Maglena Somonte
Medical Assistant
Vero Beach,FL
Overview
4
4
year of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Medical Assistant
TCCH
Vero Beach, FL
03.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
- Performed or scheduled preventive maintenance on equipment to promote longevity of use, troubleshooting technical issues and coordinating repairs.
- Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
HIGHER INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
Camaguey, Cuba 09.1997 - 09.2003
Master of Science - Family Medicine Specialist
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Las Tunas, Cuba 09.2006 - 09.2009
Timeline
Medical Assistant
TCCH
03.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Family Medicine Specialist
Faculty of Medical Sciences
09.2006 - 09.2009
M.D. - Medicine
HIGHER INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
09.1997 - 09.2003