Kristen Lopez
El Paso,TX
Summary
Certified Medical Assistant with a strong background in patient-centered care across various settings. Expertise in supervising teams, enhancing patient flow, and maintaining high standards of clinical operations. Committed to supporting efficient workflows and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Medical Assistant
Carbon Health Urgent Care
Browns Mills, NJ
11.2022 - 06.2026
- Train and onboard new medical assistants in clinical procedures, EKGs, injections, vital signs, and patient care protocols.
- Supervised and supported a team of medical assistants, enhancing daily clinic operations.
- Assist providers during examinations and minor surgical procedures while maintaining sterile technique.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, maximizing appointment availability and improving patient flow.
- Conduct patient intake, obtain medical histories, and perform pre-visit screenings.
- Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection for laboratory testing.
- Educate patients regarding medications, wound care, and post-treatment instructions.
- Implement and maintain infection control procedures and safety standards.
- Maintained inventory of medical supplies and equipment, ensuring uninterrupted patient care.
- Certified DOT Physical, Urine, and BAT Collector.
Medical Assistant / Medical Scribe
Wellstone Health Partners (ENT)
Harker Heights, TX
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Documented patient encounters and physician notes accurately within EMR systems.
- Obtained and recorded vital signs to support accurate patient assessments.
- Verified patient demographics, medical histories, medications, and chief complaints.
- Assisted physicians with procedures and injections.
- Escorted patients to examination rooms and prepared them for provider evaluations.
- Maintained exam rooms and equipment to uphold sterilization standards and ensure patient safety.
- Oversaw inventory management to ensure adequate stock levels in patient care areas. and stocked patient care areas.
- Supported clinic opening by preparing examination rooms and organizing patient materials. and closing procedures.
Lead Medical Assistant
Integrated Pain Associates
Temple, TX
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Assisted physicians with procedures, injections, and patient treatments to enhance patient care.
- Performed patient intake, vital signs assessment, and medical history documentation.
- Ensured compliance with medical office procedures and patient care standards to maintain high-quality service.
- Entered patient information and clinical documentation into EMR systems.
- Collected and processed urine specimens for laboratory testing, ensuring accurate diagnostics.
- Conducted pill counts and medication disposal according to physician instructions.
- Assisted with diagnostic and procedural coding.
- Maintained clinical inventory and ordered supplies.
- Supported a collaborative team environment through effective communication and patient advocacy.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Cyber Tex Institute
Killeen, TX01-2020
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital Signs Assessment
- Phlebotomy & Venipuncture
- Injections
- ECGs
- Wound Care
- Urinalysis
- Infection Control
- Patient histories
- Triage
- Medication distribution
- Medical Knowledge
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Pharmacology
- Software & EMR Systems
- Clinical Auditing
- Inventory Control
- Workflow optimization
- Leadership
- Team Supervision
- Staff Training & Development
- Administrative Skills
- Inventory Control
Certification
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) 2019 2028, First Aid Certification 2024 2027, DOT Certified Drug Screening Trainer 2025-2030, Breath Alcohol Technician 2022-2027
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of supervisory and patient care experience
- Typing speed: 60 WPM
- Strong customer service and patient relations skills
- Experienced in fast-paced urgent care, specialty care, and pain management settings
Timeline
Lead Medical Assistant
Carbon Health Urgent Care
11.2022 - 06.2026
Medical Assistant / Medical Scribe
Wellstone Health Partners (ENT)
12.2021 - 08.2022
Lead Medical Assistant
Integrated Pain Associates
08.2020 - 12.2021
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Cyber Tex Institute