMG's Comprehensive MA Training Program
Medical Assistant -
U.S. Career Institute
General Studies -
Triton College
High School Diploma -
East Leyden
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