Lorena Ramirez
Houston,Texas
Summary
To obtain a medical assistant position where I can utilize my skills and experiences in the medical field. Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
UT Physicians
Houston, TX
08/07/23 - 05.2024
- 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.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- 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.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- 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.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Memorial Central Staffing
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Setting up rooms for future procedures including IUD insertion/removal, Nexplanon insertion/removal, Colposcopy, Cryosurgery, Endometrial Biopsy, Vulva Biopsy, Removal of Polyp, Removal of Bartholin’s Gland Cyst, IUI, etc
- Completed FMLAs, preauthorization for medications, and order forms for contraceptive devices
- Scheduling deliveries at various hospitals including C-section, Inductions, and Vaginal Deliveries
- Ordering a variety of imaging including Mammograms, HSG, MRI, CT scans, and X-rays
- Performing inventory of medical supplies and stocking rooms
- Relaying lab results to patients and performing medication refills
- Reinforced patient teaching as determined by the physician.
Medical assiStant
Plaza obgyn: dr. Isam balat
05.2017 - 02.2022
- Served in a high patient volume Obstetrical and Gynecological office
- Assisted 3 MDs to ensure optimal patient care and daily responsibilities included: Documenting patient’s visits for up to 45 patients a day
- Ordering blood work and lab requisitions for up to 45 patients a day
- Setting up rooms for future procedures including IUD insertion/removal, Nexplanon insertion/removal, Colposcopy, Cryosurgery, Endometrial Biopsy, Vulva Biopsy, Removal of Polyp, Removal of Bartholin’s Gland Cyst, IUI, etc
- Completed FMLAs, preauthorization for medications, and order forms for contraceptive devices
- Scheduling deliveries at various hospitals including C-section, Inductions, and Vaginal Deliveries
- Ordering a variety of imaging including Mammograms, HSG, MRI, CT scans, and X-rays
- Performing inventory of medical supplies and stocking rooms
- Relaying lab results to patients and performing medication refills
- Reinforced patient teaching as determined by the physician.
Medical assiStant
Premier health care for women: Dr. jaime middleton
12.2015 - 12.2016
- Performed on a fast paced, specialized Obstetrical and Gynecological healthcare team
- Ensured smooth patient flow throughout each workday by: Interviewing patients to update vitals, medical and surgical history, weight, height, current medications, and allergies
- Educated patients on birth control methods, gestational diabetes management, OB medications, etc
- Administrated injections
- Communicated with a variety of laboratories for bloodwork and specimen results as well as correcting errors
- Ordered NIPT testing, BRCA testing, and contraceptive devices for patients.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
HOSPITAL corporation of america (HCA): Dr. Constnace Faro
10.2010 - 12.2015
- Contributed to a specialized Obstetrical and Gynecological division under a large and developing corporation by: Familiarizing myself with a variety of hospital environments
- Preparing exam rooms for physicians which included: cleaning rooms after a visit, setting up rooms for procedures, removing biohazard bags, disinfecting instruments immediately after use
- Anticipating the needs of each physician
- Securing pregnant patients to NST
- Completing preauthorization for medication, contraceptive devices, and FMLA paperwork
- Collecting and send specimens to the appropriate labs
- Performing injections, urine dip sticks, HCG, and reported results to the appropriate personnel.
Medical Assistant
houston perinatal associates
03.1999 - 12.2004
- Served to assist a specialized Obstetrical and Gynecological team that provided treatment to patients with maternal-fetal complications
- Participation included: Familiarizing myself with maternal-fetal complications including Gestational diabetes, incompetent cervix, pre-term labor, pregnancy induced hypertension, heart disease, kidney disease, etc
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical and surgical history, vitals, current medications, and allergies
- Reinforcing patient teachings as determined by the physician
- Assisting and chaperoning physician, as needed, during physical exams and minor procedure
- Scheduling out-of-office procedures and imaging depending on patient’s complications and needs
- Administrated injections.
Medical assistant
Loving and Denson family practice
03.1993 - 01.1999
- Assisted in a family practice, for 2 MDs, to ensure smooth daily functioning of the office
- Key responsibilities included: Obtaining patient vitals and past medical and surgical information
- Performing basic physical assessments of newborns and infants
- Assisting with simple, in office, procedures including cast removals, suture removals, cryosurgeries, circumcisions for newborns, EKGs, X-rays, injections, glucose testing, urinalysis, and pregnancy tests
- Routinely retracted throat cultures, blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens, and prepped them for lab submissions
- Effectively performed general office duties including answering multiple telephone lines, filing patient charts, obtaining pharmacy and insurance information, and scheduling appointments for various procedures.
Education
Associates in Nursing -
Lone star college
01.2028
Skills
- Bilingual
- EMR
- Vital signs
- Injections
- Bone density machine
- FMLA knowledge
- HIPPA/osha knowledge
- Triaging
- Sterilization
- Patient education
- ICD10 coding
- Patient Flow Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Terminology
- Procedure Assistance
- Patient-focused care
- Patient Scheduling
- Indirect Patient Care
- CPR
- Wound care and irrigation
- Stocking supplies
- Patient-handling equipment
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Inventory and supply management
- OB/GYN procedures
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Compassionate
- Advanced anatomy knowledge
References
Reference upon request.
Timeline
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Memorial Central Staffing
08.2022 - 05.2023
Medical assiStant
Plaza obgyn: dr. Isam balat
05.2017 - 02.2022
Medical assiStant
Premier health care for women: Dr. jaime middleton
12.2015 - 12.2016
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
HOSPITAL corporation of america (HCA): Dr. Constnace Faro
10.2010 - 12.2015
Medical Assistant
houston perinatal associates
03.1999 - 12.2004
Medical assistant
Loving and Denson family practice
03.1993 - 01.1999
Medical Assistant
UT Physicians
08/07/23 - 05.2024
Associates in Nursing -
Lone star college