Margarita Torres
McKinney,TX
Summary
Experienced, bilingual Medical Assistant competent in both clinical and administrative settings. Handles patients' needs with a friendly and knowledgeable approach while efficiently meeting the demands of a fast paced environment and maintaining compliance with important standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Medical Assistant
Healthcare Associates Of Texas
12.2005 - Current
- Direct patients to exam rooms, field questions, and prepare for physician examinations.
- Document vital signs and health history for patients in clinic.
- Triaging patients and scheduling appointments.
- Translating for Spanish speaking only patients.
- Perform diagnostic testing: EKG, Spirometry, and Retinal Eye Exam
- Sanitize, restock, and organize exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Train newly hired medical assistants on procedures, work flow and important tasks.
- Perform medical records management, including data entry, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collecting and processing blood specimens.
- Collecting and performing lab tests- UA, HCG, Microalbumin, Rapid Influenza A and B, Rapid Strep, SARS, Hemocue
- Prepare and administer injections.
- Administering nebulizer treatments.
- Assist with procedures: cryotherapy, skin biopsy, skin tag removal, toenail removal, placement and removal of sutures
- Performing sterilization on instruments.
- Implement, monitor, and document quality control compliance.
- Perform and record rapid test controls.
- Maintenance and calibration on lab equipment.
Education
Completed Course - Medical Assistant
PCI Health Training Center - Richardson
Richardson, TX2005
High School Diploma -
Mckinney High School
Mckinney, TX2004
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Reliable Team Player
- Well Organized
- Multitasker
- Effective Communicator
- Punctual
- Phlebotomy
- EMR- eClinical Works
Certification
CPR
Timeline
Lead Medical Assistant
Healthcare Associates Of Texas
12.2005 - Current
Completed Course - Medical Assistant
PCI Health Training Center - Richardson
High School Diploma -
Mckinney High School
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