Luis Ramirez
San Antonio
Summary
Compassionate Medical Assistant with background in providing support to physicians, handling patient care tasks, and managing administrative duties. Skilled in recording vital signs, preparing patients for examination, and maintaining medical records with confidentiality and accuracy. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathy. Contributed to streamlining clinical processes resulting in more efficient patient flow and enhanced care delivery.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Alamo Urology and associates
San Antonio
09.2024 - Current
- Identified symptoms, gathered medical history, and documented patient information accurately.
- Communicated triage information to primary care team to discuss disposition.
- Reviewed medical chart and requested appointments, prescriptions and consultations for urgent needs.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Adhered to infection control protocols while performing duties such as taking blood samples or administering injections.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
Medical Assistant
SAGA OF SAN ANTONIO
San Antonio
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Maintained records of repairs, calibrations, and tests performed on equipment.
- Tested and calibrated instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability of data.
- Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and sample analyses to monitor diseases.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Dialysis Technician
U.S. RENAL
San Antonio
09.2016 - 07.2022
- Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Participated in performance improvement activities as required by facility policy.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Conducted pre- and post-treatment assessments of patients, including vital sign monitoring.
- Cleaned medical equipment or facilities.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Monitored patient reactions and machine operation during dialysis treatment.
- Performed patient assessments prior to dialysis treatments, including vital signs and weight checks.
Medical Assistant
Dr. Ericson Urgent care
San Antonio
06.2017 - 11.2019
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature.
- Assisted with the admission process by obtaining a complete history from new patients.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention and treatment plans as directed by the physician or nurse.
- Collected and documented patients' medical history, identity and proof of address.
- Disposed of potentially hazardous biological material and contaminated supplies.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided appropriate interventions.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and hematocrit levels, under the supervision of a registered nurse or doctor.
- Prepared equipment and assisted physicians with various procedures.
- Sterilized needles and equipment following required techniques and precautions.
- Administered prescribed medications to patients in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Tracked patients during tests and surgeries with assistance of EEG, EP instruments and video recording equipment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Pre-nursing
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX01-2023
Bachelor of Science - Practical Nursing
Gallen
San Antonio, TX01-2010
High School Diploma -
John Jay High School
San Antonio, TX05-1994
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Practice
St. Philip's College
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Patient triage
- Appointment setting
- Medical supply inventory
- Medical procedures
- EKG administration
- Clinical applications
- Specimens collection and processing
- Stocking supplies
- Prioritizing stat orders
- Medical terminologies
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Procedure assistance
- Patient management
- Equipment sterilization
- Medical office management
- Clinical and administrative support
- CPR
Affiliations
- I also participate as a mentor for high school students that want to pursuit a career as a medical assistant, and clinical procedures.
Certification
- license as a dialysis technician for six years/medical assistant for over nineteen years.
- certified phlebotomist.
- certified CNA
- certified BLS
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Alamo Urology and associates
09.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
SAGA OF SAN ANTONIO
08.2022 - 08.2024
Medical Assistant
Dr. Ericson Urgent care
06.2017 - 11.2019
Dialysis Technician
U.S. RENAL
09.2016 - 07.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Pre-nursing
San Antonio College
Bachelor of Science - Practical Nursing
Gallen
High School Diploma -
John Jay High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Practice
St. Philip's College
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