Litzy Gabriela Gamboa

Medical Assistant

Medical assistant

San Antonio, Texas

09.2024 - 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.
Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Documented notes during patient visits.
Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.