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Luz Rivas

Summary

Dynamic Medical Assistant with extensive experience at Dana Petrus, skilled in vital sign monitoring and insurance authorizations. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and meticulous documentation. Bilingual in Spanish, adept at managing medical records and facilitating referrals, ensuring seamless healthcare delivery and patient satisfaction.

Medical professional prepared for this role, bringing valuable experience in clinical and administrative functions. Known for reliable support in patient care and effective communication with healthcare teams. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability to meet changing priorities. Proficient in patient interaction, medical record management, and office support tasks.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Dana Petrus
12.2024 - Current

I currently work back office taking patients vitals, rooming patients and documenting. I also assist the provider with anything needed. I perform injections, electrocardiogram, send specimens out when needed.

I also work referral coordinator I submit referrals for patients through epic carelink, carelon, tricare insurances. I have experience with referrals for different insurances as well.

I also assist with front office, I check patients in take copays and patients payments. I verify patient information, verify eligibility.

Medical Assistant

Bipin Bhagat
10.2021 - 06.2023
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
  • Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
  • Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
  • Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
  • Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
  • Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
  • Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.

Education

Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assistant

San Joaquin Valley College
Hesperia, CA
06-2020

High School Diploma -

Apple Valley High School
Apple Valley, CA
06-2019

Skills

  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Medical terminology
  • EMR / EHR
  • Insurance authorizations
  • Payment collection
  • Fluent in spanish
  • Medical records management
  • Insurance verification
  • Specimens collection and processing
  • Immunization administration
  • Data entry

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Dana Petrus
12.2024 - Current

Medical Assistant

Bipin Bhagat
10.2021 - 06.2023

Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assistant

San Joaquin Valley College

High School Diploma -

Apple Valley High School
Luz Rivas