Karla Miranda
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Experienced Medical Assistant with a personable approach, skilled in managing administrative and clinical responsibilities for optimal patient satisfaction. Comprehensive knowledge of medical registration processes and procedures to efficiently streamline client processing. Recognized for compassionate and respectful nature, delivering high-quality healthcare and excellent customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Premier Care For Women
Surprise, AZ
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Contributed to positive health outcomes by educating patients on preventative measures, treatment plans, and follow-up care instructions.
- Aided in accurate diagnoses by performing laboratory tests and preparing specimens for analysis.
- Expedited insurance claim processing by accurately recording patient information and submitting necessary documentation in a timely manner.
Medical Assistant
Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists
Goodyear, AZ
04.2022 - 09.2024
- Taking vital signs and gathering all symptoms, healthcare history, and medication list for the doctor
- Assisting with in-office procedures
- Assisting front office staff with answering any patients' questions regarding procedures and medications
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols
- Reduced wait times by swiftly verifying coverage, and obtaining pre-authorizations when necessary.
Medical Assistant
Cedars Heart Clinic
Chandler, AZ
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Working with the EHR system, e-clinical
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations
- Collaborated with physicians to obtain necessary clinical information for prior authorization submissions.
- Reached out to insurance carriers to obtain prior authorization for testing and procedures.
Medical Assistant
Cardiovascular and Heart Failure
Phoenix, AZ
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Used EHR system Athena and Dr Chrono
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person
- Collaborated with physicians to obtain necessary clinical information for prior authorization submissions.
- Reached out to insurance carriers to obtain prior authorization for testing and procedures.
Education
Medical Assistant Certificate -
PIMA MEDICAL INSTITUTE
Phoenix, AZ04.2020
Highschool Diploma -
North Canyon Highschool
Phoenix, AZ05.2019
Skills
- Patient Scheduling
- HIPAA / OSHA trained
- Insurance Verifications
- Patient Vitals
- Autoclave / Infection control
- EKG / ECG
- Aseptic technique
- Waive lab tests
- Medical Coding / Billing
- Injections / Venipuncture
- Specimen collection
- Charting / Referrals
- Medical Terminology
- File Organization
- Appointment confirmation
- Supply Management
- Cash Handling
- Administrative Support
- Office Organization
- Authorizations
- Multi-Line Telephone Systems
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Premier Care For Women
11.2024 - 03.2025
Medical Assistant
Arizona Desert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists
04.2022 - 09.2024
Medical Assistant
Cedars Heart Clinic
06.2021 - 12.2021
Medical Assistant
Cardiovascular and Heart Failure
08.2020 - 05.2021
Highschool Diploma -
North Canyon Highschool
Medical Assistant Certificate -
PIMA MEDICAL INSTITUTE