Kathryn Lucero
Summary
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, dependable, highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant offering over 23 years of experience in fast-paced office settings. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills. Willingness to take on additional responsibilities and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and organization
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Presbyterian Rust Cancer Center
02.2019 - Current
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Schedule/ reschedule patient appointments
- Process referrals for New Patients
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Assist in office procedures
- Assist with other providers when needed
- Inbox messages
- Que up refill requests for provider approval
Medical Assistant
Presbyterian Medical Group, ENT
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Assist in office procedures
- Process prior auth/referral
- Schedule patient appointments
- Assist with other providers when needed
- Inbox messages
- Que up refill requests for provider approval
Medical Assistant
Presbyterian Medical Group, Pediatrics
09.2017 - 02.2018
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Run POCT testing as instructed by provider
- Inbox messages
- Que up refill requests for provider approval
Medical Assistant
Head And Neck Surgeons Of New Mexico
03.2012 - 09.2017
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assist in office procedures
- Process prior auth/referral
- Schedule patient appointments
- Call RX as prescribed by Provider
- Sterilize and package medical equipment
- Triage patient calls and direct as needed
- Assist with other providers when needed
- Place order for medical/office supplies
Lead Assistant/Medical Assistant
Lovelace/ABQ Health Partners Women's Health
01.2007 - 03.2013
- Assist Practice manager
- Provide assistance to Doctors, mid-levels and medical staff in front and back operations
- Scheduling meeting/lunches with outside vendors
- Maintaining timesheets for back office
- Room Patient for Doctor/Obtain Vital Signs
- Assist in office procedures
- Process prior auths/referrals
- Schedule patient appointments
- Assist nurse with patient needs
Medical Assistant
Presbyterian Medical Group OB/GYN
03.2002 - 12.2006
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assist in office procedures
- Process prior auth/referrals
- Schedule patient appointments
- Assist nurse with patient needs
Nurse Technician II/Unit Secretary
Presbyterian Hospital/GI Lab
06.1997 - 02.2002
- Assist Physician with surgical outpatient procedures
- Monitor patient vital signs
- Assist with patient pre and post op care
- Order weekly supplies
- Transport patients
- Disinfect/Wash scopes and medical instruments
Skills
- Medical Procedures Understanding
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Sterilize Instruments
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Medical Terminology
- Performing EKGs
- Phlebotomy
- Lab Specimens and Collections
- Team Management
- Assisting with Physical Exams
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Clerical Support
- OB/GYN Procedures
- Communicating with Patient Families
- Medications Familiarity
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Presbyterian Rust Cancer Center
02.2019 - Current
Medical Assistant
Presbyterian Medical Group, ENT
02.2018 - 02.2019
Medical Assistant
Presbyterian Medical Group, Pediatrics
09.2017 - 02.2018
Medical Assistant
Head And Neck Surgeons Of New Mexico
03.2012 - 09.2017
Lead Assistant/Medical Assistant
Lovelace/ABQ Health Partners Women's Health
01.2007 - 03.2013
Medical Assistant
Presbyterian Medical Group OB/GYN
03.2002 - 12.2006
Nurse Technician II/Unit Secretary
Presbyterian Hospital/GI Lab
06.1997 - 02.2002
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