LaTricia Garza
Manor,TX
Summary
Dedicated professional Certified Medical Assistant skilled with technical, clerical, and clinical support. I have 21 years of medical experience, 11 of which has been in pain management. I am currently seeking a position where I can continue to utilize my skills and become an overall asset to the company.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons
03.2019 - Current
- Assisted in patient intake and medical history documentation
- Coordinated patient scheduling and annual follow-up appointments
- Obtained vital signs
- Sterilized procedure instruments
- Restocked rooms
UDT Compliance Specialist
Advanced Pain Care
07.2017 - 03.2019
- Reviewed UDS reports from 2016 through present date
- Reported any aberrant behaviors
- Sent message to providers to append any office notes to reflect any update
- Checked office notes to ensure behaviors we well documented or rationale was given for any inconsistencies
Certified Medical Assistant
Central Texas Pain Center
10.2015 - 07.2017
- Roomed and discharged patients
- Initiated and discontinued IV's
- Pushed sedation under the direction of a physician
- Sterilized radiofrequency probes
- Initiated and completed prior authorization for medications and images
- Phoned in patient prescriptions to pharmacy
Certified Medical Assistant
Austin Regional Clinic
01.2013 - 10.2015
- Phone triage
- Prior authorizations for prescriptions and images
- Roomed and discharged patients
- Prepped and assisted MD/PA with in office procedures
- Maintain log copies of C2's
Education
Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant
National Association For Health Professional
Gardner, KSMedical Assistant Certification
Southern Careers Institute
TX05.2004
High School Diploma -
Gonzalo Garza Independence High School
Austin, TX06.2000
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical terminology
- Specimens collection and processing
- Patient scheduling
- Venipuncture
- EMR usage (Centricity, Sevocity, EPIC, and Athena
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Team player as well as a leader
Certification
BLS (CPR and AED) American Heart Association expires 3/2026
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons
03.2019 - Current
UDT Compliance Specialist
Advanced Pain Care
07.2017 - 03.2019
Certified Medical Assistant
Central Texas Pain Center
10.2015 - 07.2017
Certified Medical Assistant
Austin Regional Clinic
01.2013 - 10.2015
Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant
National Association For Health Professional
Medical Assistant Certification
Southern Careers Institute
High School Diploma -
Gonzalo Garza Independence High School