Professional Medical Assistant with proven track record in leading teams and ensuring efficient medical operations. Strong skills in clinical procedures, patient care, and administrative tasks. Known for fostering collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and delivering consistent results. Reliable, with focus on team success and patient satisfaction.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant Team Leader/Vaccine Coordinator
IWS Family Health
Chicago, IL
01.2011 - Current
Medical Assistant
Facilitate seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs.
Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
Assist physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing exam rooms and sterilizing instruments.
Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient needs at time of visit.
Team Lead
Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
Trained new employees, and coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
Worked different stations, manage schedules to cover all shifts throughout the day.
Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
Influenced positive change within the organization through strategic thinking, innovation, problem-solving abilities, and consistent leadership style.
Vaccine Coordinator
Staying up to date with CDC guidelines , applying adequate information to our facility and maintaining proper documentation .
Ensured proper storage of vaccines, keeping them within recommended temperature ranges at all times to maintain effectiveness.
In charge of monthly inventory for both Private and VFC vaccines .
Reduced discrepancies by conducting regular audits and reconciling inventory records
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Innovative Healthcare Solutions
Batavia, IL
04.2009 - 01.2011
Advocate Healthcare- Worked as the lab technician, performed phlebotomy, in charge of lab distribution also of all lab results as well as ordering all medical supplies .
Ob-Gyne Faculty- Patient intake, Assist with EMB, Leep, IUD, and Colposcopy procedures.
Ob-Gyne Treatment Center-Patient intake , vitals, assist with procedures, worked triage, answered a high volume of calls, and scheduled patient appointments.
Aunt Martha's Youth Center- Patient intake , performed phlebotomy, administered injections and was in charge of stocking all exam rooms .
Infant Welfare Society- Worked in the pediatric department took vitals, administered injections, in-house labs, in charge of stocking exam rooms.
Medical Assistant
Zapata Medical Center
Chicago, IL
03.2007 - 09.2009
Performed Phlebotomy , prepared paper work for lab distribution and tracking lab results with the management of abnormal labs.
Responsible for the pediatric and adult vaccine registry within state regulation.
Assisted and managed the front desk which included answering phones , scheduling patient appointments and verifying benefits .
Responsibilities included assisting physician in surgical procedures as well as preparing exam rooms .
Costumer Service Associate
Grossinger Autoplex
Lincolnwood, IL
01.2006 - 10.2007
Performed meticulous and accurate maintenance of over 1,000 files for clients .
Reconciled cash drawers for the account receivables department
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Family Practice Care
Chicago, IL
04.2004 - 11.2005
Administered injections, performed phlebotomy, urinalysis, EKG, and other lab procedures quickly and accurate .
Took vitals, did charting, and elicited relevant information during pre-exam interviews, enabling physician exams to proceed quickly .
Acted as dynamic team member, assisting in administrative front office and rear office procedures as needed to increase office efficiency.
Medical Assistant Team Leader, Medical Interpreter at Greater Lawrence Family Health CenterMedical Assistant Team Leader, Medical Interpreter at Greater Lawrence Family Health Center