Jerlika Navarro
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Temple Faculty Physicians
03.2022 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
Certified Medical Assistant
Jefferson Central Square
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
Certified Medical Assistant
Project Home
10.2018 - 02.2021
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Expedited insurance claims processing by verifying coverage details and submitting accurate documentation in a timely manner.
- Facilitated continuity of care through proper scheduling of follow-up appointments based on physician recommendations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Certified Medical Assistant
Thomas Jefferson Hospital
12.2016 - 09.2018
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information by adhering to HIPAA guidelines at all times during recordkeeping and communications.
Education
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Everest Institute
Bristol, PA01.2012
High School Diploma -
Camden High School
Camden, NJ06.1998
Skills
- Inventory and Supply Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Electronic Health Records
- Specimens Collection and Processing
- Patient Documentation
- Patient Scheduling
- Patient Assessments
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Data Entry
- Phlebotomy
- Procedure Assistance
- Customer Service
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Bilingual (Spanish)
I am Fluent in Writing, Reading, Speaking Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Temple Faculty Physicians
03.2022 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Jefferson Central Square
02.2021 - 10.2021
Certified Medical Assistant
Project Home
10.2018 - 02.2021
Certified Medical Assistant
Thomas Jefferson Hospital
12.2016 - 09.2018
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Everest Institute
High School Diploma -
Camden High School
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