Kassandra Salas
Baytown,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
GREATER HEIGHTS FAMILY MEDICAL CLINIC
Houston, Texas
07.2024 - Current
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork. Also obtained insurance authorizations for prescribed medications or treatments.
- Maintained patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits including diagnosis information, treatment notes, prescriptions and incorporated outside records into charts and EHR
- Managed inventory of medical supplies ensuring adequate stock levels were maintained at all times.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning correctly prior to use during patient examinations or treatments.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests. Once results were reviewed by physician I assisted in informing patients of their results and further treatment.
Front Desk Receptionist
International Union of Operating Engineers
Crosby, Texas
08.2021 - 07.2024
- Maintained an organized reception area and ensured that all guests were attended to promptly.
- Managed schedules for front desk personnel including assigning shifts according to business needs.
- Trained new employees on proper front desk operations and procedures if needed.
- Answered incoming calls, redirected callers to the appropriate personnel or department and took messages as needed.
- Monitored visitor access control systems including issuing identification badges when necessary.
- Performed data entry into computer systems to maintain accurate records of customer information.
- Prepared daily shift close reports and balanced cash register to accurately reflect transactions.
- Managed incoming and outgoing mail, courier services, faxes and other correspondence.
- Worked with housekeeping and maintenance staff to address and resolve building and room issues.
- Gift shop: Organized backroom stock areas according to company guidelines and verified that prices on merchandise matched those listed on registers.
Certified Medical Assistant
MEDIOLAS FAMILY HEALTHCARE
Houston, TX
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork. Also worked on referrals when patients needed to see specialist.
- Maintained patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits including diagnosis information, treatment notes, prescriptions and incorporated outside records into charts and EHR
- Managed inventory of medical supplies ensuring adequate stock levels were maintained at all times.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning correctly prior to use during patient examinations or treatments.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
Education
Still Enrolled - Health Sciences
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TXMedical Assistant Diploma -
Northwest Educational Center
Houston, TXSkills
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Basic Life Support
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical records management
- Medical terminology
- Time management
- Schedule coordination
- Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
GREATER HEIGHTS FAMILY MEDICAL CLINIC
07.2024 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
MEDIOLAS FAMILY HEALTHCARE
03.2023 - 02.2024
Front Desk Receptionist
International Union of Operating Engineers
08.2021 - 07.2024
Still Enrolled - Health Sciences
San Jacinto College
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Northwest Educational Center