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Karla Fernandez

Annandale,VA

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

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Certified Medical Assistant

VHC Health
11.2018 - Current
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
  • Measured patient spirometry.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.

Medical Assistant

Medical Center Of Annandale
10.2007 - 10.2018
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
  • Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
  • Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.

Medical Assistant

Massoud Saberinia MD
02.2006 - 10.2007
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.

Education

Associate of Science - Medical Assistant

Sanz School
Falls Hurch, VA
05.2006

High School Diploma -

Santa Ana
La Paz, Bolivia
06.1999

Skills

  • Medical Billing Knowledge
  • Computer Literacy
  • Stress Management Techniques
  • Problem Solving Aptitude
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Wound Care Management
  • Medical Terminology Proficiency
  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Patient Registration
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Medication Administration
  • Sterilization Techniques
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Lab Specimen Collection
  • Professionalism and Ethics
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Inventory Management
  • Empathy and Compassion
  • Patient Education
  • Critical Thinking Abilities
  • Electronic Health Records Management
  • First Aid and CPR Certification
  • Attention to Detail
  • Immunization Administration
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Multitasking Capabilities
  • Healthcare Industry Knowledge
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Phlebotomy
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • OB/GYN Procedures

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Lead Certified Medical Assistant

VHC Health
11.2018 - Current

Medical Assistant

Medical Center Of Annandale
10.2007 - 10.2018

Medical Assistant

Massoud Saberinia MD
02.2006 - 10.2007

Associate of Science - Medical Assistant

Sanz School

High School Diploma -

Santa Ana

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