Luis Huerta
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience at Baylor College of Medicine, excelling in patient care and case management. Proven ability to streamline processes and enhance service delivery, utilizing strong communication and clinical skills. Recognized for compassionate care and effective teamwork, ensuring optimal health outcomes for diverse patient populations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social
Torreon, Mexico
12.2023 - 03.2026
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Coordinated patient appointments and follow-up communications effectively.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured proper medical equipment availability.
- Administered medications and vaccinations as directed by physicians.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and preventive care measures.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
Medical Assistant
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
08.2016 - 10.2023
- Worked with the homeless community to improve overall health of the patients.
- Handled front office responsibilities, as well as rooming patients, collaborating with case managers, community health workers, and with the dental clinic to approve referral services.
- Streamlined administrative procedures at the facility within a Team Based Care Group, working with providers and other staff to maximize services provided to patients.
- Basic vital signs, STD testing, EKG, UA, etc.
- Healthcare for the Homeless Houston
Blood Donor Technician / Medical Assistant
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
01.2015 - 05.2016
- Proficient in different methods of blood draws (Whole blood, Trima Apheresis).
- Quickly responded to donor reactions such as fainting, nausea, seizures.
- Ensured proper production of components.
- Won Awesome Job Award 6 out of 12 months for overall number of donors processed.
Computer Technician
Computer Repairs
05.2012 - 01.2015
- Built custom PCs to order.
- Repaired PCs and laptops from a variety of problems.
- Worked with customers over the phone to provide troubleshooting support.
Phlebotomist II / Medical Assistant / Apheresis Technician I
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
Houston, TX
05.2011 - 11.2013
- Worked in fast-paced and varied environments at blood drives.
- Proficient with the Haemonetics Apheresis instrument.
- Screened donors and took vital signs.
- Used team effort to ensure smooth and efficient blood drives.
Education
Medical Assistant - Associate
Texas School of Business
Houston, TX01.2011
North Shore High School -
North Shore High School
Houston, TX01.2007
Skills
- EKG monitoring
- Clinical procedures
- Patient documentation
- Medical terminology
- Healthcare management
- Team collaboration
- Case management
- Referral coordination
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Direct patient care
- Inventory management
- Lab equipment operation
- HIPAA compliance
- Appointment reminders
- First aid
- Medical office administration
- Respiratory equipment utilization
- Sterile technique
- Insurance verification
- OB/GYN procedures
- Sterilization techniques
- Ear irrigation
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Reliable transportation
- Analytical decision-making skills
- Certified in basic life support (BLS)
- Lab equipment setup
- Electronic medical records
- Medical billing and coding
- Diagnostic image processing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency procedures
- Compassionate caregiver
- Equipment sterilization
- Infection control procedures
- Health screening coordination
- Inventory and supply management
Certification
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), 07/01/18, National Healthcareer Association
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), 12/01/16 to 01/01/20, American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Driver's License
• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification
• CPR Certification
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), 12/01/16 to 01/01/20, American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Driver's License
• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification
• CPR Certification
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Languages
Spanish
Authorized To Work
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Groups
Team Based Care Group (Weitzmann Institute), 2016, This team works on improving efficiency clinic-wide in order to increase the patients being seen. This team includes physicians, providers, behavioral health specialists, social workers, and medical assistants.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social
12.2023 - 03.2026
Medical Assistant
Baylor College of Medicine
08.2016 - 10.2023
Blood Donor Technician / Medical Assistant
MD Anderson Cancer Center
01.2015 - 05.2016
Computer Technician
Computer Repairs
05.2012 - 01.2015
Phlebotomist II / Medical Assistant / Apheresis Technician I
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
05.2011 - 11.2013
Medical Assistant - Associate
Texas School of Business
North Shore High School -
North Shore High School