Karter Maria
Phoenix
Summary
Pre Med/STEM student Offering abilities in patient care coordination and medication management with a focus on efficiency and adaptability. Skilled in triaging patients, processing referrals, and managing medication requests. Demonstrates attention to detail and strong communication skills, fostering understanding of healthcare plans and procedures.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
COPA Health
11.2023 - Current
- Specialized in prior authorizations for psychiatric medication
- Worked with triaging patients with nurses and front office
- Completed annual labs and EKG upon request of the providers
- Managed medication refill requests and other needs from members
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- Identified ways to improve efficiency in operations and implemented process changes.
Certified Medical Assistant
Village Medical
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Worked with providers during procedures (staple and suture removal, cortisone injections)
- Did rapid testing for Covid / Flu / Mono
- Performed phlebotomy in the office after visits with their provider
- Processed and created referrals for patients
- Managed refill requests
- Triaged patients and their request in an appropriate timeframe
- Worked with providers to make sure all plans for follow up care plans were met
- Helped provide patients in understanding insurance and plan terms
- Also assisted in doing prior authorizations for specialty medications
- Managed patient scheduling and coordinated appointments for efficient clinic operations.
Medical Assistant
Prisma Community Care
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Collected vitals
- Gathered Chief Complaint plus Relevant Information regarding our Title X program - (Preventative, family planning services, STI / STD testing, Birth control discussion, PrEP/PEP etc.)
- Preformed needed Phlebotomy via Providers Orders
- Processed samples afterwards for outgoing Laboratory pickup
- Ran Rapid HIV test and Confirmatory Labs when needed for Reactive results
- Along with reporting Any active STI/STD infections to the CDC/County health department
- Worked on Requested Referrals during Primary care visits
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
Medical Assistant
Mountain Park Health Center
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Observed vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure readings, height and weight measurements. accurately and reported any abnormalities to the supervising physician.
- Documented medical data in patient charts, facilitating accurate records.
- Prepared examination rooms for incoming patients by stocking necessary materials and ensuring cleanliness of the room prior to patient arrival.
Medical Assistant externship
downtown San Diego
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and service delivery efficiency.
- Cleaned treatment rooms and medical instruments, complying with infection control standards.
- Administered injections per physician orders while adhering to safety guidelines set forth by the facility's policy manual.
- Documented patient histories and vital signs accurately in electronic health record systems.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant -
PIMA Medical Institute
05-2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Horizon High School
05-2018
Associate of Science - STEM
Maricopa Community College System
AZ05-2027
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Personal experience sharing
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Adaptability to diverse personalities
- LGBTQIA advocacy and awareness
- Support preference adjustment
- Task prioritization strategies
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient scheduling
- Medical terminology knowledge
Certification
Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
COPA Health
11.2023 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Village Medical
08.2022 - 10.2023
Medical Assistant
Prisma Community Care
06.2021 - 07.2022
Medical Assistant
Mountain Park Health Center
07.2020 - 06.2021
Medical Assistant externship
downtown San Diego
05.2020 - 07.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Horizon High School
Certified Medical Assistant -
PIMA Medical Institute
Associate of Science - STEM
Maricopa Community College System