Elizabeth Cardenas
Garland,TX
Summary
Experienced Medical Assistant with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality. Demonstrates exceptional organizational abilities and a compassionate approach to patient interactions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Wellmed at Garland
10.2021 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Validator and fit testing for medical staff in various clinics.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills as well as prior authorizations.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms as well as injection administration.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Maintains strict adherence to infection control protocols, proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
- Maintained strict compliance with HIPAA regulations, ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Provided prompt, polite and professional in-person and telephone customer service.
- Prepared patient charts by gathering and organizing medical records ahead of appointments.
- Assisted physicians in providing high-quality care, completing insurance forms and handling referrals promptly.
- Enhanced patient care with timely and accurate data entry of medical histories, prescriptions, and lab results.
Certified Medical Assistant
Forest Lane Family Medicine
04.2015 - 10.2021
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills as well as prior authorizations.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms as well as injection administration.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Maintains strict adherence to infection control protocols, proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
- Maintained strict compliance with HIPAA regulations, ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Provided prompt, polite and professional in-person and telephone customer service.
- Prepared patient charts by gathering and organizing medical records ahead of appointments.
- Assisted physicians in providing high-quality care, completing insurance forms and handling referrals promptly.
- Enhanced patient care with timely and accurate data entry of medical histories, prescriptions, and lab results.
Education
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Remington College
Garland, TX08.2014
GED -
North Garland High School
Garland, TX05.2013
Skills
- Patient Scheduling
- HIPAA Compliance
- Data Entry
- CPR
- EMR / EHR
- E clinicals
- Bilingual
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- BLS
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Wellmed at Garland
10.2021 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Forest Lane Family Medicine
04.2015 - 10.2021
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Remington College
GED -
North Garland High School
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