Jennifer Alfaro
Houston,Texas
Summary
As a medical assistant with 8 years of experience, I have developed expertise in both urgent care and cardiology settings. My experience has equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of patient care, clinical procedures, and administrative tasks essential for a dynamic healthcare environment. Utilization of clinical and administrative skills to enhance efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Memorial Hermann Go Health Urgent Care
Cypress
08.2024 - Current
- Conduct routine laboratory tests, including urinalysis and hematology, to support diagnosis.
- Perform EKGs and other diagnostic tests as directed by the attending physician.
- Administer medications and vaccinations as directed by physician.
- Fluent in ECW and EPIC.
- Monitor inventory levels of medical supplies and reorder as necessary to maintain stock.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
Medical Assistant
Medical Clinic of Houston
Houston
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Verified insurance information and processed patient check-ins through the EMR system.
- Prior authorizations for medications, procedures and various types of testing such as imaging.
- Scheduled annual visits or follow up visits patient specific towards their medical concerns.
- Handled medical records for clearances and procedures.
- Routine blood work and EKGs.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
Nurse Tech
Saint Elizabeth/Well now Health
Jersey Village, TX
06.2023 - 05.2024
- DOT and NON-DOT regulated physicals and drug screens as well as BAT/EBT testing
- Physicals for sports/school
- Urgent care services/tests such as minor acute illnesses and injuries, gastro, UTI/STD's, CLIA waived testing, etc
- Administer vaccines and injections as instructed by a physician
- Check in patient through Agility EMR portal and verify insurances for co-pay
- Chart patients medical history, current vitals, update meds and allergies etc.
Certified Medical Assistant
Instahealth Urgent Care
Katy, TX
03.2021 - 06.2023
- DOT physicals, TB skin tests and sports/school physicals
- Collect vital signs, document patient's chief complaints and medical history
- Administer injections ordered by physician, draw blood for labs ordered by physician
- Covid testing nasal pharyngeal and saliva, rapid and blood draw antibody testing
- CLIA waived labs such as mono, flu, hcg, strep
- Including labs for send out, glucose checks
- Cross trained to do front and back office
- Front desk duties including insurance verification through provider portals such as Availability, Cigna, UHC, etc to get co pays or cost of office visit
- Front desk also includes scanning in all patient identification and insurance information.
Site Lead
Next Level Urgent Care
Houston, TX
06.2018 - 02.2021
- Managed inventory to make sure we never run out of injections, vaccines or any DME supplies.
- Partnered with other companies to create accounts for worker’s compensation visits.
- Fill in for staff if coverage cannot be found.
- Assisted in the hiring process by conducting interviews and making recommendations.
- Performed administrative duties such as preparing monthly payrolls and managing personnel records/schedules.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Organized training sessions for new hires to familiarize them with company policies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health And Medical Administrative Services
The College of Health Care Professions
Houston, TX10-2020
Diploma in Medical Assistant -
Brightwood College
Houston, TX02-2018
Skills
- Team management
- Troubleshooting
- Technical Support
- Adaptability
- Phlebotomy
- Medical scheduling
- Triage
- Immunizations and therapeutic injections
- Medical records
- Vital Signs
- Laboratory Experience
- EMR Systems
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant
- BLS Certification
- AED Certification
- CompTIA A+
- Microsoft Certified: Azure fundamentals
- NRCMAACLS Certification
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Memorial Hermann Go Health Urgent Care
08.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Medical Clinic of Houston
05.2024 - 08.2024
Nurse Tech
Saint Elizabeth/Well now Health
06.2023 - 05.2024
Certified Medical Assistant
Instahealth Urgent Care
03.2021 - 06.2023
Site Lead
Next Level Urgent Care
06.2018 - 02.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Health And Medical Administrative Services
The College of Health Care Professions
Diploma in Medical Assistant -
Brightwood College