Karen Vasquez
Carrollton,TX
Summary
In search of a position as a Bilingual Medical Assistant in a medical clinic setting where I can use my extensive experience as well as my passion for helping others.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assitant
Plano Internal Medicine Associates, PA
Plano, TX
02.2015 - 08.2015
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including blood draws, foley catheter removal and EKGs.
- Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
- Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
- Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
- Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications.
medical assistant
Josey Medical Clinic
Carrollton, TX
03.2016 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including blood draws, foley catheter removal and EKGs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
- Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
- administer immunizations/ injection and TB tests
Front Office Medical Scheduler
Josey Medical Clinic
Carrollton, TX
03.2016 - Current
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Precisely completed appropriate claims paperwork, documentation and system entry.
- Professionally and courteously verified appointment times with patients.
- Assisted in the maintenance of medical charts and/or electronic medical record (filing, Op Reports, test results, home care forms).
- Meticulously identified and rectified inconsistencies, deficiencies and discrepancies in medical documentation.
- Verified patients’ eligibility and claims status with insurance agencies.
- Entered orders into the EMR system efficiently and without errors.
- Prepared patient charts accurately and neatly for the clinic.
- Prepared patient charts, pre-admissions and consent forms as necessary.
- Determined prior authorizations for medication and outpatient procedures.
- Treated all patients, their families, visitors, peers, staff and providers in a pleasant and courteous manner.
- Compiled and tracked outstanding balances owed to medical facilities.
- Printed and reviewed monthly patient aging report and solicited overdue payments.
- Prepared billing correspondence and maintained database to organize billing information.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Newman Smith High School
2014
medical assistant degree - undefined
Brightwood College in Dallas
2015
Skills
- Records maintenance professional
- Office support (phones, faxing, filing)
- Excellent verbal communication
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Customer Service
- Quick Problem Solver
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Procedures
- Vital Signs
- Medical Records
- Team Player
- Special Medical Equipment
- Blood Pressure
- Prepared Patient Rooms
- Medical History
- Understands Medical Procedures
- Clinical Training Medical
Timeline
medical assistant
Josey Medical Clinic
03.2016 - Current
Front Office Medical Scheduler
Josey Medical Clinic
03.2016 - Current
Medical Assitant
Plano Internal Medicine Associates, PA
02.2015 - 08.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Newman Smith High School
medical assistant degree - undefined
Brightwood College in Dallas