Erica Banuelos
Denver,CO
Summary
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
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Wellpower- Outpatient
2023.01 - Current
- Outpatient psychiatric clinic focused on assisting patients recover from mental illnesses and substance abuse.
- Providing guidance with med monitoring, administering injection and TB test, blood draws, and administrative tasks such as insurance issues.
- Providing guidance and assisting with observation and treatment in Spravato/Esketamine clinic.
- Providing guidance and assisting with observation and treatment in MAT clinic.
- Managed electronic health records, maintaining data accuracy and confidentiality in compliance with regulations.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Medical Assistant
WellPower- Crisis Center
2023.01 - Current
- Inpatient crisis services designed to assist patients to get help with severe and persistent mental illness and substance abuse.
- In the CSU I work alongside Psych NP, RN, Clinicians, Peer Specialist and Residential counselor. I provide support and guidance through morning, noon and evening med pass.
- Administer TB test to help patient find future housing and administer LAI due to severe symptoms.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication instructions, enhancing understanding and adherence to care protocols.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
- Monitored client progress and documented behavioral data accurately for analysis.
- Monitored patient behavior and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly.
Medical Assistant
UCHealth Primary Care
2022.02 - 2022.12
- Outpatient primary care clinic focuses on assisting patients with medical conditions.
- Rooming patient, going over chart and updating anything that is new and obtain main chief complaint and get vitals.
- Providing lab testing, specimen collection, EKGs, vital signs, immunizations, and blood draws.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Coordinated scheduling for patient appointments, optimizing clinic workflow and reducing wait times.
Medical Assistant
Ascent Health Center
2021.08 - 2022.02
- Outpatient holistic clinic focused on providing natural full body care.
- Providing scribe services, assisting with cupping and acupuncture and administering COVID vaccinations.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to streamline communication and improve patient care delivery processes.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Education
Medical Assisting Certificate Program - Nursing
Pima Medical Institute
Aurora, CO2022-01
High School Diploma -
Martin Luther Kind Jr. Early College
Denver2017-05
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Customer service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Vital sign monitoring
- EMR / EHR
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient-focused care
- Data entry
- Phlebotomy
- Reliable team player
- CPR
- Professionalism and ethics
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant
- QMAP
- BLS
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Wellpower- Outpatient
2023.01 - Current
Medical Assistant
WellPower- Crisis Center
2023.01 - Current
Medical Assistant
UCHealth Primary Care
2022.02 - 2022.12
Medical Assistant
Ascent Health Center
2021.08 - 2022.02
Medical Assisting Certificate Program - Nursing
Pima Medical Institute
High School Diploma -
Martin Luther Kind Jr. Early College