Medical Assistant
Alvarez Julian F MD
Los Fresnos, Texas
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.