Luz Parker
Crosby,TX
Summary
To apply my knowledge and skills as an LMRT/Medical Assistant in a challenging environment. I speak fluent spanish and english and easily adapt to change.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
LMRT/Medical Assistant
Advanced Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
10.2023 - Current
- Casting & Ortho glass splinting
- Blood Draw
- Staple & Suture removal
- Wound checks/ wound care
- Drawing medication
- Biohazard red bags waste collection
- Maintained high-quality images by performing routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting issues promptly.
- Entered codes for Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance providers using office EMR system
- Assisted patients with scheduling appointments, answering questions, and making necessary adjustments.
- Educated patients on pre-surgery requirements, such as fasting protocols or medication adjustments, resulting in fewer complications on the day of the procedure.
- Expertly managed planning, scheduling, and coordination of outpatient procedures.
- Assisted with medical coding and billing tasks.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
LMRT/Medical Assistant
UT Physicians Orthopedic
01.2018 - 10.2023
- Upper Extremity Positioning, Lower Extremity Positioning, Back Positioning, Radiation Safety, Medical Assistant/ Rooming patients, Patient Transport Techniques, Patient identification, Wound Checks/Wound Care, Casting & Ortho glass splinting, Applied braces, Staple & suture removal, Drawing medication, Took vitals, Blood Draw, Biohazard red bag waste collection, X-ray & Clinic logs update for inspection, Checked for expired supplies in crash cart, Epic EMR, COUPA software, Ordered as necessary to assure that an adequate level of supplies and equipment are present in the facility.
LMRT/Medical Assistant
Fondren Orthopedic
08.2014 - 01.2018
- Upper Extremity Positioning, Lower Extremity Positioning, Back Positioning, Radiation Safety, Medical Assistant/ Rooming patients, Patient Transport Techniques, Patient identification, Wound Checks/Wound Care, Casting & Ortho glass splinting, Staple & suture removal, Drawing medication, Took vitals, Applied braces, Biohazard red bag waste collection, X-ray & Clinic logs update for inspection, Checked for expired supplies in crash cart, MRI positioning, Disability forms, Centricity EMR, Allscripts EMR, Ordered as necessary to assure that an adequate level of supplies and equipment are present in the facility.
LMRT/Lab Specialist/Clinic Lead
Next Care Urgent Care
11.2011 - 08.2014
- Chest Positioning, Upper Extremity Positioning, Lower Extremity Positioning, X-ray Film processing, Radiation Safety, Patient Transport Techniques, Patient identification, Blood Draws, Wound Checks/ Wound Care, Handled Workers Comp Referrals regarding PT and Ortho., Drug Screens/ DOT Physicals, Ortho glass splinting, Administered Injections, took vitals, Assisted Doctors with procedures, which included lacerations, incisions, and ear lavages, Made sure all binders were organized for COLA inspection, and prepared lab, Prepared schedule for staff, Orders as necessary to assure that an adequate level of supplies and equipment are present in the facility., Facilitates site clinical interviews with candidates to verify skill sets and culture match., Provides feedback to Director of Laboratory Services on the performance of back office staff's., Completes laboratory training checklists, proficiency checklists, laboratory six month initial and annual reviews for CLIA and COLA compliance., Writes Laboratory Corrective Actions as necessary., Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Medical Assistant
Planned Parenthood
04.2011 - 11.2011
- Triaged patients, took vitals and chief complaint from patients, Collected Urine Specimens, blood draws, administered medication, Assisted Well Woman Exams with Doctors, Autoclaved instruments, Dispensed medications to patients with Doctors orders, Collected copays and checked in patients efficiently, Assisted with IUD insertion, prepped room for the Doctor for different procedures, Verified insurance in-network and out of network benefits, Scheduled appointments
LMRT/Medical Assistant
Next Care Urgent Care
11.2007 - 02.2011
- Limited Scope X-rays, Chest Positioning, Upper Extremity Positioning, Lower Extremity Positioning, X-ray Film Processing, Radiation Safety, Patient Transport Techniques, Patient identification, Wound Checks, assisted Doctors with procedures, which included lacerations, incisions, and ear lavages., Administered Injections, took vitals., Ortho glass splinting, Drug Screens/Dot physicals/School Physicals/General Physicals, Well Woman Exams/ STD testing, Triaged patients, obtained medical history, vitals, and chief complaint, Obtained and reviewed patients medical records, including lab and x-ray reports, Assisted Physicians with physical exams, Prepared and cleaned exam rooms prior and after patient exam, Called in patient medications to the pharmacy as prescribed by the physician, Answered phone calls and provided information to the doctors when needed, Assisted other Medical Assistants and/or providers as necessary to allow even work flow, Scanned all reports and progress notes into EMR system, Assisted in training new employees, Utilized scale, stethoscope, otoscope, thermometer, spirometer, EKG, SVN, and lab equipment, Ordered and maintained office supplies, Registered patients and collected proper Identification and insurance information to assure proper reimbursement, Discharged patients and handed proper paperwork including prescriptions, Prepared daily deposit and made deposits to the bank
Education
Graduate -
Reagan High School
Associates of Occupational Studies -
College America
Skills
- Explaining treatment, procedures, and medications, diets , and physicians instructions to patients
- EKG
- Labs
- Medical supply inventory
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Compassionate
- Adaptable
- Charting
- Skilled in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and EMR
- CPR Certification
- Scheduling surgeries
- Phlebotomy
- Customer service
- Reliable team player
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Electronic Medical Records
- Sterile technique
- Casting & Ortho glass splinting
- Fluent in English & Spanish
- Equipment Sterilization
- Staple & Suture removal
- Wound checks/ wound care
- Drawing medication
- Immunization Administration
References
References available upon requests
Timeline
LMRT/Medical Assistant
Advanced Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
10.2023 - Current
LMRT/Medical Assistant
UT Physicians Orthopedic
01.2018 - 10.2023
LMRT/Medical Assistant
Fondren Orthopedic
08.2014 - 01.2018
LMRT/Lab Specialist/Clinic Lead
Next Care Urgent Care
11.2011 - 08.2014
Medical Assistant
Planned Parenthood
04.2011 - 11.2011
LMRT/Medical Assistant
Next Care Urgent Care
11.2007 - 02.2011
Graduate -
Reagan High School
Associates of Occupational Studies -
College America
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