LaShandria Gamez
Houston,TX
Summary
A Senior healthcare assistant with extensive experience seeks to engage with an organization that fosters opportunities for professional advancement and development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Certified Medical Assistant
Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston, TX
03.2020 - Current
- Senior Medical Assistant to Dr. Stacy Norton, President of the Medical Staff at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for a high volume of patients per day.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analyses.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Scheduled surgeries by making arrangements with surgical center and verifying times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
Senior Medical Assistant
Willowbrook Methodist Hospital
Houston, TX
01.2011 - 03.2016
- Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Performed front desk duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients and ordering supplies.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies in adherence to OSHA regulations.
Medical Assistant
Tomball Women's Healthcare Center
Tomball, TX
08.2008 - 12.2010
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit specific procedures.
- Acted as liaison between physician and patient, answering questions and delivering test results.
- Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including but not limited to EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant -
Concord Medical Institution
Skills
- Clinical applications
- Medical terminology
- HIPAA compliance
- Specimens collection and processing
- Patient scheduling
- Clerical support
- Detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Efficiently works in a fast-paced environment
Timeline
Senior Certified Medical Assistant
Houston Methodist Hospital
03.2020 - Current
Senior Medical Assistant
Willowbrook Methodist Hospital
01.2011 - 03.2016
Medical Assistant
Tomball Women's Healthcare Center
08.2008 - 12.2010
Certified Medical Assistant -
Concord Medical Institution
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