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Iris Ruiz
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Iris Ruiz

Phoenix,AZ

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: 2 weeks notice

Desired Job Title

Back Office Medical Assistant (RMA)Back Office Medical Assistant (Float)Back Office Medical AssistantMedical Assistant

Work Type

Part Time

Location Preference

Hybrid
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Open to relocation: No

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursTeam Building / Company Retreats4-day work week

Summary

Registered Medical Assistant with 10+ years of hands-on clinical and patient care experience in family medicine, internal medicine, OB/GYN, pediatrics, podiatry, and university health settings. Highly skilled in back-office operations, patient intake, vital signs, immunizations, EKGs, point-of-care testing, referrals, prior authorizations, and medical records management. Bilingual in English and Spanish with a strong customer service focus and a commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality patient care. Experienced with PyraMED, NextGen, and EPIC EMR systems.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Back Office Medical Assistant (RMA)

Canyon Health and Wellness Center – Grand Canyon University
01.2019 - Current
  • Provide direct patient care and prescribed medical treatment under the direction of nurse practitioners
  • Obtain and document patient vital signs, weight, and clinical history
  • Perform drug and alcohol screenings and point-of-care testing
  • Administer EKGs, vision screenings, immunizations, and medications as directed
  • Assist with suture removal, wart treatments, and other minor clinical procedures
  • Manage referrals, prior authorizations, and patient follow-up coordination
  • Maintain accurate medical records and ensure HIPAA compliance
  • Schedule appointments and review patient lab and diagnostic results
  • Support Immediate Care Team and COVID response team operations
  • Utilize PyraMED EMR for documentation and patient workflow management

Back Office Medical Assistant (Float)

Sunset Community Health Center
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Provided patient care support for Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, and Pediatric departments
  • Roomed patients, obtained vital signs, and completed clinical data entry
  • Performed EKGs, immunizations, medication administration, splinting, and dressing changes
  • Coordinated prescriptions and patient care follow-up
  • Supported front office operations including phones, filing, and medical records
  • Delivered physical and emotional support to patients during treatment
  • Worked within NextGen EMR system

Back Office Medical Assistant

Roadrunner Foot & Ankle
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Delivered patient care in a high-volume podiatry practice
  • Roomed patients, recorded vitals, and maintained accurate documentation
  • Assisted with surgery preparation and in-office procedures
  • Performed blood draws, X-rays, casting, and laser treatments
  • Managed appointment scheduling, prescription refills, and medical records

Medical Assistant

Tramonto Crossing Family Medicine
01.2013
  • Supported physicians with patient rooming, immunizations, EKGs, and vitals
  • Assisted with blood draws and minor office procedures
  • Managed appointments, prescription refills, filing, and medical records
  • Utilized EPIC EMR for patient documentation and workflow support

Aviation Operations Specialist

U.S. Army
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Implemented airfield safety procedures to maintain a secure operating environment
  • Supervised personnel and supported daily team operations
  • Developed strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Education

Associate Degree - Medical Specialties

College America
01-2013

Skills

  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
  • Back Office Clinical Support
  • Patient Intake & Rooming
  • Vital Signs & Patient Assessment
  • Immunizations & Medication Administration
  • EKGs, Vision Testing & Point-of-Care Testing
  • Drug & Alcohol Testing
  • Referrals & Prior Authorizations
  • Medical Records & HIPAA Compliance
  • Phlebotomy & laboratory specimen collection
  • Splinting, Dressing Changes & Casting
  • Bilingual: English / Spanish
  • EMR Systems: PyraMED, NextGen, EPIC

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of the Immediate Care Team.
  • Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of the Covid Team.

Certification

  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
  • Medical Terminology
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Medical Law and Ethics
  • Medical Billing and Coding
  • Insurance Verification
  • Referrals Coordination
  • Pharmacy Technology Applications
  • Medical Laboratory Procedures
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Back Office Medical Assistant (RMA)

Canyon Health and Wellness Center – Grand Canyon University
01.2019 - Current

Back Office Medical Assistant (Float)

Sunset Community Health Center
01.2016 - 01.2019

Back Office Medical Assistant

Roadrunner Foot & Ankle
01.2014 - 01.2015

Medical Assistant

Tramonto Crossing Family Medicine
01.2013

Aviation Operations Specialist

U.S. Army
01.2007 - 01.2010

Associate Degree - Medical Specialties

College America

Honors & Recognition

Basic Aviation Badge, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Korean Defense Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

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