Karina Figueroa
Weslaco,TX
Summary
Reliable candidate with extensive experience providing excellent patient care. Skilled in patient intake, data entry, and clinical procedures. Possesses excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to providing quality healthcare services.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Southern Careers Institute Inc
05.2021
Medical Assistant
911 Pain Management
06.2023 - Current
- Autoclave equipment used for procedures such as glass syringes, probes used for radio frequency, and sterile packs.
- Scheduling patients for procedures, post op visits, follow up consultations in office and telemedicine.
- Sssisted in moving the c arm machine, which is an advanced medical imaging viewed under fluoroscopy. worked on joints, ESI'S, MNBB and RFA.
- Telemedicine and in office consultations, gathering information from the patient after procedure and concerns.
- Preparing patients for procedures, pre- op and post op care.
- Sounting inventory
- Traveled to various locations for treatment.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Valley Arthritis Center
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
- Obtained client medical history
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes
- Monitored patients' response to dialysis therapy and reported any unusual findings to Provider.
Education
Medical Assistant -
Southern Careers Institute
TXSkills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Scheduling
- Customer Service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- EMR / EHR
- Phlebotomy
- Sterilization techniques
- Inventory and supply management
- Clinical Documentation
Personal Information
Title: Medical Assistant
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Medical Assistant
911 Pain Management
06.2023 - Current
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Valley Arthritis Center
01.2022 - 12.2022
Southern Careers Institute Inc
05.2021
Medical Assistant -
Southern Careers Institute
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