Jennifer Mendez
Brighton,Colorado (CO)
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Salud Family Health Centers (Brighton)
Brighton, CO
07.2010 - 06.2016
- 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.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Education
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Everest College
Thornton, CO05-2010
High School Diploma -
Adams City High School
Commerce City, CO05-2009
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Data Entry
- Medical Billing
- Procedure Assistance
- Phlebotomy
- Patient Scheduling
- Indirect Patient Care
- Medical Terminology
- Patient-focused care
- Inventory Management
- Patient Flow Management
- Equipment Sterilization
- Medical Procedures
- Wound care and irrigation
- Appointment Setting
- Immunization Administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Fluent in English & Spanish
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Salud Family Health Centers (Brighton)
07.2010 - 06.2016
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Everest College
High School Diploma -
Adams City High School