Karla Ortega
Winston-Salem,NC
Summary
Registered Medical Assistant with experience in primary care and emergency care settings. Skilled in patient preparation, clinical procedures, lab operations, and documentation using electronic health records. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Skillful in measuring vitals, drawing blood samples, and preparing treatment rooms for examinations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Medical Assistant
LliBott Consultorios Medicos
Winston-Salem, NC
12.2019 - Current
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations while handling confidential patient information.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing according to accepted standards.
- Assisted physicians in exams, treatments, and procedures.
- Educated patients about health maintenance activities such as diet modification, exercise programs, procedures, medication usage, and treatment plans.
- Answered incoming calls, responded to inquiries, and scheduled follow-up visits as needed.
- Performed patient assessments, including vital signs, medical history documentation, and chief of complaints.
- Ordered supplies, maintained inventory levels, and stocked exam rooms with necessary equipment.
- Administered injections under direct supervision of a physician.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Emergency Room Technician
Mee Memorial Hospital
King City, CA
07.2016 - 10.2019
- Assisted physicians in exams, treatments, and procedures.
- Administered oxygen therapy, wound dressings, splinting and casting per physician orders.
- Provided patient care by taking vital signs, and translating English to Spanish as needed.
- Assisted with resuscitation efforts in life-threatening situations such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by ensuring that necessary equipment was available.
- Transported patients from the ER to other departments or units throughout the hospital as needed.
- Educated patients about their condition and treatment options upon discharge from the ER.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assiatnt
CET Center For Employment
Soledad, CA04-2012
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Medication and Immunization Administration
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Medical terminology proficiency
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Scheduling
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Medical Assistant
LliBott Consultorios Medicos
12.2019 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
Mee Memorial Hospital
07.2016 - 10.2019
Certificate - Medical Assiatnt
CET Center For Employment
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