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LORRAINA MEDRANO

Chicago,Illinois

Summary

Dedicated and empathetic bilingual Medical Assistant with a strong knowledge base and experience in direct patient care and medical office management. Over 6+ years of handling intensive clinical environments, committed to providing the highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedication extends to ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to practice standards. Cultivating trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills to create a positive and comfortable healthcare experience.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Advocate Aurora Health Care
Chicago, IL
04.2023 - Current

Optimized efficiency in telephonic communication processes.

Delivered exceptional customer support in a fast-paced call center environment.

Managed and resolved customer inquiries through efficient call handling.

Monitored inbound calls to ensure quality and resolution compliance.

Maximized efficiency through enhanced customer service workflows in a call center.

Coordinated scheduling for appointments.

Medical Assistant

Elite Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
Berwyn, IL, US
08.2021 - 04.2023
  • Was in charge of general office duties, which included keeping track of medical records
  • Gathered information about the client's medical history, including medications, symptoms, and allergies
  • Assisted physicians with patient follow-up
  • Improved patient outcomes by educating them about procedures, medications, and other doctor's instructions
  • Scheduled surgeries with the surgical center, confirmed appointments with patients, and completed admission and consent forms

COVID-19 Screener

Sameday Health
Chicago, IL, US
03.2019 - 06.2021
  • Checked the quality of the specimens by centrifuging them before delivering them to the logistics courier
  • Labeled vacutainer tubes correctly with the patient's name, date, and time of collection

Medical Assistant

Insight Medical Genetics
Orland Park, IL, US
04.2017 - 05.2021
  • Scheduled new and existing patients' appointments
  • Did clerical work like word processing, data entry, phone answering, and filing
  • Completed all of the required laboratory tests
  • Venipuncture and other CT procedures were performed by me
  • Gathered tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays
  • Used vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles to collect blood samples
  • Labeled vacutainer tubes correctly with the patient's name, date, and time of collection

Medical Assistant

St Anthony Hospital
Chicago, IL, US
04.2014 - 05.2016
  • Provided age-appropriate patient care before, during, and after exams
  • Called, faxed, or emailed prescriptions to the pharmacy
  • Updated the inventory, expiration, and vaccine logs in order to keep the tracking documentation up to date
  • Gathered histories, vitals, and current complaints through patient interviews
  • Exam rooms and medical equipment were sanitized, restocked, and organized by me
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, answered questions, and helped doctors prepare for exams
  • Made appointments for clients and accompanied them to them

Medical Assistant Extern

Dr. Peter E. Eupierre, MD
Melrose Park, IL, US
11.2013 - 02.2014
  • Identified barriers to student self-sufficiency and developed appropriate IEPs
  • Helped patients prepare for X-rays, EKGs, suture removal, and dressing changes
  • Worked with medical and administrative staff to keep the environment patient-centered, engaging, and compassionate
  • Gathered histories, vitals, and current complaints through patient interviews
  • Prepared lab specimens of blood, urine, stool, and sputum for diagnostic evaluation
  • Did clerical work like word processing, data entry, phone answering, and filing

Education

Some college -

Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL

Diploma - Medical Assisting

Everest College
Melrose Park, IL
01.2014

High School -

El Cuarto Ano High School
Chicago, IL
01.2011

Skills

  • Urology
  • Outpatient clinic
  • First aid
  • Cardiology
  • Pulmonary function tests (PFTs)
  • Patient case management
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Eligibility Determination
  • Analytical decision-making skills
  • OB/GYN procedures
  • Restocking lab supplies
  • Diagnostic procedures
  • Wound care specialist
  • Medical records management
  • Direct patient care
  • Point of care testing
  • OSHA guidelines
  • Electrocardiography (EKG)
  • Stocking supplies
  • Venipuncture and phlebotomy
  • Pediatrics
  • Pipetting
  • High-risk trauma situations
  • Urinalysis
  • Payment collection
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Rheumatology
  • Patient scheduling
  • Orthopedic splints
  • Wound care and irrigation
  • HMO, indemnity, and commercial insurance
  • Electronic health records
  • Data entry
  • Vital signs
  • EMR / EHR

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Advocate Aurora Health Care
04.2023 - Current

Medical Assistant

Elite Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
08.2021 - 04.2023

COVID-19 Screener

Sameday Health
03.2019 - 06.2021

Medical Assistant

Insight Medical Genetics
04.2017 - 05.2021

Medical Assistant

St Anthony Hospital
04.2014 - 05.2016

Medical Assistant Extern

Dr. Peter E. Eupierre, MD
11.2013 - 02.2014

Some college -

Malcolm X College

Diploma - Medical Assisting

Everest College

High School -

El Cuarto Ano High School
LORRAINA MEDRANO