JARITZA MARTINEZ
Newburgh,NY
Summary
Dynamic Medical Assistant with extensive experience at Baptist Heart Specialists, excelling in patient care and operational efficiency. Proficient in EKGs and vital sign assessments, I effectively facilitated prior authorizations and streamlined medication access. Known for excellent communication skills, I am dedicated to enhancing patient experiences and supporting healthcare teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant II
Baptist Heart Specialists
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
03.2022 - 08.2026
- Lead Medical Assistant at Cardiology Practice.
- Assisted in fast-paced cardiology group, rooming 23-28 patients daily for assigned provider.
- Measure vital signs, such as blood pressure and perform EKGs on patients.
- Chart prep for Provider obtaining medical records needed for the encounter, in maximizing his daily schedule.
- Facilitated prior authorization approvals for prescriptions, streamlining medication access for patients.
- Worked on the MA in baskets, including Rx requests, staff messages, patient advice requests, prior authorizations, results, and the fax folder.
- Coordinated home health service referrals to ensure timely patient care.
Medical Assistant
Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, Florida
06.2018 - 03.2022
- Measure vital signs, such as blood pressure and perform EKGs on patients
- Record patient history and personal information to chart.
- Previsit Calls obtaining and recording patient history, medication and personal information.
- Processed prescription refill requests, facilitating timely access to medications for patients
- Upload outside diagnostic images for provider prior to encounter
- Stocked exam rooms with necessary supplies to ensure readiness for patient visits
- Managed incoming calls to assist patients and address inquiries
- Called Video appointments ensuring they were ready for the provider.
- Managed opening and closing procedures for front desk to maintain operational efficiency
- Maintained appropriate staffing levels for both locations in our department.
Medical Assistant RMA III
Duke University Health Systems
Durham, North Carolina
12.2013 - 06.2018
- Patient intake and Vital signs
- Assisted the physician with procedures.
- Preformed monofilament exam on Diabetic patients
- Handled nurse visits, including PPD placement, immunization injections, blood pressure readings, and EKGs.
- Perform Spirometry test on patients.
- Performed ear lavage procedures to ensure patient comfort and health.
- Managed API for facility, ensuring compliance of all Medical Assistants and Nurses in performing point of care procedures.
- Performed Lab quality controls and ordered supplies for the lab.
- Chaired committee focused on process improvements, enhancing operational efficiency and patient care quality.
- Managed in baskets, including Rx refills and prior authorizations.
- Trained new employees in the lab and the clinical area.
- Attended monthly lab meetings to maintain audit readiness for our facility.
- Conducted point-of-care tests, including glucose readings, HbA1c tests, and urinalysis.
- Set up pap smear trays and Sutter removal trays for efficient clinical procedures.
- Administered immunization injections, Preformed Nebulizer treatments
Education
Associate Degree - Medical Assisting Program
ECPI University
06-2013
Associate Degree - Healthcare Administration
University of Phoenix
07-2011
High School Diploma -
Hope High School
Providence, RI06-1994
Skills
- Phlebotomy/Lab Tech
- Medical Office Procedures
- Patient intake and Vitals
- Injections
- Wound Care
- EKG
- Diabetic Foot Screening
- Patient Education
- Lab quality control
- Physician assistance
- Assisted the Physician with Procedures
- Basic Wound Management
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Schedule Appointments
- Ordering Supplies
- Patient intake
- Inventory Management
- Excellent Communication Skills
Timeline
Medical Assistant II
Baptist Heart Specialists
03.2022 - 08.2026
Medical Assistant
Mayo Clinic
06.2018 - 03.2022
Medical Assistant RMA III
Duke University Health Systems
12.2013 - 06.2018
Associate Degree - Medical Assisting Program
ECPI University
Associate Degree - Healthcare Administration
University of Phoenix
High School Diploma -
Hope High School