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Itaty Parra

Las Vegas

Summary

Dedicated Medical Assistant skilled with technical, clerical and patient support. Strong interpersonal communication with talent effectively dealing with patients and staff alike. Detailed understanding of medical sector and regulatory obligations concerning it.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Medical Assistant instructor

Uei college
03.2023 - Current
  • Provide instructions to students through lectures and laboratory days.
  • Provide information regarding anatomy, medical skills, medical procedures and medical terminology via zoom online lectures.
  • Provide on hands training for blood work which include capillaries and venipuncture methods such as butterfly, vacutainer and sterile syringe.
  • Provide on hands trainings for vital skills: Adult weight, height, blood pressure, respirations, pulse, pulse oximetry and temperature. Pediatric head circumference, pulse, pulse oximetry, weight, length, rectal/ temporal/ axillary/ ear temperature, and respiration.
  • Provide on hands training and skills for injections: intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal and IM gluteus medias site.
  • Provide on hands trainings on clinical diagnostic procedures: EKG’s, Spirometry, Pure Tone Audiometry and Snellen Eye chart exam.
  • Provide on hands trainings and skills on proper sanitization via autoclave and OSHA guidelines.
  • Provide on hands trainings and skills on safety handling and disposing of bio-hazardous material according to OSHA guidelines.
  • Provide on hands training and skill knowledge on proper hand cleaning, specimen handling, PPE, sterile fields and laboratory duties.

Certified Medical Assistant

Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons
04.2024 - 12.2024
  • Recorded patient histories and vital signs to support clinical assessments.
  • Scheduled patient appointments and coordinated follow-up care with medical staff.
  • Educated patients on pre-operative and post-operative care instructions for better understanding.
  • Supported insurance verification processes by collecting necessary documentation from patients.
  • Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
  • Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.

Certified medical assistant

unlv health
03.2021 - 02.2023
  • Supported functions for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures.
  • Set up and assist providers during Colpo’s procedure.
  • Set up and assist providers during Endometrial Biopsy.
  • Set up and assist providers during Intrauterine Device insertion and removal.
  • Set up and assist providers during Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure.
  • Set up and assist providers during Vulvar Biopsy procedure.
  • Set up and assist providers during Endosee Hysteroscopy procedure.
  • Preparing and handling specimens.
  • Sterilization (Autoclave) and sanitization.
  • Injection administration: Medroxyprogesterone (Depo), Leuprorelin (Lupron), Rho (D) Immune Globulin (RhoGAM)
  • Obtaining Prior Authorizations for medications and treatments.

Certified Medical Assistant

Tendercare Pediatrics
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • Conducted insurance verification and submitted insurance claims to ensure accurate billing.
  • Explained benefits and provided super bills to clients for clarity on services rendered.
  • Managed appointment scheduling and appealed claims as necessary to resolve disputes.
  • Performed comprehensive billing and coding for charts to maintain compliance.
  • Administered all injections, including intramuscular and subcutaneous vaccines.
  • Executed TB testing and assessed pediatric vital signs for health monitoring.

Administered diagnostic tests, including EKG, spirometry, and lead care testing.

  • Conducted various assessments such as tympanograms and pure tone audiometry for patient evaluation.

Certified medical assistant

nevada health centers
07.2020 - 10.2021
  • CST experience: phone communication, referral requests, prior authorizations, order management, completing tasks.
  • Ensuring the cleanliness, sanitation, and maintenance of all facilities, exam rooms and equipment.
  • Visuwell and Telehealth
  • Triage patients- Intake, Orders in Progress, Check Out.
  • Vital Signs Measurements for Adults and Pediatrics.
  • Injections administration- Intramuscular, Subcutaneous, Intradermal, Gluteus Medias IM; Vaccines, Depo, Rocephin, Bicillin, Vitamin B12, Kenalog, Insulin, TB testing, etc.
  • Capillary injections- HgbA1C, HIV Rapid test, Hemocue, Glucose and Lead testing.
  • Laboratory diagnostic procedures: Sofia Analyzer, SARS Rapid testing, Strep Throat testing, Influenza Rapid testing, HIV Rapid testing, McKesson Urinalysis Analyzer, HemoCue Analyzer Hb 801, Alere Afinion HbA1c testing and Glucometer.
  • Set up and assist providers during pap smears.
  • Set up and assist providers during IUD insertion and removal.
  • Set up and assist providers during Nexplanon insertion and removal.
  • Set up and assist providers during wound care.

Certified Medical Assistant

Tendercare Pediatrics
02.2019 - 07.2020
  • Performed insurance verification and explained benefits to patients.
  • Submitted insurance claims and appealed denials efficiently.
  • Scheduled appointments and managed front office operations effectively.
  • Conducted billing and coding for medical charts accurately.
  • Administered intramuscular and subcutaneous vaccinations for patients.
  • Executed TB testing and pediatric vital sign assessments.

Medical Assistant

Neurology Center Of Nevada
10.2018 - 02.2019
  • Assisted in patient intake and verified medical histories.
  • Educated patients on treatment plans and medication usage.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Supported administrative staff by processing payments.

Medical Assistant

Urology Center of Nevada
02.2018 - 10.2018
  • Assisted in patient intake and verified medical histories.
  • Supported the urology team during procedures by providing necessary tools.
  • 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.

Pediatric Medical assistant

tendercare pediatrics
02.2012 - 02.2018
  • Front Office: insurance verification, explanation of benefits, super bill, submitting insurance claim, appealing a claim and scheduling appointments.
  • Billing and Coding Charts.
  • All injections- vaccines intramuscular and subcutaneous.
  • TB testing.
  • Pediatric vital sign measurements.
  • EKG, Spirometry, Lead Care testing, HemoCue Analyzer Hb 201+, Tympanogram, Snellen Eye Exam, Pedia Vision, OAE testing, Pure Tone Audiometry, Rapid Strep Testing and Influenza Rapid testing.

Education

certified medical assistant -

kaplan college
09.2012

high school diploma -

Desert pines high school
05.2011

Skills

  • EHR systems expertise
  • Epic and NextGen proficiency
  • Pediatric and adult vaccine scheduling
  • WebIZ utilization
  • Office laboratory compliance
  • CPR/BLS certification (AHA)
  • Pending NHA medical assistant certification
  • Bilingual communication
  • Billing and coding knowledge
  • Back office operations
  • Front office administration
  • Assisting in medical procedures
  • Leadership capabilities
  • Training and development skills
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Effective teamwork strategies
  • Customer service excellence

References

Brenda Carmona, Medical Assistant Training Specialist, 267-977-6495

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Certification

NHA

Timeline

Certified Medical Assistant

Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons
04.2024 - 12.2024

Medical Assistant instructor

Uei college
03.2023 - Current

Certified Medical Assistant

Tendercare Pediatrics
10.2021 - 03.2022

Certified medical assistant

unlv health
03.2021 - 02.2023

Certified medical assistant

nevada health centers
07.2020 - 10.2021

Certified Medical Assistant

Tendercare Pediatrics
02.2019 - 07.2020

Medical Assistant

Neurology Center Of Nevada
10.2018 - 02.2019

Medical Assistant

Urology Center of Nevada
02.2018 - 10.2018

Pediatric Medical assistant

tendercare pediatrics
02.2012 - 02.2018

certified medical assistant -

kaplan college

high school diploma -

Desert pines high school
Itaty Parra