Ivania Saldana
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Experienced bilingual (English/Spanish) Registered Medical Assistant seeking clinical or administrative position within a healthcare facility. Dedicated Lead Medical Assistant equipped to manage patient, administrative and team needs with organized approach and good prioritization skills. Handles patients' needs with friendly, knowledgeable approach while effectively meeting demands of busy offices and maintaining compliance with important standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Medical Assistant
Institute For Non-Surgical Orthopedics
02.2017 - Current
- Assist physicians during examinations and procedures while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Administer IM injections, perform EKG, vital signs and conduct phlebotomy procedures.
- Lead team of medical assistants in delivering high-quality patient services
- Manage patient intake, scheduling and follow up appoints, optimizing patent care
- Maintain meticulous patient records and update EHR system.
- Precepted newly hired medical assistants to train each on office procedures and important tasks.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization
- Operated specialized equipment for sterilization (autoclave)
Intake Medical Assistant / Procedure Room Assistant
Spine and Orthopedic Center
03.2016 - 01.2017
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted in procedure rooms by documenting vitals, explaining procedures and answering any questions patient may, starting IV catheters
- Ensured proper documentation and informed consent procedures.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Medical Assistant
Fort Lauderdale Pain Medicine
08.2013 - 03.2016
Pediatric and Pulmonary Associates Medical Assistant and Front Desk
07.2012 - 07.2013
Education
Associates - Science
Keiser University
Pembroke Pines, FL03.2012
Skills
- Recording Vital Signs
- Phlebotomy
- Examination Room Preparation
- Medical History Collection
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Specimen Collection
- Medical Records Management
- Injection Administration
- Simple Dressings
- EMR Systems
- Performing EKGs
- Pulmonary Function Tests
- PRP preparation and assist
- Removal of post surgical staples and stitches
- Prior authorization for MRI, musculoskeletal procedure and medications
Timeline
Lead Medical Assistant
Institute For Non-Surgical Orthopedics
02.2017 - Current
Intake Medical Assistant / Procedure Room Assistant
Spine and Orthopedic Center
03.2016 - 01.2017
Medical Assistant
Fort Lauderdale Pain Medicine
08.2013 - 03.2016
Pediatric and Pulmonary Associates Medical Assistant and Front Desk
07.2012 - 07.2013
Associates - Science
Keiser University
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