Kimberly Hernandez
Central Falls,RI
Summary
Versatile and compassionate Medical Assistant with 4 years experience a proven track record at Brown Health University, adept in patient scheduling and direct patient care. Demonstrated ability to streamline patient flow and enhance communication with patient families, ensuring efficient and empathetic service. Fluent in Spanish language, enhancing patient relations and care standards.
Professional in healthcare with solid experience in clinical and administrative duties. Skilled in patient care, medical procedures, and electronic health records. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and delivering high-quality results. Reliable in fast-paced environments and adept at supporting medical staff and patients effectively.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Brown Health University
11.2022 - 10.2024
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Contributed to positive health outcomes by educating patients on preventative measures, treatment plans, and follow-up care instructions.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Medical Assistant
Brown Surgical Associates
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Lincoln Tech Institute
Lincoln, RI08.2021
High School Diploma -
Mount Pleasant High School
Providence, RI06.2017
Skills
- Patient Scheduling
- Medical Terminology
- Data Entry
- Patient Flow Management
- Procedure Assistance
- Proper Sterilization Techniques
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Preparing Specimens and Samples
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Adaptable
- Patient Management
- Communicating With Patient Families
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassionate
- Clinical documentation
- Procedure assistance
- Professionalism and ethics
- Medical office administration
- Fluent in languages
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Brown Health University
11.2022 - 10.2024
Medical Assistant
Brown Surgical Associates
11.2021 - 08.2022
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Lincoln Tech Institute
High School Diploma -
Mount Pleasant High School
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