Luz Portillo
Columbia,MD
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Klebanow and Associates
Columbia, MD
08.2023 - Current
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
Medical Assistant
Pediatric Associates
Pembroke Pines, FL
10.2016 - 05.2023
- 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.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
Medical Assistant
Carlos A Corrales MD,LLC
MARGATE, FL
01.2013 - 09.2016
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
Education
Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assistant
American Institute - Lauderdale Lakes
Pompano Beach, FL11-2012
High School Diploma -
Coconut Creek High School
Coconut Creek, FL06-2010
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Patient Scheduling
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Terminology
- Procedure Assistance
- Preparing specimens and samples
- Electronic Medical Records
- Stocking supplies
- CPR
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Sterile technique
- Customer Service
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Fluent in Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Klebanow and Associates
08.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Pediatric Associates
10.2016 - 05.2023
Medical Assistant
Carlos A Corrales MD,LLC
01.2013 - 09.2016
Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assistant
American Institute - Lauderdale Lakes
High School Diploma -
Coconut Creek High School
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