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Lorena Ruiz

San Jose,CA

Summary

Organized and dependable Lead Medical Assistant with a proven track record at Stanford Children's Health, adept in HIPPA Compliance and Clinical Leader. With more that 10 years of experience as a Medical Assistant. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little to no supervision. Strong belief in the importance of team work and support in patient care.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Medical Assistant

Stanford Children's Health
01.2017 - Current

Prepare Medical Assistant schedules and coordinates time off request with oversight and direction from practice

manager.

  • Evaluate and direct patient flow in clinic to ensure efficiency.
  • Work with clinic leadership to ensure clinic requirement are followed.
  • Report to manager ongoing operational needs of clinic, training needs of employees.
  • Variety of routine administrative, and clinical technical supportive services to assist MD and staff.
  • Assist Manager in monitoring daily duties, projects and training new staff.
  • Ensured patient satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns, answering questions, and providing exceptional customer service.
  • Triaged incoming calls for provider to determine callers' needs for immediate appointments or scheduled visits.
  • Conduct inventory count by assessing current stare of inventory integrity against targe accuracy levels.

Medical Assistant

Alliance Occupational Medicine
01.2015 - 12.2017
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Perform Department of Transportation specimen collections for drug testing and breath alcohol test.
  • Perform Sheriff's pre-employment physicals.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.

Receptionist

Acclaim Dental Care
11.2012 - 05.2014
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Sorted, received, and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel.
  • Verified insurance and collected copays.
  • Supported office efficiency by performing clerical tasks such as data entry, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.

Education

Certificate - Medical Assistant

Bay Area Medical Academy
San Francisco, CA
06.2016

High School Diploma -

Andrew Hill High School
San Jose, CA
06.2006

Skills

  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Clinical Leadership
  • Insurance Verification and Billing
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Staff Oversight
  • EMR / EHR
  • CPR
  • Inventory Management
  • Immunization Administration
  • Patient Flow Management
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Epic Super User
  • Seasonal Flu Deputy

Accomplishments

    Won Above and Beyond Employee of the year award

Timeline

Lead Medical Assistant

Stanford Children's Health
01.2017 - Current

Medical Assistant

Alliance Occupational Medicine
01.2015 - 12.2017

Receptionist

Acclaim Dental Care
11.2012 - 05.2014

Certificate - Medical Assistant

Bay Area Medical Academy

High School Diploma -

Andrew Hill High School
Lorena Ruiz