Focused Medical Assistant motivated to deliver seamless and pleasant healthcare experience to patients. Offering 14 years background assisting medical teams in examining and treating patients. Skillful in measuring vitals, preparing and drawing blood samples and preparing treatment rooms for examinations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
New Beginnings Women's Care and Aesthetics
Cypress, TX
05.2023 - Current
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Medical Assistant
AFC Urgent Care-Cypress
Cypress, TX
06.2022 - 01.2023
Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
Administered medications under physician's supervision.
Medical Assistant
Magnolia First Family Medicine
Houston, TX
05.2018 - 05.2022
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person
Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs
Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary
Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies
Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions
Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions
Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records
Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting
Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication
Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions
Recorded vital signs and medical history for all patients each shift
Used Athena software to process patient payments and update accounts.
Medical Assistant
San Benito Medical Associates
San Benito, TX
08.2015 - 10.2016
Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs
Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies
Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions
Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication
Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process
Recorded vital signs and medical history for several patients each shift.
Medical Assistant
Dr Graciela Leija
Brownsville, TX
10.2012 - 08.2013
Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person
Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs
Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions
Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes
Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication
Efficiently performed insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions
Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis
Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process
Collected forms, copied insurance cards and coordinated patient information for billing and insurance processing
Recorded vital signs and medical history for several patients each shift.
Medical Assistant
Clinica Santa Maria
Brownsville, TX
06.2008 - 09.2009
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment
Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs
Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions
Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication
Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process
Recorded vital signs and medical history for several patients each shift.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marque Learning Center
01.2012
Diploma in Medical Assistant -
Career Centers of Texas
02.2008
Skills
Professional Bedside Manner
Venipuncture and Phlebotomy
HIPAA Compliance
Examination Preparation
Treatment Room Preparation
Updating Medical Records
Patient Relations
Procedure Assistance
Routine Laboratory Testing
Medication Administration
Pharmacy Relations
Appointment Scheduling
Operating EKG Equipment
English: Spanish:
Professional Limited
Triage
Athenahealth
Vital Signs
Languages
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
New Beginnings Women's Care and Aesthetics
05.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
AFC Urgent Care-Cypress
06.2022 - 01.2023
Medical Assistant
Magnolia First Family Medicine
05.2018 - 05.2022
Medical Assistant
San Benito Medical Associates
08.2015 - 10.2016
Medical Assistant
Dr Graciela Leija
10.2012 - 08.2013
Medical Assistant
Clinica Santa Maria
06.2008 - 09.2009
High School Diploma -
Marque Learning Center
Diploma in Medical Assistant -
Career Centers of Texas
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