Jose Raul Ramirez
Pasadena,TX
Summary
Energetic Medical assistant/Care coordinator dedicated to efficient and effective collaboration between care teams, patients and families. Outgoing professional with collaborative and flexible approach to reaching mutually-beneficial resolutions. Driven Patient Care Coordinator adept at planning care, coordinating interdisciplinary teams and making strategic improvements. Decisive leader and creative problem solver with 3 years of healthcare experience. Responsible medical assistant enthusiastic about supporting best practices in hospital operations, compliance and healthcare management. Demonstrated strengths in multi-area management, quality assurance and service. Resourceful professional and collaborative team player. Talented Patient Care Coordinator focused on care planning and case management. Responsible medical assistant enthusiastic about supporting best practices in hospital operations, compliance and healthcare management. Demonstrated strengths in multi-area management, quality assurance and service. Resourceful professional and collaborative team player. Hardworking and reliable medical assistant with strong ability in triage and check vitals. Offering medical experience with procedures and computer skills. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Motivated professional offering foreign degree as medical Doctor. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal, and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines every time. Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings multi-year record in field.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Coordinator
Angels clinic
Houston, TX
10.2018 - Current
- Scheduled evaluations and procedures for patients.
- Liaised effectively with patients, doctors and staff members, assessing medical charts and promoting high level of communication and interaction.
- Educated and counseled patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment and therapy options, disease management and medication.
- Administered treatment information to patients, explaining scientific details in easy-to-understand terms.
- Submitted various medication requests electronically.
- Facilitated daily interaction between patients and hospital staff, coordinating special events for patients and families and providing educational materials and emotional guidance.
- Gathered patient data and monitored patient progress at during therapy stages.
- Helped patients obtain health care services by setting up referrals.
- Educated patients and caregivers in the use of at-home healthcare equipment.
Medical Assistant
Angels clinic
Houston , TX
10.2018 - Current
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Contributed to office operations by triaging patients by severity of medical complaint.
- Performed, validated and reported laboratory tests for prognosis, diagnosis, treatment and research.
- Processed and produced ER, OR and portable x-ray information to assist diagnosis.
Family Doctor
Mexico health system
Mexico
06.2010 - 05.2018
- Educated families on available resources within the community that can assist them in caring for their loved ones.
- Communicated effectively with family members on progress of client's health condition.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments or other necessary outings.
- Administered medications according to physician instructions.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Encouraged social interaction between clients and their families.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- Assessed client's needs and developed individual care plans accordingly.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided for each client.
- Organized recreational activities to promote physical and mental well-being of the elderly.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties including laundry, cleaning and meal preparation for clients.
- Ensured safety of clients in their home environment by using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
- Respected the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of each client served.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations in a calm manner.
- Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Performed minor surgeries as needed for certain diagnoses or injuries.
- Ordered laboratory tests, imaging studies, and other diagnostic evaluations as required.
- Assisted in the development of policies related to family practice standards of care.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals in order to develop a comprehensive treatment plan for each patient.
- Referred patients to specialists or other practitioners when necessary for further diagnosis or treatment.
- Prescribed medications, therapies, and other treatments to patients based on their medical history.
- Participated in professional development activities such as continuing education courses or conferences.
- Reviewed medical histories of new patients prior to providing care and treatment options.
- Monitored the progress of chronic conditions through assessments of lab work and vital signs.
- Responded to emergency calls from patients requiring urgent medical attention.
- Conducted diagnostic tests, analyzed results, and identified patient health issues.
- Managed acute illnesses such as infections, colds, and flus, allergies while ensuring quality care was delivered promptly.
- Developed individualized plans for management of chronic diseases such as diabetes or hypertension.
- Participated in continuing education programs relevant to current trends in family medicine practices.
- Performed physical examinations and provided preventive health care services such as immunizations.
- Followed up with patients after hospital stays or surgical procedures to ensure proper recovery processes were followed.
- Provided education to patients about disease prevention and health maintenance.
- Monitored patients with acute conditions for changes, improvements, or need for intervention.
- Advocated for and administered child immunizations according to CDC scheduling recommendations and patient needs.
- Assessed notes by nursing staff for accuracy, completion, services rendered, and patient responses.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Sacred Heart
San Juan PR06-2024
Registered Medical Assistant -
Texas Registry of Medical Assistants
Houston, TX10.2018
M.D. - Medicine (Pre-Medicine)
Universidad Autónoma De Tamaulipas
Mexico12.2004
Skills
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Meeting Preparation
- Patient Care Coordination
- Healthcare Operations
- Appointment Scheduling
- Medical Data Collection
- Articulate Communication
- Patient Relations
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Calm and Effective Under Pressure
- Patient Confidentiality and Data Security
- Patient Needs Assessment and Referral
- Resolving Problems
- Gathering Information from Patients
- Microsoft Office
- Providing Information and Resources
- Communicating to Patients and Families
- Quality program protocols
- Safe Patient Transportation
- First aid and safety
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Patient Care
- Patient assistance
- Client safety and first aid
- Wound Care
- Diabetes management
- Medical assessment
- Chronic Disease Management
- Physical assessments
- Intake and discharge
- Medication and IV administration
- Feeding Assistance
- Home Health Care
- Patient Counseling
- Sanitation
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Licensed RN
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
- Basic life support (BLS)
- Foreign medical graduate (FMG)
- Registered Nurse (BSN)
Timeline
Patient Care Coordinator
Angels clinic
10.2018 - Current
Medical Assistant
Angels clinic
10.2018 - Current
Family Doctor
Mexico health system
06.2010 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Sacred Heart
Registered Medical Assistant -
Texas Registry of Medical Assistants
M.D. - Medicine (Pre-Medicine)
Universidad Autónoma De Tamaulipas
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