Janet Barrera
Waller
Summary
Dedicated Sr Certified Medical Assistant with expertise in patient scheduling and vital signs monitoring. Committed to enhancing patient care and streamlining clinical operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Certified Medical Assistant
Houston Methodist Primary Care Group
Houston
07.2022 - Current
- Managed patient scheduling and maintained appointment calendars efficiently.
- Recorded patient histories and vital signs accurately in electronic health records.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists and communicated necessary information promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to improve patient flow and service delivery.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Certified Medical Assistant
Memorial Hermann Float Pool
Houston
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Administered medications and immunizations as directed by physicians.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Certified Medical Assistant
HCA Health Care Referral Departmen
Houston
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Scheduled appointments and managed patient flow efficiently.
- Assisted patients with medical history and intake process.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
Education
Medical Assistant
College Of Health Care Professions
Houston, TX06-2012
Skills
- patient scheduling
- electronic health records
- medication administration
- vital signs measurement
- diagnostic testing
- customer service
Timeline
Sr Certified Medical Assistant
Houston Methodist Primary Care Group
07.2022 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Memorial Hermann Float Pool
06.2019 - 06.2022
Certified Medical Assistant
HCA Health Care Referral Departmen
01.2017 - 06.2019
Medical Assistant
College Of Health Care Professions