LUZ PEREZ
Summary
Experienced Medical Assistant with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality. Seeking and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Mercy Clinic, General Trauma & Vascular Surgery
1235 E Cherokee St, Springfield, MO 65804
12.2020 - Current
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Scheduled surgeries by making arrangements with surgical centers and prepared charts and consent forms.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Medical Office Assistant
Olitsa Roth, M.D.P.C Pediatrics In Boro Park
Brooklyn, NY
02.2009 - 09.2020
- Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow.
- Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
- Received, recorded and filed medical payments by check, cash, and credit card.
- Restocked each medical room with adequate supply of medications and supplies in preparation for patients.
- Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared for lab submissions
- Took and recorded patients vitals: BP, Temp, Pulse
Medical Office Assistant
KB FAMILY DENTAL
Brooklyn, NY
11.2008 - 01.2009
- Obtained pre-authorization from insurance companies ahead of medical services.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Assessed calls and inquiries to prioritize services based on medical emergencies.
- Facilitated patient flow by notifying provider of patients' arrival, being aware of delays and communicating with patients and clinical staff.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
Education
Certificate - Medical Office Assistant
FRANKLIN CAREER INSTITUTE
Brooklyn, NY02.2009
GED -
Opportunities For A Better Tomorrow
Brooklyn, NY09.2001
Skills
- Wound Care and Irrigation
- Proper Sterilization Techniques
- Simple Dressings
- Assisting with Physical Exams
- Using Centrifuges
- Medical Procedures Understanding
- Specimen Collection
- Stocking Supplies
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Patient Assessments
- Injury Treatment
- Electrocardiography
- Phlebotomy
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Mercy Clinic, General Trauma & Vascular Surgery
12.2020 - Current
Medical Office Assistant
Olitsa Roth, M.D.P.C Pediatrics In Boro Park
02.2009 - 09.2020
Medical Office Assistant
KB FAMILY DENTAL
11.2008 - 01.2009
Certificate - Medical Office Assistant
FRANKLIN CAREER INSTITUTE
GED -
Opportunities For A Better Tomorrow