LINDA ECHEVERRIA
El Paso,Tx
Summary
Compassionate Medical Assistant with background in providing support to physicians, handling patient care tasks, and managing administrative duties. Skilled in recording vital signs, preparing patients for examination, and maintaining medical records with confidentiality and accuracy. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathy. Contributed to streamlining clinical processes resulting in more efficient patient flow and enhanced care delivery.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Providence Medical Partners
El Paso
12.2024 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Medical Assistant
Las Palmas Del Sol Internal Medicine
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Vitals, ECG, vaccines, patient call backs, various administrative duties,inventory, stocking
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
Medical Assistant
Southwest Urgent Care Center
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Registering patients, answering phones, booking appointments, insurance verifications, vitals, patient interview, administering injections, blood draws, on site testing, splinting, IV hydrations, assisting various procedures (sutures, staples, I & D, foreign body removals, ingrown removals)
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Medical Assistant
University Medical Center in El Paso
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Administering vaccines, registering patients, Entering patient information into Immtrack
Certified Nursing Assistant
Allegiance Home Health Care
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Turned and positioned bed bound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Adapted environments to meet changing physical and mental conditions.
- Properly cared for patient in home and achieve the best care that could be provided.
- File paperwork and was tasked to keep daily input for each patient.
Education
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT - Medical Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
El Paso, TX06.2020
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - Certified Nurse Assistant
CULTURAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
El Paso, TX05.2016
Skills
- Insurance verifications
- Laboratory sample collection
- Inventory management
- Effective communication
- Appointment scheduling
- Clia waved testing
- Vital signs measurement
- Electronic health records
- Injections administration
- Patient history collection
- Vital signs documentation
- Customer service
- Ear irrigation
- Self motivation
Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (NHA)
- CPR (American Heart Association)
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NHA)
References
- Daniella Licera, 228-238-1908 MA Lead
- Sunny Saldivar, 915-494-4942 Administrative Supervisor
- Cody Hawkes, 915-503-6575 Physician
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Affiliations
Graduated Pima Medical Institute with Honors, with a GPA of 3.8
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Providence Medical Partners
12.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Las Palmas Del Sol Internal Medicine
04.2023 - 09.2024
Medical Assistant
Southwest Urgent Care Center
01.2022 - 12.2022
Medical Assistant
University Medical Center in El Paso
01.2021 - 10.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Allegiance Home Health Care
01.2012 - 01.2019
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT - Medical Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - Certified Nurse Assistant
CULTURAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
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