Hector Pedraza Medina
Kansas City,KS
Summary
Dedicated medical administrative professional with expertise in patient care, electronic recordkeeping, and insurance documentation. Proven track record of enhancing office operations by effectively managing patient and staff needs, ensuring quality-driven and safety-oriented practices. Strong interpersonal skills foster collaboration across disciplines to improve patient outcomes and deliver optimal healthcare experiences. Highly motivated to leverage classroom knowledge in real-world settings while embracing new challenges and contributing fresh perspectives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
USA CLINIC GROUP
Illinois City, Chicago
06.2023 - Current
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
Medical Doctor (Outside USA) Neurosurgery Resident
MINSAP
Santa Clara, Cuba
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential patient information.
- Evaluated test results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatments.
- Prescribed medications to patients for the management of acute and chronic diseases.
- Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved.
- Supported the chief surgeon during operations in dual roles, such as assistant and scrub tech.
- Deep and superficial wound suturing.
- Suture removal.
- Prescribed, administered and dispensed medication in accordance with state and federal statutes.
- Counseled patients on diet, hygiene, lifestyle changes, and preventative care measures.
- Collecting samples for lab tests.
- Caring for and maintaining the OR instruments and equipment.
- Use of anatomical, psychological, and physiological knowledge to provide correct diagnosis and treatment, seeing every patient as an individual being.
- Working as a team with surgeons and different kind of medical staff, always trying to create a correct flow and harmony
Education
Certificate - Health Care
American Board of Surgical
Milwaukee, WI07-2024
Certification - Basic Life Support
American Hearth Assosciation
11-2022
Certificate - Health Care Management
Solidaridad Sin Fronteras, SSF
Hialeah, FL10-2022
M.D. - Health Care
Foreign Medical Doctor
Santa Clara, Cuba07-2021
Skills
- Patient education
- Electronic health records
- Medical terminology
- Compliance protocols
- Team collaboration
- Patient care
- Wound suturing
- Suture removal
- Medication administration
- Critical thinking
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Companionship and emotional support
- Infection control procedures
- Anatomy and physiology
- Proper sterilization techniques
- Vital sign monitoring
- Data analysis
- Operating room setup
- Proficient in, handling surgical instruments
- Vital signs monitoring
- First aid
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical procedures
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Quick problem solver
Certification
- SA-C
- RMA-C
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
USA CLINIC GROUP
06.2023 - Current
Medical Doctor (Outside USA) Neurosurgery Resident
MINSAP
09.2020 - 07.2022
Certificate - Health Care
American Board of Surgical
Certification - Basic Life Support
American Hearth Assosciation
Certificate - Health Care Management
Solidaridad Sin Fronteras, SSF
M.D. - Health Care
Foreign Medical Doctor
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