Hadassa Salomon Thesatus
Mcallen
Summary
Detail-oriented Medical Assistant with extensive experience in supporting physicians and managing patient records in dynamic healthcare environments. Proficient in medical terminology, electronic health records (EHR), and compliance standards. Aiming to transition into Clinical Documentation Improvement to utilize strong organizational skills and enhance documentation accuracy for optimal patient care and reimbursement integrity.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Mission Vascular & Veins Institute
Mission
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted medical staff with patient examinations and procedures, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Documented patient medical histories accurately to ensure comprehensive care.
- Maintained clean examination rooms, stocked with necessary supplies for incoming patients.
- Administered injections, medications, and treatments as directed by physicians.
- Measured vital signs and prepared patients for examinations to facilitate timely care.
- Relayed patient messages to physicians regarding concerns and treatment updates.
- Educated patients on medications and procedures to improve adherence to physician's instructions.
- Participated in team meetings to enhance workflows and optimize patient outcomes.
Medical Assistant
Clínica Emmanuel Niños Y Adultos
Mission
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted medical staff with patient examinations and procedures.
- Prepared examination rooms by cleaning and organizing supplies.
- Collected and documented patient medical histories accurately.
- Administered medications and vaccinations under physician supervision.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
Education
CMA - Medical Assistant
Solidaridad Sin Fronteras
3400 Bissonnet St # 195, Houston, TX 7700506-2023
EKG Technician
Solidaridad Sin Fronteras
3400 Bissonnet St # 195, Houston, TX 7700506-2023
Phlebotomist Technician
Solidaridad Sin Fronteras
3400 Bissonnet St # 195, Houston, TX 7700506-2023
M.D. - Health Sciences
Universidad Tecnológica De Santiago
Santiago De Los Caballeros, Dominican Republic07-2015
Skills
- Patient care and education
- Medical documentation and terminology
- Infection control practices
- Laboratory testing and procedures
- Customer service excellence
- Team collaboration skills
- Effective communication abilities
- Attention to detail
- Medical equipment operation
- Vital sign monitoring
- Electrocardiography (EKG) skills
- Patient triage expertise
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Specimen collection and processing
- Multilingual communication: English, Spanish, French, Creole
- Therapeutic procedures: Qutenza administration
- Supply stocking and management
- Diagnostic procedures: ABI, Smart-LEDA testing
- CPR certification
- Compassionate patient interaction
- ICD/CPT coding for billing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Mission Vascular & Veins Institute
06.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
Clínica Emmanuel Niños Y Adultos
08.2023 - 02.2024
CMA - Medical Assistant
Solidaridad Sin Fronteras
EKG Technician
Solidaridad Sin Fronteras
Phlebotomist Technician
Solidaridad Sin Fronteras
M.D. - Health Sciences
Universidad Tecnológica De Santiago