Makayla Barraza
Summary
Reliable candidate with 5 years of extensive experience providing excellent patient care. Skilled in patient intake, data entry, and clinical procedures. Possesses excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to providing quality healthcare services. Also proficient in Epic, Microsoft products, NextGen, Practice Fusion, and RingCentral.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Premier Primary Care
Queen Creek
11.2025 - Current
- Facilitated patient flow by managing appointment scheduling and ensuring timely follow-ups.
- Executed administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and answering patient inquiries efficiently.
- Prepared and maintained medical equipment for procedures, ensuring all tools were sterilized and operational.
- Coordinated lab tests and collected specimens as needed, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.
- Conducted routine wellness checks, documenting findings to support patient care plans.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation in electronic health records for seamless communication.
- Performed routine cleaning and sterilization of medical tools and examination rooms to uphold hygiene standards.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Assisted in the coordination of referrals to specialists to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Medical Assistant
FeelWell Primary Care
Chandler
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Documented medical data in patient charts, facilitating accurate records.
- Prepared examination rooms for incoming patients by stocking necessary materials and ensuring cleanliness of the room prior to patient arrival.
- Perform duties such as ear irrigation and Platelet-Rich Plasma treatments.
- Completed patient intake including taking vitals and verifying patient history.
- Supported physicians in examinations and procedures.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained patient records.
Medical Assistant
Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
Fort Collins
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Documented medical data in patient charts, facilitating accurate records.
- Prepared examination rooms for incoming patients by stocking necessary materials and ensuring cleanliness of the room prior to patient arrival.
- Cleaned treatment rooms and medical instruments, complying with infection control standards.
- Compiled patient histories by interviewing them regarding their medical history, family history, current medications or treatments they are undergoing.
- Supported physicians in examinations, procedures, and diagnostic tests.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained patient records.
- Organized charts before each patient visit in order to ensure that all relevant information is available during the exam.
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing administrative duties such as data entry, answering phones, ordering supplies, and managing patient records.
- Performed patient intake and assisted in patient care procedures.
- Assisted in medical record keeping and filing, including patient registration and scheduling appointments.
- Prioritized patient needs identified through phone, electronic, and walk-in communication to comply with established guidelines.
- Provided excellent customer service to patients by answering questions about medical procedures and insurance policies.
- Obtained patient medical histories for inclusion in records.
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures such as suturing wounds or removing foreign bodies from skin surfaces following aseptic technique principles.
- Educated patients about their conditions and treatments.
- Maintained inventory of sterile supplies used in exams or treatments throughout the office.
- Provided post-operative care instructions to patients after surgery or other medical procedures.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS
Loveland
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Provided excellent customer service to patients, physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals in a professional manner.
- Input patient and prescription information to produce product labels and assist in prescription filling process.
- Managed the daily operations of the pharmacy including receiving orders from wholesalers, stocking shelves and preparing medication for delivery or pickup.
- Maintained patient confidentiality when handling records and sensitive data.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing documents, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and handling customer inquiries.
- Ensured accuracy in data entry into pharmacy computer system while verifying all information prior to dispensing medication.
- Processed payments for prescription orders via cashiering responsibilities utilizing POS systems.
- Interpreted medical insurance coverage and communicated benefit information to customers.
Unit Secretary
Bon Secours
Richmond
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Answered patient call signals or bells to determine patient needs.
- Organized patient records and medical charts in an efficient manner to ensure accuracy of data.
- Assisted in managing patient flow for unit by performing bed coordination and discharge duties.
- Operated office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, and scanners efficiently to complete day-to-day tasks quickly.
- Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills while interacting with patients, families and staff members.
- Processed and managed patient records in folders for easy viewing and access by doctors and nurses.
- Performed various administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, filing paperwork and answering phones.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Toxicology Candidate
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO, US05.2025
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) -
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO, US05.2021
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- BLS
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical terminology
- Data entry
- Medical billing and coding
- Laboratory procedures
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Premier Primary Care
11.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
FeelWell Primary Care
08.2025 - 10.2025
Medical Assistant
Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
01.2024 - 06.2025
Pharmacy Technician
CVS
02.2021 - 09.2021
Unit Secretary
Bon Secours
05.2017 - 08.2018
Master of Science (M.S.) - Toxicology Candidate
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) -
Colorado State University