Karen Urias
Richmond,TX
Summary
Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 6 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Medical Assistant
Family Health Associates
06.2020 - Current
- Assist providers in minor surgeries and procedures, ensuring proper sterilization and safety protocols are followed, and maintain a clean and organized clinical environment
- Supervise and train medical assistants in back office procedures, resulting in the increase in productivity and improved patient outcomes
- Collaborate with Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp to ensure timely and accurate delivery of test results
- Triage incoming calls for provider to determine callers' needs for immediate appointments or scheduled visits
- Sanitize, restock, and organize exam rooms and medical equipment
- Call and fax pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills
Medical Assistant
Family Health Associates
02.2017 - 06.2020
- Provided compassionate care to 30+ patients daily
- Excelled in handling tasks such as dressing and bandaging, EKG's, injections, and urinalysis
- Demonstrated efficiency in supporting physicians by conduction eye/ear irrigation, phlebotomy, and well-woman exams.
- Assisted front office staff by verifying patient insurance coverage and benefits
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Education
Certification Program - Medical Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
Houston, TX03.2017
Skills
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- HIPAA Compliance
- ICD 10
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Care
- Medical Terminology
- Electrocardiograms
- Inventory Management
- Injections
- Vitals
- Phlebotomy
- Laboratory Tests
Timeline
Lead Medical Assistant
Family Health Associates
06.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant
Family Health Associates
02.2017 - 06.2020
Certification Program - Medical Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
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