Bilingual Medical Assistant with extensive experience at Wellmed Medical Management, skilled in vital signs measurement and HIPAA compliance. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective appointment scheduling and collaboration. Committed to continuous learning and delivering exceptional service, ensuring a positive experience for patients and supporting healthcare teams.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Wellmed Medical Management
Austin
07.2019 - Current
Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, and consent forms.
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Handled general office duties to support administrative staff
Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Non-medical Transporter
Acadian Ambulance
Austin
05.2016 - 12.2018
Checked paperwork for accuracy and completeness before loading vehicles.
Adhered to applicable laws and regulations governing the transportation of hazardous materials.
Collaborated closely with nursing and medical staff to coordinate patient transports according to schedule and urgency.
Supported departmental goals by participating in quality improvement initiatives related to patient transport services.
Upheld hospital standards of professionalism, including wearing proper identification and uniform during all transports.
Secured patients using straps or other securement devices.
Inspected trucks prior to departure to ensure they were in good working order.
Checked vehicle for wear and tear after every shift and tapped off fuel and fluid levels.
Moved patients in and out of vehicles and lifted on and off beds.
Logged key information regarding each trip, including mileage, fuel and hours on road.
Ensured patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations during all transports.
Assisted patients with entering and exiting vehicles, and transferring from or to wheelchairs or stretchers.
Communicated regularly with dispatch regarding route changes or delays due to traffic or weather conditions.
Maintained schedules by delivering patients safely and on time to their destination
Adhered strictly to company guidelines regarding route selection and safe driving practices.
Navigated hospital corridors and elevators efficiently, minimizing transport times and avoiding delays.
Monitored road conditions and adjusted speed accordingly.
Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability, responding to unexpected changes in transport schedules or routes.
Operated various types of transport equipment, such as wheelchairs, stretchers, and patient lift systems, with proficiency.
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