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Kathya Benavides

Houston

Summary

Experienced Medical Assistant with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Medical Assistant- Internal Medicine

Houston Methodist
06.2023 - Current
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic
  • Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens such as PAP smears, Urinalysis, blood work, Hemoglobin A1C, Glucose check, Strep test, Flu test, HCG test,
  • Perform ear lavage, wax removal
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Insurance referrals
  • Refill medications
  • Referrals such as home health, sleep study, physical therapy, infusions, etc
  • Prepared and administered vaccines
  • Keeping Osteoporosis patient list up to date, schedule their next vaccine, administer medication (Prolia, Emenity)
  • Daily temperature fridge log
  • Completed EKGs
  • Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning and compliance with laboratory standards. monthly
  • Respond in a timely manner to patients messages via My Chart or returning calls
  • Epic EMR use
  • Multi trained for other specialties inside our office for Neurology, Endocrinology, Cardiology and Gastrology
  • Responsible for obtaining prior authorization for medications using CoverMyMeds or calling insurance
  • Scheduling nurse visits
  • Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Lead Medical Assistant- Pulmonary

Texas Institute Of Chest And Sleep Disorders
03.2019 - 06.2023
  • Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as: taking vital signs, Chief complaints, Medication list, administering medication, assisting with procedures under supervision
  • Perform Chest X-ray
  • Perform Spirometry
  • Perform ANS /ECG Testing
  • Perform Neurofunctional Testing
  • Perform Stress test / 6-minute walk's test
  • Injections
  • Covid testing
  • Sterilize equipment used for bronchoscopy
  • Collects patient history, performs medication reconciliation, and enters information in ECW.
  • Maintains patient and service rooms in a neat and orderly condition.
  • Responsible for stocking exam rooms, taking inventory and ordering supplies.
  • Schedules patient tests and procedures such as PFT's, CT, CT Needle biopsy, thoracentesis, bronchoscopies, PET CT scans, etc.
  • Explain pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to the patient.
  • Prior authorization for medications and procedures
  • Conducts patient outreach phone calls and post visit follow-ups.
  • Responds to routine patient's daily phone calls/voicemails
  • Performs clerical/administrative responsibilities such as filing and/or scanning patient medical records, obtaining lab/CT reports, hospital notes.
  • Participates in educating, teaching, and counseling patients to follow provider directions and use of inhalers
  • Answer a multi-line phone, check in and check out patients.
  • Data entry of patient demographics and billing information.
  • Referral Coordination for two doctors.
  • Maintained paperless records with eClincialWorks EMR.
  • Insurance verification.
  • Collected, counted, and disbursed money.
  • Obtain information to respond to release of medical record requests
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.

Medical Assistant-Pediatrics

Bay Colony Pediatrics
03.2018 - 03.2019
  • Room patients consistent with clinic needs while determining and documenting chief complaint and reason for visit, vital signs, medication list, allergies, smoking history and other information as required by clinic
  • Perform tests on patient as flu, rsv, strep, checking hemoglobin and lead, reading test results and documenting in chart
  • Patient and parent education
  • Perform asthma testing
  • Performing appropriate hearing and vision testing, specimen collection
  • Preparing and administering vaccines
  • Administering medication as directed by physician
  • Prepare and stock rooms and clinic supplies in advance of clinic as well as cleaning rooms appropriately between patients
  • Schedule patients for follow up appointments or referrals and perform routine clerical duties for team and staff including scanning and faxing, as needed.
  • Assist physician with procedures as suture removal, boils, wart removals
  • Translating
  • Prepare and send out lab cultures
  • Checking lab inventory daily
  • Triage phones, check patients in/out, verifying insurance, scanning proper documents for new patients, only as needed to cover staff when out of office.
  • Punctuality a must

Lead Medical Assistant- Maternal Fetal Medicine

PREGNANCY SPECIALTY CENTER OF TEXAS
04.2015 - 03.2018
  • Assisted physicians and nurses with clinical procedures following safe practices.
  • Triaged incoming calls for provider to determine callers' needs for immediate appointments or scheduled visits.
  • Precepted newly hired medical assistants to train each on office procedures and important tasks.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Front desk receptionist
  • Triage phones
  • Electronic medical records
  • Confirm Appointments
  • Schedule appointments
  • Check patient's in/out
  • Make sure waiting area is presentable
  • Provide appropriate paperwork to patients upon arrival
  • Collect Co-Pay's/Payment
  • Perform Vital Signs, room patients
  • Referrals
  • Respond to patient phone inquiries regarding procedures, medications.
  • Ability to multi-task several duties (clinical and administrative).
  • Strong, organizational skills
  • Insurance verification'
  • Assist physician with all clinical matters
  • Prior Authorizations
  • Call in prescriptions
  • Schedule Surgeries
  • Travel to other locations
  • Phlebotomy
  • Injections
  • Specimen collection
  • Keep up with lab log
  • Fridge temperature log
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.

Medical Assistant Extern- OB/GYN

CROSSROADS AND WELLNESS OB/GYN
12.2014 - 03.2015
  • Specimen collections
  • Front Office Administration
  • Vital Signs
  • Assist physician with examinations
  • Prepare exam rooms and clean them after patients
  • Triage Phones

Education

Medical Assistant Certification -

The College of Health Care Professions
Houston, TX
03.2015

High School Diploma -

Deer Park High School
Deer Park, TX
06.2012

Skills

  • Verbal communication
  • Infection control
  • Creating a safe, effective environment
  • Organization
  • Scheduling
  • Professionalism
  • Customer focus
  • Confidentiality
  • Bedside manner
  • Medical teamwork
  • Ability to work effectively and independently with staff, physicians, and patients
  • Able to effectively communicate with patients and is responsive to all inquiries with a positive attitude

Certification

  • CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
  • Basic Life Support- American Heart Association

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Certified Medical Assistant- Internal Medicine

Houston Methodist
06.2023 - Current

Lead Medical Assistant- Pulmonary

Texas Institute Of Chest And Sleep Disorders
03.2019 - 06.2023

Medical Assistant-Pediatrics

Bay Colony Pediatrics
03.2018 - 03.2019

Lead Medical Assistant- Maternal Fetal Medicine

PREGNANCY SPECIALTY CENTER OF TEXAS
04.2015 - 03.2018

Medical Assistant Extern- OB/GYN

CROSSROADS AND WELLNESS OB/GYN
12.2014 - 03.2015

Medical Assistant Certification -

The College of Health Care Professions

High School Diploma -

Deer Park High School

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