Katherine Nuñez
Lawrence,Massachusetts
Summary
Knowledgeable Certified Medical Assistant with exceptional background over 7+ years handling intensive clinical environments. Quality-driven and safety-oriented with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. Experienced in collaborating across disciplines to support patient needs and enhance care. Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant / Cast Technician
Mass General Brigham Associates in Orthopedics
Haverhill, MA
09.2020 - 07.2023
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Instructed patients on proper use of crutches and braces following an injury or surgery.
- Provided wound care services such as changing dressings or applying topical ointments.
- Applied wide range of casting and traction techniques in accordance with established practices and physician instructions.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
Medical Assistant
Beth Israel Lahey Health
North Andover, MA
03.2016 - 09.2020
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- 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.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
Education
CPT - Phlebotomy
Boston Career Institute
Lowell, MA06-2023
CCMA - Medical Assisting
LARE Institute INC
Andover, MA01-2016
High School Diploma -
Lawrence High School
Lawrence, MA05-2014
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Procedure Assistance
- Indirect Patient Care
- Data Entry
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Post Operative Care
- Suture removal
- Casting
- Brace application
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Quick Learner
Accomplishments
- Awarded Patient Advocate Award
Certification
- CCMA: S9G8D9H8
- CPT: G8N5J4E5
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Medical Assistant / Cast Technician
Mass General Brigham Associates in Orthopedics
09.2020 - 07.2023
Medical Assistant
Beth Israel Lahey Health
03.2016 - 09.2020
CPT - Phlebotomy
Boston Career Institute
CCMA - Medical Assisting
LARE Institute INC
High School Diploma -
Lawrence High School
- CCMA: S9G8D9H8
- CPT: G8N5J4E5
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