Elena Ruiz
Angleton,TX
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Medical Assistant with six years of hands-on patient care experience in both clinical and administrative settings. Earned certification while in high school and completed an Associate of Science degree from Brazosport College in Winter 2021. Holds a current BLS certification and aspires to further education in nursing. Skilled in patient care, medical procedures, and electronic health records, with a strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and delivering high-quality results. Reliable in fast-paced environments, effectively supporting medical staff and patients while ensuring efficient office operations. Strong knowledge of medical terminology and clinical protocols enables seamless coordination and effective patient communication. Passionate about providing exceptional care and continuously striving for professional growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
UTMB Urgent Care
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
- Contributed to positive health outcomes by educating patients on preventative measures, treatment plans, and follow-up care instructions.
- Contributed to clean and safe clinic environment by adhering to sanitation protocols.
- Supported patient well-being, providing empathetic care and addressing concerns with sensitivity.
- Facilitated positive patient experience, greeting patients warmly and providing clear directions within clinic.
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests to assist in diagnosis and treatment of conditions.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.performed COVID, FLU, RSV, STREP testing.
Medical Assistant
The Allergy Clinic
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Started IV's when needed during RUSH immunotherapy procedures.
- Administered Rushed Immunotherapy.
- Obtained prior authorizations for medications, biological drugs, radiology scans.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Medical Assistant
Allergy and ENT Associates
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Perform nursing procedures under supervision of physician or physician assistant o Assist physician or physician assistant in exam rooms o Escort patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measure vital signs including weight, blood pressure, pulse temperature and document all the information in patient chart
- Give instructions to patient as instructed by physician or physician assistant
- Scheduling of surgeries, verification of insurance, explain surgery
- Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filed and available in patients’ medical record prior to their appointment
- Filing of medical records
- Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required o Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls o Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to physicians
- All other duties such as, performing allergy testing and spirometry test to patients.
Education
CCMA CERTIFICATE -
BRAZOSWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Lake Jackson05.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Science Education
BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE
Lake Jackson, TX12.2021
Skills
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Excellent communication
- Ability to work under pressure
- Team player
- Able to quickly grasp new concepts
- Medical terminology knowledge
- HIPAA compliance
- CPR
Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
UTMB Urgent Care
10.2023 - 09.2024
Medical Assistant
The Allergy Clinic
05.2021 - 05.2023
Medical Assistant
Allergy and ENT Associates
08.2019 - 05.2021
CCMA CERTIFICATE -
BRAZOSWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Associate of Applied Science - Science Education
BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE
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